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HC2226FCT6H50 filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What micron rating does HC2226FCT6H50 use?

This element is rated 22 µm absolute — β22(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.

The HC2226FCT6H50 is a Pall return-line hydraulic filter element, built with red1000 with coralan srt (stress-resistant media technology) media, rated at 22 µm absolute (β22(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Filtration rating 22 µm abs.

Beta rating β 22(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	22 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	β22(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889
Nominal length code	6 in
Collapse / burst pressure	10 bar
Integral bypass valve	opens at 3.4 bar
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

6 inches

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ HC2226FRT6H50	Pall	full	Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement).
↔ RHR240G20B3/AB1	Filtrec	full	Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps PALL HC2226FCT6H50 to FILTREC RHR240G20B3/AB1 as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade.
↔ 0240 R 020 BN4HC	HYDAC	partial	Same envelope and 22 µm β>1000 grade, but this Red1000 execution has an integral 3.4 bar (50 psid) bypass valve; the plain execution leaves bypass control to the housing valve. Match the existing valve strategy 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.

Full chart: Pall cross reference chart →

How the HC2226FCT6H50 model number is decoded

HCPall hydraulic cartridge element platform.
2226Housing envelope / configuration block — this execution fits HYDAC 0240 (integral bypass) return-filter housings per Pall’s interchange list.
FCRed1000 (Coralan SRT media) element configuration code.
TMedia grade: 22 µm at βx(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889. P=5, N=7, S=12, T=22 µm.
6Nominal element length: 6 inches.
H50Integral bypass-valve execution, opens at 3.4 bar (50 psid). Without “50”, the element is for housings using the reusable bypass valve.

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 execution carries an integral bypass valve (opens at 3.4 bar). The same envelope also exists without it, relying on the housing valve. Mixing the two strategies changes cold-start protection — match what was installed originally.
“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 HC2226FCT6H50 use?

This element is rated 22 µm absolute — β22(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 HC2226FCT6H50 filter element?

2 catalog-confirmed full match(es) (HC2226FRT6H50, RHR240G20B3/AB1); 1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the HC2226FCT6H50 part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of HC2226FCT6H50 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

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HC2208FCN4H 7 µm HC2208FCN6H 7 µm HC2208FCP4H 5 µm HC2208FCP6H 5 µm HC2208FCS4H 12 µm HC2208FCS6H 12 µm HC2208FCT4H 22 µm HC2208FCT6H 22 µm HC2218FCN4H 7 µm HC2218FCN6H 7 µm

Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Pall Corporation on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.