MF3

HY-PRO FILTRATION MF3 Medium Pressure

In-Line Filter
Featuring Hy-Pro G8 Dualglass
Filter element technology

Applications
• Hydrostatic charge circuit for Mobile Equipment

• Hy-Pro 5 Star CAT service center applications

• Return-line alternative to spin-on assemblies

Product Specifications Features, Benefits, Advantages

Pressure 1200 psi (83 bar) max operating DFE rated G8 Dualglass and PE glass elements
Ratings 3000 psi (206 bar) burst elements are DFE rated to assure performance
Flow Rate 50 gpm (187 lpm) max (Dynamic Filter even when exposed to the toughest
Efficiency) hydraulic systems (See DFE literature
Design Safety 3:1 for details)
Factor
Circumferential Circumferential seal on the bowl
Fluid Petroleum base fluid and O-Ring Bowl eliminates leaking. (No Drips)
Compatibility specified Synthetics (contact Seal
(ISO 2948) factory)
Low Housing Unique internal flow paths provide low
Element 250 psid (17 bar) Pressure Drop resistance to flow. (Low pressure drop)
Collapse
HF3 Compatible Port to port dimension, mounting
Housing Head: Cast aluminum pattern, and element design meet HF3
Materials Bowl: Cast aluminum automotive specification. (Automotive
Bypass: Nylon standard)
Elements: Zinc or Tin coated
carbon steel Drain Plug Bowl with drain plug comes standard. (No
Standard price adder) SAE-4
Filter Media G8 Dualglass or wire mesh
Differential 45 psid (3.1 bar) standard
Pressure
Indicator Trigger
Bypass Valve 50 psid (3.4 bar) standard
Crack
Weight (w/ MF34 length bowl 6.6 Lb (3 Kg)
Element) MF38 length bowl 8.8 Lb (4 Kg)
Temperature Buna -40°F(-40°C) to 225°F(107°C)
Rating Viton® -15°F(-26°C) to 275°F(135°C)
Viton® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and
Company or its affiliates.

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 MF3 FILTER ASSEMBLY SELECTION AND SIZING GUIDELINES

Effective filter sizing requires consideration of flow rate, viscosity (operating and cold start), fluid type and degree of filtration.
When properly sized, bypass during cold start can be avoided/minimized and optimum element efficiency and life achieved. The
filter assembly differential pressure values provided for sizing differ for each media code, and assume 150 SSU (32Cts) viscosity
and 0.86 fluid specific gravity. Use the following steps to identify the correct high pressure filter assembly.

1. Calculate Dp coefficient at both operating and cold start viscosity:

Actual Operating Viscosity (SSU) Actual S.G.
Dp Coefficient = X
150 0.86

2. Calculate actual clean filter assembly Dp at both operating and cold start viscosity:
Actual assembly clean Dp = Flow rate x Dp Coefficient x Assembly Dp factor (from sizing table)

3. Sizing Recommendations to optimize performance and permit future flexibility:

• To avoid or minimize bypass during cold start the actual assembly clean Dp calculation should be repeated for
start-up conditions if cold starts are frequent.
• Actual assembly clean Dp should not exceed 5 psid at normal operating viscosity.
• If suitable assembly size is approaching the upper limit of the recommended flow rate at the desired degree
of filtration consider increasing the assembly to the next larger size if a finer degree of filtration might
be preferred in the future. This practice allows the future flexibility to enhance fluid cleanliness without
compromising clean Dp or filter element life.
• Once a suitable filter assembly size is determined consider increasing the assembly to the next larger size to
optimize filter element life and avoid bypass during cold start.
• When using water glycol or other specified synthetics we recommend increasing the filter assembly by 1~2
sizes.

