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14KM60 filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What micron rating does 14KM60 use?

This element is rated 60 µm (nominal class) — β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

The 14KM60 is a Schroeder Industries inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with metal mesh media media, rated at 60 µm class (β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Filtration rating 60 µm nom.

Beta rating β (c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)

Media Metal Mesh Media

Collapse / burst 10.3 bar

Line type inline

Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Dimensions, ratings and seal compound are taken from the Schroeder Industries online catalog. The nominal µm rating and the β200 absolute rating use different conventions — match the existing media grade before substituting; verify against the current Schroeder data sheet before ordering.

Specification table

Parameter	Value
Filter type	inline line
Media	Metal Mesh Media
Filtration rating	60 µm
Rating basis	nominal
Beta ratio	β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency)
End caps	open-ended cartridge element
Collapse / burst pressure	10.3 bar
Integral bypass valve	none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material	Nitrile (Buna-N)
Operating temperature	-29 to 107 °C
Mass	2130 g
Source catalog	Schroeder Industries: Schroeder Industries online catalog (catalog.schroederindustries.com)
Last verified	2026-09-28

Sources: Schroeder Industries — Schroeder Industries online catalog (catalog.schroederindustries.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ 60WBL14 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Schroeder online cross-reference (SEEBACH/SEETECH); envelope match — verify grade and seals.
↔ MF0059495 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals.
↔ MF0343006 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); 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 14KM60 model number is decoded

14KM60Schroeder BestFit filter element part number of the 14K housing-size family.
Metal Mesh MediaFilter media execution.
60 µmNominal filter rating as printed in the Schroeder catalog.
β≥1000Absolute rating: β(c) ≥ 1000, 99.9% efficiency.
10.3 barElement collapse pressure rating.
Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

Replacement element for Schroeder hydraulic and lube filter housings
Industrial and mobile hydraulic filtration

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

What micron rating does 14KM60 use?

This element is rated 60 µm (nominal class) — β(c) ≥ 1000 (99.9% efficiency). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.

What replaces the 14KM60 filter element?

3 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the 14KM60 part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of 14KM60 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.

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