HYDAC · Betamicron 4 D/DN · pressure line
0500 D 020 BH4HC filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 0500 D 020 BH4HC is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with bh/hc=betamicron® high collapse media, sized 91.4 × 254 mm OD × length (ID 48 mm), rated at 20 µm absolute (ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β22(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
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 | 20 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β22(c) ≥ 1000) |
| Outside diameter OD | 91.4 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 48 mm |
| Length | 254 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
Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 91.4 mm (3.598 in) |
| Inside diameter | 48 mm (1.890 in) |
| Overall length | 254 mm (10.000 in) |
All 91×254 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ 02.0500 D.20VG.HR.HC.E.P | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Eaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0500D020BH4HC (Hydac) as an interchange for 02.0500 D.20VG.HR.HC.E.P. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ DHD500H20B | Filtrec | partial | Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps HYDAC 0500D020BH4HC to FILTREC DHD500H20B as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade. Rated micron differs (20 vs 22 µm) — verify efficiency class and collapse/seal for the housing before substituting. |
| ↔ SE-130-H-20-B | STAUFF | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 0500 D 020 BH4HC (HYDAC) as replaced by SE-130-H-20-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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 0500 D 020 BH4HC model number is decoded
- 0500 D 020 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.
- 20 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
- ßx(c) ≥ 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
- 91.4 mmOutside diameter.
- 48 mmInner diameter.
- 254 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.
- 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 0500 D 020 BH4HC filter element?
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Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 9 catalog element(s) share the 91×254 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series
All 897 (list page 1/2) →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against HYDAC Technology Corporation on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.