Eaton / Internormen · 01.E / 01.N / Easy-Fit · return line

01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- is a Eaton / Internormen return-line hydraulic filter element, built with glass fiber fleece (vg) media, sized 110 × 160 mm OD × length, rated at 5 µm absolute. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 110 × 160 mm
Filtration rating 5 µm abs.
Media Glass fiber fleece (VG)
Collapse / burst 10 bar
Line type return
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Specs come from Eaton's product data hub via its site-search API. The µm retention rating follows ISO 16889 (absolute convention), while the model-code fineness grade is nominal — match both before substituting.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type return line
Media Glass fiber fleece (VG)
Filtration rating 5 µm
Rating basis absolute
Outside diameter OD 110 mm
Length 160 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Collapse / burst pressure 10 bar
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (Buna-N)
Manufacturer part no. 314485
Source catalog Eaton: Eaton product data hub via site search API (eaton.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: Eaton — Eaton product data hub via site search API (eaton.com) — accessed 2026-09-29.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter110 mm (4.331 in)
Overall length160 mm (6.299 in)

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 0160 RN 003 BN4HCHYDACpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0160RN003BN4HC (Hydac) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 0160RN003ON
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AftermarketpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0160RN003ON (Hydac) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 0160RN003ONHC
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AftermarketpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0160RN003ONHC (Hydac) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 10160H3SL
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AftermarketpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 1.0160H3SL (Hengst) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 77924137
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UFIpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 77924137 (Filtration Group) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PI21016RNSMX3
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AftermarketpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists PI21016RNSMX3 (Mahle) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ R928005889
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AftermarketpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists R928005889 (Bosch) as an interchange for 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.

Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- model number is decoded

  • 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.-Eaton 01.NR filter element model code (Eaton 01.NR Return-Line Filter Element).
  • 314485Eaton catalog number (order code) for the same element.
  • 3 VGFilter fineness grade: nominal rating and media letter.
  • 5 µmISO 16889 multipass retention rating as published by Eaton.
  • Glass fiber fleece (VG)Filter media execution.
  • 10 barDelta-P resistance class — maximum differential pressure (collapse) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.
  • 110 mmOuter diameter.
  • 160 mmElement height.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Tank-mounted return-line hydraulic filters
  • Hydraulic power units and lubrication systems
  • Construction and agricultural machinery
  • Machine tool and industrial hydraulic systems

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
  • This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
  • “10 µm nominal” and “12 µm at β1000” can describe the very same media — one is reported at β≥200, the other at β≥1000 per ISO 16889. Compare ratings at the same Beta test point, not just the printed micron number.
  • Nitrile (NBR) seals are standard for mineral hydraulic oil but fail early in some phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature; verify seal compound against the fluid data sheet (fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required).
  • Fine 5 µm media loads faster and runs at a higher cold Δp than coarser grades — only downgrade cleanliness targets if the system ISO 4406 code allows it.
  • End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- filter element?
The published envelope is 110 mm OD × 160 mm length (4.331 × 6.299 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- use?
This element is rated 5 µm absolute. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- filter element?
7 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 01.NR 160.3VG.10.B.P.- part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 01NR1603VG10BP encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic return-line element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

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These 3 catalog element(s) share the 110×160 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Eaton on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.