MF3 FILTER ASSEMBLY SIZING & OPERATING GUIDELINES

MF38* Max Flow Rate* Assembly Dp Assembly Dp Max Operating Pressure,

Port Size
Media Code gpm (lpm) Factor* (psid/gpm) Factor* (bar/lpm) Fatigue Rating
1M 15 (55) 0.94 0.018
3M 20 (76) 0.69 0.013
6M 28 (107) 0.49 0.009 1000 psi, 68 bar
1 1/4” SAE-20
12M 31 (120) 0.44 0.008 106 pressure cycles

25M 38 (146) 0.36 0.006

**W 60 (228) 0.23 0.004
*Max flow rate and Δp factor assumes υ = 150 sus, 32 Centistokes. See Δp viscosity conversion formula for viscosity change.

MF38* Max Flow Rate* Assembly Dp Assembly Dp Max Operating Pressure,

Port Size
Media Code gpm (lpm) Factor* (psid/gpm) Factor* (bar/lpm) Fatigue Rating
1M 20 (75) 0.63 0.012
3M 32 (120) 0.46 0.009
6M 38 (144) 0.38 0.007 1000 psi, 68 bar
1 1/4” SAE-20
12M 52 (197) 0.35 0.006 106 pressure cycles
25M 71 (267) 0.29 0.005
**W 90 (340) 0.21 0.004
*Max flow rate and Δp factor assumes υ = 150 sus, 32 Centistokes. See Δp viscosity conversion formula for viscosity change.

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MF3 FILTER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER GUIDE

Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7

MF3 - - - Hy-Pro
Code

MF3 FILTER ELEMENT PART NUMBER GUIDE

Table 1 Table 3 Table 4

HP60L -

BOLD text denotes standard options that are available for quick shipment.
Non-standard options are subject to longer lead times.

Table 1 Table 2 Table 3

Element Length Port Type Media Selection
Code Code Code
4 4” (100 mm) nominal G4 G4 1 1/4” BSPP thread 1M G8 Dualglass b2.5[c] > 1000
8 8” (200 mm) nominal N4 NPTF 1 1/4” 3M G8 Dualglass b5[c] > 1000
6M G8 Dualglass b7[c] > 1000
N5 NPTF 1 1/2”
Table 4 G8 Dualglass b12[c] > 1000 +
S4 12A
Seals SAE-20 (1 5/8”-12UN) water removal
Code
S5 SAE-24 (1 7/8”-12UN) 12M G8 Dualglass b12[c] > 1000
B Buna: -40°F(-40°C) to 225°F(107°C)
G8 Dualglass b17[c] > 1000 +
V Viton: -15°F(-26°C) to 275°F(135°C) 16 A
water removal
Viton® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont 16 M G8 Dualglass b17[c] > 1000
de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. Table 5
Bypass Valve G8 Dualglass b22[c] > 1000 +
Code 25A
Table 6 water removal
Indicator 25M G8 Dualglass b22[c] > 1000
Code 5 50 psid (3.4 bar)
25W 25m nominal stainless wire mesh
M Visual - mechanical
X No bypass 40W 40m nominal stainless wire mesh
E Visual + Electrical (DIN conector)
74W 74m nominal stainless wire mesh
X No Indicator 149W 149m nominal stainless wire mesh

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INSTALLATION DRAWING

Dim IN, Lb (mm, kg)

MF34 MF38
7.50” 11.1”
A
(190,5) (281,9)
4.9” 8.5”
B
(124,5) (215,9)
6.6 Lb 8.8 Lb
Weight
(3 Kg) (4 Kg)

SPARE PARTS LIST

Seal Kits P/N

Nitrile NBR MF3SKB
Fluorocarbon MF3SKV
Replacement Bowl Kits
Single length code 4 MF3B4
Double length code 8 MF3B8
Dp Indicators
Visual, Buna seals MF3IVB
Visual, Viton seals MF3IVV
Electrical, Buna seals MF3IEB
Electrical, Viton seals MF3IEV
Drain Plugs
SAE-4 plug, Buna MF3DPB
SAE-4 plug, Viton MF3DPV
Viton® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and
Company or its affiliates.

DRAIN PLUG SAE 4

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