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WG685 filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What are the dimensions of the WG685 filter element?

The published envelope is 140 mm OD × 427 mm length with a 98 mm inside diameter (5.512 × 16.811 in × 3.858 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

Q: What micron rating does WG685 use?

This element is rated 12 µm absolute — β12(c)≥1000. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

The WG685 is a Filtrec inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with glassfiber media, sized 140 × 427 mm OD × length (ID 98 mm), rated at 12 µm absolute (β12(c)≥1000). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 140 × 427 mm

Inside diameter 98 mm

Filtration rating 12 µm abs.

Beta rating β 12(c)≥1000

Media glassfiber

Line type inline

Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-10-03. Confidence score 0.90.

Dimensions and media grade are taken from Filtrec’s official Cross Navigator, which maps this element to specific competitor part numbers. Filtrec does not publish collapse pressure or seal compound in this API for every code — verify collapse rating, seal execution and bypass setting against the current Filtrec data sheet for the target housing before ordering.

Specification table

Parameter	Value
Filter type	inline line
Media	glassfiber
Filtration rating	12 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	β12(c)≥1000
Outside diameter OD	140 mm
Inside diameter ID	98 mm
Length	427 mm
Integral bypass valve	none (housing/valve-dependent)
Manufacturer part no.	WG685
Source catalog	Filtrec S.p.A.: Filtrec Cross Navigator
Last verified	2026-10-03

Sources: Filtrec S.p.A. — Filtrec Cross Navigator — accessed 2026-10-03.

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Dimensional drawing

Reference drawing generated from the source values cited on this page — nominal envelope, schematic section, not a manufacturer drawing. The PDF is A3 landscape and vector; the PNG is sized for a WhatsApp preview. Confirm thread, end caps, seal compound and micron/Beta grade against the original element before ordering.

Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter	140 mm (5.512 in)
Inside diameter	98 mm (3.858 in)
Overall length	427 mm (16.811 in)

All 140×427 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ HD15006	MANN-FILTER	partial	MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists WG685 (FILTREC) as a comparison number for HD15006. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse 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.

Full chart: Filtrec cross reference chart →

How the WG685 model number is decoded

G10Filtrec internal media grade code (glassfiber, 12 µm).

Typical equipment & applications

Filtrec aftermarket replacement hydraulic/lube filter element (WG family), form-fit-function cross-referenced in Filtrec's official Cross Navigator.

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

“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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the WG685 filter element?

The published envelope is 140 mm OD × 427 mm length with a 98 mm inside diameter (5.512 × 16.811 in × 3.858 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

What micron rating does WG685 use?

This element is rated 12 µm absolute — β12(c)≥1000. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

What replaces the WG685 filter element?

1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

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.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

View full interchange →

These 1 catalog element(s) share the 140×427 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 Filtrec S.p.A. on 2026-10-03. Read our editorial & correction policy.