Pall · Red1000 · return line

HC2218FCS6H filter element: specifications & equivalents

The HC2218FCS6H is a Pall return-line hydraulic filter element, built with red1000 with coralan srt (stress-resistant media technology) media, sized 74 × 204 mm OD × length (ID 34 mm), rated at 12 µm absolute (β12(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 74 × 204 mm

Inside diameter 34 mm

Filtration rating 12 µm abs.

Beta rating β 12(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889

Media Red1000 with Coralan SRT (stress-resistant media technology)

Collapse / burst 10 bar

Line type return

Partially verified. Fit and grade trace to an official interchange document; dimensional values are compiled from 1 aftermarket listing(s) and must be confirmed against the manufacturer housing drawing. Confidence score 0.75.

Dimensions inferred from Pall’s direct-fit statement for the HYDAC 0240 R envelope and aftermarket measurements of that envelope; verify against the Pall data sheet.

Specification table

Parameter	Value
Filter type	return line
Media	Red1000 with Coralan SRT (stress-resistant media technology)
Filtration rating	12 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	β12(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889
Outside diameter OD	74 mm
Inside diameter ID	34 mm
Length	204 mm
Nominal length code	6 in
Flow direction	outside-in
Collapse / burst pressure	10 bar
Integral bypass valve	none (housing/valve-dependent)
Source catalog	Pall Corporation: Red1000 Series Filter Element Interchange List (M&EREDCOMPEN (Pall literature library)) Heboke / Gu’an Fangte Filter (made-in-china.com): 0240R010BN4HC replacement element
Last verified	2026-09-27

Sources: Pall Corporation — Red1000 Series Filter Element Interchange List · Heboke / Gu’an Fangte Filter (made-in-china.com) — 0240R010BN4HC replacement element — accessed 2026-09-26.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter	74 mm (2.913 in)
Inside diameter	34 mm (1.339 in)
Overall length	204 mm (8.031 in)
Nominal length code	6 inches

All 74×204 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ 0240 R 010 BN4HC	HYDAC	full	Direct fit per Pall’s Red1000 interchange list (no adaptor). Grades print differently — HYDAC 010 code vs Pall 12 µm β>1000 — the two conventions describe the same multipass-tested grade; verify cleanliness targets for critical drives. For housings using the reusable bypass valve.
↔ RE-070-G-10-B	STAUFF	partial	STAUFF Filter Interchange lists HC 2218 FCS 6H (PALL) as replaced by RE-070-G-10-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits.

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 HC2218FCS6H model number is decoded

HCPall hydraulic cartridge element platform.
2218Housing envelope / configuration block — this execution fits HYDAC 0160/0240 return-filter housings per Pall’s interchange list.
FCRed1000 (Coralan SRT media) element configuration code.
SMedia grade: 12 µm at βx(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889. P=5, N=7, S=12, T=22 µm.
6Nominal element length: 6 inches.
HSeal / end-cap execution for the matched HYDAC housing; verify seal compound in the Pall data sheet for the fluid medium.

Typical equipment & applications

Tank-mounted return-line hydraulic filters
Hydraulic power units and lubrication systems
Construction and agricultural machinery
Machine tool and industrial 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 element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
“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 HC2218FCS6H filter element?

The published envelope is 74 mm OD × 204 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.913 × 8.031 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

What micron rating does HC2218FCS6H use?

This element is rated 12 µm absolute — β12(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 HC2218FCS6H filter element?

1 catalog-confirmed full match(es) (0240 R 010 BN4HC); 1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the HC2218FCS6H part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of HC2218FCS6H 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

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These 3 catalog element(s) share the 74×204 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

0240 R 010 BN4HC HYDAC · 10 µm HC2218FCS4H Pall · 12 µm HC2226FCS6H50 Pall · 12 µm