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5TB10 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 5TB10 is a Schroeder Industries inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with e media (cellulose) media, sized 69 × 137 mm OD × length (ID 31 mm), rated at 10 µm class (18 µm at β(c) ≥ 200 (99.5% efficiency)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 69 × 137 mm
Inside diameter 31 mm
Filtration rating 10 µm nom.
Beta rating 18 µm at β(c) ≥ 200 (99.5% efficiency)
Media E Media (Cellulose)
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 | E Media (Cellulose) |
| Filtration rating | 10 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | 18 µm at β(c) ≥ 200 (99.5% efficiency) |
| Outside diameter OD | 69 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 31 mm |
| Length | 137 mm |
| 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 | 270 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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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 69 mm (2.717 in) |
| Inside diameter | 31 mm (1.220 in) |
| Overall length | 137 mm (5.394 in) |
All 69×137 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ BHC3011 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DIECI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ CR100A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (OMT); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ CR100G page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (OMT); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ ERA32NCC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (UFI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ F10B10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FAI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ F10P10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FAI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF0062289 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF0424387 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF1002P10NB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MP FILTRI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ R122C10B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FILTREC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ RE25CD1 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SOFIMA); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ RE25FD1 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SOFIMA); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ RTE25D10B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (STAUFF); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ TE40CD1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SOFIMA); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ TE40FD1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SOFIMA); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ U7061 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); 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 5TB10 model number is decoded
- 5TB10Schroeder BestFit filter element part number of the 5TB housing-size family.
- E Media (Cellulose)Filter media execution.
- 10 µmNominal filter rating as printed in the Schroeder catalog.
- β≥200Absolute rating: 18 µm particle size at β(c) ≥ 200, 99.5% efficiency.
- 69 mmOuter diameter.
- 31 mmInner diameter.
- 137 mmElement height.
- 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 are the dimensions of the 5TB10 filter element?
The published envelope is 69 mm OD × 137 mm length with a 31 mm inside diameter (2.717 × 5.394 in × 1.220 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 5TB10 use?
This element is rated 10 µm (nominal class) — 18 µm at β(c) ≥ 200 (99.5% 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 5TB10 filter element?
16 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 5TB10 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 5TB10 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.
Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 5 catalog element(s) share the 69×137 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the BestFit Elements series
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