Product group
Filtration
Hydraulic, lube, fuel, air and dust filtration matched to the system
Filtration is a cross-reference job. The fastest route is the OEM part number or the filter-brand element number; where the number is gone, the element is identified from its dimensions — outside diameter, inside diameter and length — the seal or thread, the micron rating and the media. We then supply the genuine element or a quality equivalent with the rating and media confirmed, plus the housings, heads and scheduled change-out kits.
Overview
What filtration covers
Filtration is a cross-reference job. The fastest route is the OEM part number or the filter-brand element number; where the number is gone, the element is identified from its dimensions — outside diameter, inside diameter and length — the seal or thread, the micron rating and the media. We then supply the genuine element or a quality equivalent with the rating and media confirmed, plus the housings, heads and scheduled change-out kits.
Construction
How it is built
The measurements and markings that identify a filter element:
How a filter element is identified
| Detail | What it tells us |
|---|---|
| OEM part number / filter-brand number | Direct cross-reference to an equivalent — the fastest route |
| Outside diameter, inside diameter, length | The physical envelope; narrows a dimensional search to a few candidates |
| Seal type (gasket, double open end, spin-on thread) | How the element mounts and seals in the housing |
| Thread size (spin-on / thread-on) | e.g. 3/4-16, 1-12, M20 — must match the filter head |
| Micron rating and media (β ratio) | The filtration performance — cellulose, synthetic, glass, wire mesh |
| Bypass valve / anti-drainback | Whether the element carries its own valve, and its setting |
| Application — hydraulic / lube / fuel / air / coolant | Sets the media family and the pressure the element must hold |
Options
Filter types and how to specify them
The main filter families on mobile and fixed plant.
Filter families
| Type | Specify by |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure / return / suction | Flow, working pressure, micron rating, port size, and in-tank or in-line |
| Spin-on lube & bypass | Thread, gasket OD/ID, bypass setting, anti-drainback, length |
| Fuel filter & fuel/water separator | Micron rating, thread or bowl type, water-sensor provision, priming pump |
| Air-intake primary & safety element | OD/ID/length, end-cap style (radial-seal or clamp), and the housing |
| Tank breather / desiccant breather | Air flow, thread or clamp mount, micron rating, and moisture-adsorbing type |
| Dust-collector cartridge / bag | Dimensions, media, mounting (cartridge, pleated bag, envelope), and cleaning method |
Micron rating, β ratio and bypass settings for the element supplied are confirmed on quotation against the manufacturer data sheet.
Machine & component brands
Filter brands we cross-reference
Send the number printed on the old element, or its dimensions and application. We cross-reference across these ranges and quote the genuine element where it is stocked or a confirmed equivalent.
Filtration brands
| Area | Brands we cross-reference |
|---|---|
| Engine — oil, fuel, air | Donaldson, Fleetguard, Baldwin, MANN-Filter, WIX, Sakura, Hengst, Ryco |
| Hydraulic & lube | Donaldson, Parker, HYDAC, MP Filtri, Internormen, Pall, Schroeder |
| Air intake & dust collection | Donaldson, Mann+Hummel, Nederman, Parker |
| OEM cross-reference | Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bell, Volvo, Sandvik, Metso, Atlas Copco / Epiroc |
Brand and part numbers are used only to identify an equivalent element. Cross-referenced items are supplied as quality aftermarket alternatives with the media and rating confirmed; genuine filters are supplied where available.
Selection
How we select it with you
Send us as much of the following as you have. Partial information is fine — our engineer will come back with the questions needed to finalise the spec, or attend site for an engineering assessment where the problem needs diagnosing first.
- 01The OEM part number, or the filter brand and element number printed on the old filter
- 02Element dimensions — outside diameter, inside diameter and length — and the seal or thread type
- 03The micron rating and media, and the β ratio if it is specified
- 04The application — hydraulic, lube, fuel, air or coolant — and the system flow and pressure
- 05Machine make, model and serial where the filter is machine-specific
- 06Quantity, and the service interval or stockholding you want to plan around
Applications
Where we supply
- Mobile plant — excavators, loaders, dozers, dump trucks, drill rigs
- Crushing & screening — hydraulic power units, lube systems, engine bays
- Fixed plant — hydraulic packs, gearbox and bearing lube, compressor and vacuum systems
- Workshop stockholding — scheduled service kits by machine and interval
What we supply
Range at a glance
- 01Hydraulic pressure, return and suction filters and elements
- 02Lube, spin-on and bypass filters
- 03Fuel filters, pre-filters and fuel/water separators
- 04Air-intake primary and safety elements
- 05Tank breathers and desiccant breathers
- 06Coolant and water filters
- 07Dust-collector cartridges, bags and pleated media
- 08Filter housings, heads and change-out kits
- 09Cross-reference from OEM and filter-brand part numbers
Buyer questions
Common questions
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Send your filtration requirement
Not sure which spec you need? Send the machine, material and duty details — our engineer will specify the correct product and quote it.