HYDAC · Betamicron 4 D/DN · pressure line

2.300 D 100 W filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What are the dimensions of the 2.300 D 100 W filter element?

The published envelope is 83.8 mm OD × 256.5 mm length with a 48 mm inside diameter (3.299 × 10.098 in × 1.890 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

Q: What micron rating does 2.300 D 100 W use?

This element is rated 100 µm absolute. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

The 2.300 D 100 W is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with w=stainless steel wire mesh media, sized 83.8 × 256.5 mm OD × length (ID 48 mm), rated at 100 µm absolute. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 83.8 × 256.5 mm

Inside diameter 48 mm

Filtration rating 100 µm abs.

Media W=Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

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 0.90.

HYDAC Betterfit element — dimensions and ratings are taken from catalog.hydac.com. This is HYDAC's drop-in replacement for a Mahle element; the exact competitor part number is not published on the catalog page. Verify form/fit and micron grade against the competitor data sheet before substituting.

Specification table

Parameter	Value
Filter type	pressure line
Media	W=Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
Filtration rating	100 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Outside diameter OD	83.8 mm
Inside diameter ID	48 mm
Length	256.5 mm
End caps	open-ended cartridge element
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 verified	2026-09-28

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

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter	83.8 mm (3.299 in)
Inside diameter	48 mm (1.890 in)
Overall length	256.5 mm (10.098 in)

All 84×257 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ PT23014	Baldwin Filters	partial	Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 2300D100W (HYDAC) as replaced by Baldwin PT23014. Form/fit listing without published performance data — 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.

How the 2.300 D 100 W model number is decoded

2.300 D 100 WHYDAC Betterfit filter element ordering code per catalog.hydac.com. Replaces Mahle elements.
W=Stainless Steel Wire MeshFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
100 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
83.8 mmOutside diameter.
256.5 mmElement length.
20 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

HYDAC Betterfit drop-in replacement for Mahle hydraulic filter elements
Pressure-line filtration for equivalent housings

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 2.300 D 100 W filter element?

The published envelope is 83.8 mm OD × 256.5 mm length with a 48 mm inside diameter (3.299 × 10.098 in × 1.890 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

What micron rating does 2.300 D 100 W use?

This element is rated 100 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 2.300 D 100 W filter element?

1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the 2.300 D 100 W part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of 2300D100W 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 8 catalog element(s) share the 84×257 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

2.300 D 03 BH4 HYDAC · 3 µm 2.300 D 03 BN4 HYDAC · 3 µm 2.300 D 06 BH4 HYDAC · 6 µm 2.300 D 06 BN4 HYDAC · 6 µm 2.300 D 10 BH4 HYDAC · 10 µm 2.300 D 10 BN4 HYDAC · 10 µm 2.300 D 25 BN4 HYDAC · 25 µm 2.300 D 50 W HYDAC · 50 µm

Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series

All 809 →

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.