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HYDAC · Betamicron 4 D/DN · pressure line

5.04.10 D 10 BN4 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 5.04.10 D 10 BN4 is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with bn/hc=betamicron® low collapse media, rated at 10 µm absolute (β10 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

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 2026-10-16. Confidence score 0.90.

HYDAC Betterfit element — dimensions and ratings are taken from catalog.hydac.com. HYDAC lists this as a drop-in replacement for Schroeder elements; 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

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)
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 verified2026-10-16

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

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Cross references & equivalents

No catalog-verified cross references yet. This model is in the manual verification queue — request a verified equivalent.

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 5.04.10 D 10 BN4 model number is decoded

  • 5.04.10 D 10 BN4HYDAC Betterfit filter element ordering code per catalog.hydac.com. Replaces Schroeder elements.
  • BN/HC=Betamicron® Low CollapseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 10 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • 20 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

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

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 micron rating does 5.04.10 D 10 BN4 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 5.04.10 D 10 BN4 filter element?
Cross references are being verified for this model — use the inquiry form and the engineering desk will confirm equivalents.
How do I read the 5.04.10 D 10 BN4 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 50410D10BN4 encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
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.

Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series

All 897 (list page 2/2) →
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 2026-10-16. Read our editorial & correction policy.