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14CTZ3 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 14CTZ3 is a Schroeder Industries inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with excellement® z-media® (synthetic) media, sized 66 × 366 mm OD × length (ID 31 mm), rated at 3 µm class (4.8 µm at β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 66 × 366 mm
Inside diameter 31 mm
Filtration rating 3 µm nom.
Beta rating 4.8 µm at β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)
Media Excellement® Z-Media® (Synthetic)
Collapse / burst 10.3 bar
Line type inline
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Dimensions, ratings and seal compound are taken from the Schroeder Industries online catalog. The nominal µm rating and the β200 absolute rating use different conventions — match the existing media grade before substituting; verify against the current Schroeder data sheet before ordering.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type inline line
Media Excellement® Z-Media® (Synthetic)
Filtration rating 3 µm
Rating basis nominal
Beta ratio 4.8 µm at β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)
Outside diameter OD 66 mm
Inside diameter ID 31 mm
Length 366 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Collapse / burst pressure 10.3 bar
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (Buna-N)
Operating temperature -29 to 107 °C
Mass 1360 g
Source catalog Schroeder Industries: Schroeder Industries online catalog (catalog.schroederindustries.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: Schroeder Industries — Schroeder Industries online catalog (catalog.schroederindustries.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter66 mm (2.598 in)
Inside diameter31 mm (1.220 in)
Overall length366 mm (14.409 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 14CTZ3 model number is decoded

  • 14CTZ3Schroeder BestFit filter element part number of the 14CT housing-size family.
  • Excellement® Z-Media® (Synthetic)Filter media execution.
  • 3 µmNominal filter rating as printed in the Schroeder catalog.
  • β≥1000Absolute rating: 4.8 µm particle size at β(c) ≥ 1000, 99.9% efficiency.
  • 66 mmOuter diameter.
  • 31 mmInner diameter.
  • 366 mmElement height.
  • 10.3 barElement collapse pressure rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Replacement element for Schroeder hydraulic and lube filter housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic filtration

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).
  • 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 14CTZ3 filter element?
The published envelope is 66 mm OD × 366 mm length with a 31 mm inside diameter (2.598 × 14.409 in × 1.220 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 14CTZ3 use?
This element is rated 3 µm (nominal class) — 4.8 µm at β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the 14CTZ3 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 14CTZ3 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 14CTZ3 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 10 catalog element(s) share the 66×366 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

14CTZ1 Schroeder Industries · 1 µm 14CTZ10 Schroeder Industries · 10 µm 14CTZ25 Schroeder Industries · 25 µm 14CTZ5 Schroeder Industries · 5 µm 14CTZ5V Schroeder Industries · 5 µm 14CTZX1 Schroeder Industries · 1 µm 14CTZX10 Schroeder Industries · 10 µm 14CTZX25 Schroeder Industries · 25 µm 14CTZX3 Schroeder Industries · 3 µm 14CTZX5 Schroeder Industries · 5 µm

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