HYDAC · Betamicron 4 D/DN · pressure line
5.03.09 D 03 P filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 5.03.09 D 03 P is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with p=polyester fleece / cellulose media, sized 99.1 × 228.6 mm OD × length (ID 40.9 mm), rated at 3 µm absolute (β5(c) ≥ 1000 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
HYDAC Betterfit element — dimensions and ratings are taken from catalog.hydac.com. This is HYDAC's drop-in replacement for a Schroeder element; the exact competitor part number is not published on the catalog page. Verify form/fit and micron grade against the competitor data sheet before substituting.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | pressure line |
| Media | P=Polyester Fleece / Cellulose |
| Filtration rating | 3 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | β5(c) ≥ 1000 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 99.1 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 40.9 mm |
| Length | 228.6 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 verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: HYDAC Technology Corporation — HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com) — accessed 2026-09-29.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 99.1 mm (3.902 in) |
| Inside diameter | 40.9 mm (1.610 in) |
| Overall length | 228.6 mm (9.000 in) |
All 99×229 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ HF6109 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 50309D03P as an interchange for HF6109. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ K3 | Schroeder Industries | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HYCON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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 5.03.09 D 03 P model number is decoded
- 5.03.09 D 03 PHYDAC Betterfit filter element ordering code per catalog.hydac.com. Replaces Schroeder elements.
- P=Polyester Fleece / CelluloseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
- 3 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
- 99.1 mmOutside diameter.
- 228.6 mmElement length.
- 10 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
- Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.
Typical equipment & applications
- HYDAC Betterfit drop-in replacement for Schroeder hydraulic filter elements
- Pressure-line filtration for equivalent housings
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
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Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 83 catalog element(s) share the 99×229 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the Betamicron 4 D/DN series
All 809 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against HYDAC Technology Corporation on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.