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0015 D 010 BN4HC filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 0015 D 010 BN4HC is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with bn/hc=betamicron® low collapse media, sized 35.1 × 41.9 mm OD × length (ID 12.3 mm), rated at 10 µm absolute (β10 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 35.1 × 41.9 mm
Inside diameter 12.3 mm
Filtration rating 10 µm abs.
Beta rating β 10 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)
Media BN/HC=Betamicron® Low Collapse
Collapse / burst 20 bar
Line type pressure
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.92.

Dimensions, ratings and seal compound are taken directly from the HYDAC electronic catalog (catalog.hydac.com). Outside diameter and length are converted from the inch values printed on the catalog page; verify against the current HYDAC data sheet before ordering.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type pressure line
Media BN/HC=Betamicron® Low Collapse
Filtration rating 10 µm
Rating basis absolute
Beta ratio β10 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)
Outside diameter OD 35.1 mm
Inside diameter ID 12.3 mm
Length 41.9 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Flow direction outside-in
Collapse / burst pressure 20 bar
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (Buna-N)
Operating temperature -30 to 100 °C
Source catalog HYDAC Technology Corporation: HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: HYDAC Technology Corporation — HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com) — accessed 2026-09-29.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter35.1 mm (1.382 in)
Inside diameter12.3 mm (0.484 in)
Overall length41.9 mm (1.650 in)

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 938156QParkerpartialParker ParFit interchange — Hydac 0015D010BN4HC replaced by Parker 938156Q. Envelope match; verify grade and seals.

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 0015 D 010 BN4HC model number is decoded

  • 0015 D 010 BN4HCHYDAC Type D filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
  • BN/HC=Betamicron® Low CollapseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 10 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • β10 > 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
  • 35.1 mmOutside diameter.
  • 12.3 mmInner diameter.
  • 41.9 mmElement length.
  • 20 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Pressure-line filtration for HYDAC DF/DFF and equivalent housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic systems

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.
  • 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).
  • 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 0015 D 010 BN4HC filter element?
The published envelope is 35.1 mm OD × 41.9 mm length with a 12.3 mm inside diameter (1.382 × 1.650 in × 0.484 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 0015 D 010 BN4HC use?
This element is rated 10 µm absolute — β10 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: 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 0015 D 010 BN4HC filter element?
1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 0015 D 010 BN4HC part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 0015D010BN4HC 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.

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