Pall · Supralon · inline line
HC9600FRP13Z filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HC9600FRP13Z is a Pall inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with glassfiber media, rated at 5 µm absolute (βx(c)≥2000). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Filtration rating 5 µm abs.
Beta rating β x(c)≥2000
Media glassfiber
Line type inline
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic
catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-10-01. Confidence score 0.90.
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 | 5 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | βx(c)≥2000 |
| Length | 330.2 mm |
| Nominal length code | 13 in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Seal material | fluorocarbon |
| Manufacturer part no. | HC9600FRP13Z |
| 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 | 330.2 mm (13.000 in) |
| Nominal length code | 13 inches |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ HC9600FAP13Z | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ HC9600FCP13Z | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ HC9600FCP13ZHD | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ HC9600FKP13Z | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ HC9600FMP13Z | Pall | full | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement). |
| ↔ 05.9600.3VG.10.E.V.13 | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Eaton's filtration cross-reference lists HC9600FRP13Z (Pall) as an interchange for 05.9600.3VG.10.E.V.13. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HC9600FAP13H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
| ↔ HC9600FCP13H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
| ↔ HC9600FKP13H | Pall | partial | Pall Lube & Hydraulic Crossover Tool (manufacturer direct replacement); seal changes Nitrile (Buna-N) → Fluorocarbon (FKM). |
| ↔ HC9600FMP13H | 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 HC9600FRP13Z model number is decoded
- HC9600FRP13ZPall 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).
- Fine 5 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 micron rating does HC9600FRP13Z use?
This element is rated 5 µm absolute — βx(c)≥2000. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the HC9600FRP13Z filter element?
5 catalog-confirmed full match(es) (HC9600FAP13Z, HC9600FCP13Z, HC9600FCP13ZHD…); 5 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HC9600FRP13Z part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HC9600FRP13Z 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 Supralon series
All 1523 → HC0008FRP11Z HC0012FRT8Z HC0014FRS6Z HC0015FRT4IZ HC0030FRN16EZ HC0030FRN3Z HC0030FRP3Z HC0030FRS3HCN HC0030FRS3Z HC0046FRT10Z
Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Pall Corporation (Danaher) on 2026-10-01. Read our editorial & correction policy.