Pall · Supralon · inline line
HC9020FRS8Z filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HC9020FRS8Z is a Pall inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with glassfiber media, rated at 12 µm absolute (βx(c)≥2000). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Supralon listing prints removal rating (µm) and nominal length only — no OD, ID, collapse or bypass data. Verify envelope dimensions against the current Pall data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Media | glassfiber |
| Filtration rating | 12 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | βx(c)≥2000 |
| Length | 203.2 mm |
| Nominal length code | 8 in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Seal material | fluorocarbon |
| Manufacturer part no. | HC9020FRS8Z |
| Source catalog | Pall Corporation (Danaher): Pall Supralon™ Lube and Hydraulic Filter Elements |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Sources: Pall Corporation (Danaher) — Pall Supralon™ Lube and Hydraulic Filter Elements — accessed 2026-10-01.
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Dimensions & series range
| Overall length | 203.2 mm (8.000 in) |
| Nominal length code | 8 inches |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ HC9020FCS8Z | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ HC9020FAS8H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
| ↔ HC9020FCS8H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
| ↔ HC9020FKS8H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
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 HC9020FRS8Z model number is decoded
- HC9020FRS8ZPall Supralon replacement element part number per the Pall Supralon product listing.
Typical equipment & applications
- Hydraulic and lube-oil replacement element per Pall Supralon™ product listing.
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).
- 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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