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0160 D 003 ECO/N filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 0160 D 003 ECO/N is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with eco/n=ecomicron media, sized 68.6 × 114.3 mm OD × length (ID 34 mm), rated at 3 µm absolute (β3 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 68.6 × 114.3 mm
Inside diameter 34 mm
Filtration rating 3 µm abs.
Beta rating β 3 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)
Media ECO/N=ECOmicron
Collapse / burst 10 bar
Line type pressure
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 pressure line
Media ECO/N=ECOmicron
Filtration rating 3 µm
Rating basis absolute
Beta ratio β3 > 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β5(c) ≥ 1000)
Outside diameter OD 68.6 mm
Inside diameter ID 34 mm
Length 114.3 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Flow direction outside-in
Collapse / burst pressure 10 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 diameter68.6 mm (2.701 in)
Inside diameter34 mm (1.339 in)
Overall length114.3 mm (4.500 in)

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ SE-045-G-03-BSTAUFFpartialSTAUFF Filter Interchange lists 0160D003ECO/N (HYDAC) as replaced by SE-045-G-03-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.

How the 0160 D 003 ECO/N model number is decoded

  • 0160 D 003 ECO/NHYDAC Type D filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
  • ECO/N=ECOmicronFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 3 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • β3 > 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
  • 68.6 mmOutside diameter.
  • 34 mmInner diameter.
  • 114.3 mmElement length.
  • 10 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Pressure-line filtration for HYDAC DF/DFF and equivalent housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic systems

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 0160 D 003 ECO/N filter element?
The published envelope is 68.6 mm OD × 114.3 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.701 × 4.500 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 0160 D 003 ECO/N use?
This element is rated 3 µm absolute — β3 > 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 0160 D 003 ECO/N filter element?
1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 0160 D 003 ECO/N part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 0160D003ECON 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 69×114 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

0160 D 003 BH4HC HYDAC · 3 µm 0160 D 003 BH4HC /-SFREE HYDAC · 3 µm 0160 D 003 BH4HC /-V HYDAC · 3 µm 0160 D 005 BH4HC HYDAC · 5 µm 0160 D 005 BH4HC /-SFREE HYDAC · 5 µm 0160 D 005 BH4HC /-V HYDAC · 5 µm 0160 D 010 BH4HC HYDAC · 10 µm 0160 D 010 BH4HC /-SFREE HYDAC · 10 µm 0160 D 010 ON HYDAC · 10 µm 0160 D 010 ON /-V HYDAC · 10 µm

Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series

All 809 →
0015 D 010 BN4HC 35×42 mm · 10 µm 0030 D 003 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BH4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 003 BN4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 3 µm 0030 D 005 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 005 BH4HC /-V 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 005 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 5 µm 0030 D 010 BH4HC 36×94 mm · 10 µm 0030 D 010 BN4HC 36×94 mm · 10 µm

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