Overview
The Vescor SS10 is a heavy-duty in-tank suction strainer engineered for industrial hydraulic applications. Rated for 10 GPM (38 L/min) flow, this unit features a 1″ NPT port connection and 100 mesh stainless steel screen. Built with rugged steel construction and epoxy-bonded joints, the SS10 delivers dependable particulate filtration across all ISO hydraulic fluid types and temperatures.
Key Features
- 100 stainless steel mesh (reusable and easy to clean)
- Epoxy-bonded joints for compatibility with all hydraulic fluids
- Rugged steel inner support structure with plated end caps
- Compact footprint: 110 sq. in. filter area (710 cm²)
- Optional 3 PSI by-pass available (order as SS10-RV3)
- Meets OEM requirements for pump inlet protection
Technical Specifications
- Flow Capacity: 10 GPM (38 L/min)
- Port Type: 1″ NPT
- Filter Element: 100 mesh stainless steel (reusable)
- Filter Area: 110 square inches (710 cm²)
- Body Material: Steel with epoxy-bonded construction
- End Caps: Plated steel for corrosion resistance
- By-Pass: None standard (optional 3 PSI available)
- Mesh Options: 100 mesh or 140 mesh available
- Compatibility: All ISO hydraulic fluid types
Typical Applications
- Hydraulic pump inlet protection on industrial systems
- Mobile equipment hydraulic circuits (loader, backhoe, crane)
- Agricultural machinery hydraulic systems
- Factory automation and production equipment
- Low-pressure circulation lines (suction-side filtration)
- OEM replacement strainers for equipment requiring 10 GPM capacity
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Hydraulic pumps rated 10 GPM at inlet conditions
- Industrial hydraulic circuits using ISO VG 32–68 fluids
- Standard hydraulic tank designs with 1″ NPT suction port
- Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pump systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- OEM strainers with identical 1″ NPT, 10 GPM, 100 mesh specifications
- Worn or damaged SS10 units from prior installations
- SS10RV3 (with optional 3 PSI by-pass feature)
Works With
- ISO hydraulic fluid (mineral-based and synthetic)
- Standard 1″ NPT male-threaded pump inlet ports
- Passive mechanical filtration (no electrical components)
- Manual mesh cleaning and element reuse


