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0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB is a HYDAC return-line hydraulic filter element, built with bn/hc=betamicron® low collapse media, sized 61 × 228.6 mm OD × length (ID 34 mm), rated at 3 µm absolute (ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 61 × 228.6 mm
Inside diameter 34 mm
Filtration rating 3 µm abs.
Beta rating ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)
Media BN/HC=Betamicron® Low Collapse
Collapse / burst 20 bar
Line type return
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 return line
Media BN/HC=Betamicron® Low Collapse
Filtration rating 3 µm
Rating basis absolute
Beta ratio ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)
Outside diameter OD 61 mm
Inside diameter ID 34 mm
Length 228.6 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 diameter61 mm (2.402 in)
Inside diameter34 mm (1.339 in)
Overall length228.6 mm (9.000 in)

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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.

How the 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB model number is decoded

  • 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KBHYDAC Type R filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
  • BN/HC=Betamicron® Low CollapseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 3 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • ßx(c) ≥ 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
  • 61 mmOutside diameter.
  • 34 mmInner diameter.
  • 228.6 mmElement length.
  • 20 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Return-line filtration for HYDAC RF/RFM and equivalent housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic systems

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
  • This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
  • “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).
  • Fine 3 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 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB filter element?
The published envelope is 61 mm OD × 228.6 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.402 × 9.000 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB use?
This element is rated 3 µm absolute — ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(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 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB 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 0165 R 003 BN4HC /-KB part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 0165R003BN4HCKB 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.