Pall · Red1000 · return line
HC2218FCN4H filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HC2218FCN4H is a Pall return-line hydraulic filter element, built with red1000 with coralan srt (stress-resistant media technology) media, rated at 7 µm absolute (β7(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Filtration rating 7 µm abs.
Beta rating β 7(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889
Media Red1000 with Coralan SRT (stress-resistant media technology)
Collapse / burst 10 bar
Line type return
Partially verified. Fit and grade trace to an official interchange document;
dimensional values are compiled from 0 aftermarket listing(s)
and must be confirmed against the manufacturer housing drawing. Confidence score 0.85.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | return line |
| Media | Red1000 with Coralan SRT (stress-resistant media technology) |
| Filtration rating | 7 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | β7(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889 |
| Nominal length code | 4 in |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 10 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Source catalog | Pall Corporation: Red1000 Series Filter Element Interchange List (M&EREDCOMPEN (Pall literature library)) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: Pall Corporation — Red1000 Series Filter Element Interchange List — accessed 2026-09-26.
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Dimensions & series range
| Nominal length code | 4 inches |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ 0160 R 005 BN4HC | HYDAC | full | Direct fit per Pall’s Red1000 interchange list (no adaptor). Grades print differently — HYDAC 005 code vs Pall 7 µm β>1000 — the two conventions describe the same multipass-tested grade; verify cleanliness targets for critical drives. For housings using the reusable bypass valve. |
| ↔ RHR160G05B3/AB1 | Filtrec | full | Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps PALL HC2218FCN4H to FILTREC RHR160G05B3/AB1 as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade. |
| ↔ RE-045-G-05-B | STAUFF | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists HC 2218 FCN 4H (PALL) as replaced by RE-045-G-05-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: Pall cross reference chart →
How the HC2218FCN4H model number is decoded
- HCPall hydraulic cartridge element platform.
- 2218Housing envelope / configuration block — this execution fits HYDAC 0160/0240 return-filter housings per Pall’s interchange list.
- FCRed1000 (Coralan SRT media) element configuration code.
- NMedia grade: 7 µm at βx(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889. P=5, N=7, S=12, T=22 µm.
- 4Nominal element length: 4 inches.
- HSeal / end-cap execution for the matched HYDAC housing; verify seal compound in the Pall data sheet for the fluid medium.
Typical equipment & applications
- Tank-mounted return-line hydraulic filters
- Hydraulic power units and lubrication systems
- Construction and agricultural machinery
- Machine tool and industrial 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What micron rating does HC2218FCN4H use?
This element is rated 7 µm absolute — β7(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the HC2218FCN4H filter element?
2 catalog-confirmed full match(es) (0160 R 005 BN4HC, RHR160G05B3/AB1); 1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HC2218FCN4H part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HC2218FCN4H 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 Red1000 series
All 36 → HC2208FCN4H HC2208FCN6H HC2208FCP4H HC2208FCP6H HC2208FCS4H HC2208FCS6H HC2208FCT4H HC2208FCT6H HC2218FCN6H HC2218FCP4H
Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Pall Corporation on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.