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1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 is a HYDAC return-line hydraulic filter element, built with p/hc=polyester fleece / cellulose media, rated at 20 µm absolute (β22(c) ≥ 1000 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Filtration rating 20 µm abs.
Beta rating β 22(c) ≥ 1000 per ISO 16889
Media P/HC=Polyester Fleece / Cellulose
Collapse / burst 10 bar
Line type return
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 return line
Media P/HC=Polyester Fleece / Cellulose
Filtration rating 20 µm
Rating basis absolute
Beta ratio β22(c) ≥ 1000 per ISO 16889
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Flow direction inside-out
Collapse / burst pressure 10 bar
Integral bypass valve opens at 0.2 bar
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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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 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 model number is decoded

  • 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2HYDAC Type RS filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
  • P/HC=Polyester Fleece / CelluloseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 20 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • 10 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • 0.2 barIntegral bypass valve opening pressure.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Return-line filtration for HYDAC RF/RFM and equivalent housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic systems

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 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 0.2 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.
  • 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).
  • 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 micron rating does 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 use?
This element is rated 20 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 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 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 1300 RS 020 P/HC /-B0.2 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 1300RS020PHCB02 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.

Other models in the Betamicron 4 R series

All 929 →
0030 R 003 BN4HC 36×107 mm · 3 µm 0030 R 005 BN4HC 36×107 mm · 5 µm 0030 R 010 BN4HC 36×107 mm · 10 µm 0030 R 010 BN4HC /-B6 36×107 mm · 10 µm 0030 R 010 P/HC 36×107 mm · 10 µm 0030 R 010 P/HC /-B6 36×107 mm · 10 µm 0030 R 020 BN4HC 36×107 mm · 20 µm 0030 R 020 P/HC 36×107 mm · 20 µm 0030 R 025 W/HC 36×107 mm · 25 µm 0030 R 050 W/HC 36×107 mm · 50 µm

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