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0240 D 005 BH4HC filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What are the dimensions of the 0240 D 005 BH4HC filter element?

The published envelope is 68.6 mm OD × 175.3 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.701 × 6.902 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

Q: What micron rating does 0240 D 005 BH4HC use?

This element is rated 5 µm absolute — ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β7(c) ≥ 1000). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

The 0240 D 005 BH4HC is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with bh/hc=betamicron® high collapse media, sized 68.6 × 175.3 mm OD × length (ID 34 mm), rated at 5 µm absolute (ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β7(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 68.6 × 175.3 mm

Inside diameter 34 mm

Filtration rating 5 µm abs.

Beta rating ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β7(c) ≥ 1000)

Media BH/HC=Betamicron® High Collapse

Collapse / burst 210 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

Parameter	Value
Filter type	pressure line
Media	BH/HC=Betamicron® High Collapse
Filtration rating	5 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β7(c) ≥ 1000)
Outside diameter OD	68.6 mm
Inside diameter ID	34 mm
Length	175.3 mm
End caps	open-ended cartridge element
Flow direction	outside-in
Collapse / burst pressure	210 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 verified	2026-09-28

Sources: HYDAC Technology Corporation — HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com) — accessed 2026-10-16.

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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	68.6 mm (2.701 in)
Inside diameter	34 mm (1.339 in)
Overall length	175.3 mm (6.902 in)

All 69×175 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ 02.0240D.6VG.HR.HC.E.P	Eaton / Internormen	partial	Eaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0240D005BH4HC (Hydac) as an interchange for 02.0240D.6VG.HR.HC.E.P. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DHD240H05B	Filtrec	partial	Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps HYDAC 0240D005BH4HC to FILTREC DHD240H05B as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade. Rated micron differs (5 vs 7 µm) — verify efficiency class and collapse/seal for the housing 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: HYDAC cross reference chart →

How the 0240 D 005 BH4HC model number is decoded

0240 D 005 BH4HCHYDAC Type D filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
BH/HC=Betamicron® High CollapseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
5 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
ßx(c) ≥ 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
68.6 mmOutside diameter.
34 mmInner diameter.
175.3 mmElement length.
210 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

Line type is not interchangeable: return-line cartridges are low-collapse executions that typically tolerate roughly 10–20 bar differential, while pressure-line elements are commonly rated 100–210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
“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.
This execution uses nitrile (buna-n) seals — verify the compound against the fluid data sheet: standard nitrile (NBR) can fail early in phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature, where 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 0240 D 005 BH4HC filter element?

The published envelope is 68.6 mm OD × 175.3 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.701 × 6.902 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

What micron rating does 0240 D 005 BH4HC use?

This element is rated 5 µm absolute — ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β7(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 0240 D 005 BH4HC filter element?

2 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the 0240 D 005 BH4HC part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of 0240D005BH4HC 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 filter 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

View full interchange →

These 57 catalog element(s) share the 69×175 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

WG347 Filtrec · 12 µm HF29050 Fleetguard HF29135 Fleetguard · 200 µm HF6871 Fleetguard · 6 µm HF6872 Fleetguard · 10 µm HF6873 Fleetguard · 17 µm 0240 D 001 BN4HC HYDAC · 1 µm 0240 D 003 BH4HC HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 BH4HC /-V HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 BN/AM HYDAC · 3 µm

Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series

All 897 (list page 1/2) →

0015 D 010 BN4HC 35×42 mm · 10 µm 0030 D 003 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BH4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BN4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 005 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 005 BH4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 005 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 010 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 10 µm 0030 D 010 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 10 µm

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