HYDRAULIC DIVISION

FA1 SERIES
In line spin-on type filters

Inline filters with spin-on cartridge, suitable for use on suction,

return or low pressure line.
Available with or without bypass, indicator port is a standard
option to fit a visual or electrical indicator.

HOUSING tested according to NFPA T3.10.17, ISO12829, ISO3968

PRESSURE: Max operating: 12 bar

Burst: 20 bar

CONNECTIONS: G 3/4”÷G 1 1/2”

MATERIALS: Head: aluminium alloy

Bowl: painted steel
Seal: NBR

BYPASS VALVE: No by-pass (max work pressure 5 bar)

0,25 bar setting (SUCTION)
1,7 bar setting (RETURN/IN LINE)

tested according to ISO 11170, 2941, 2942, 2943, 3724,

ELEMENT 3968,16889, 16908, 23181

FILTER MEDIA: Paper:

C10 - C25 - CW25
Inorganic microfiber:
G10 - G25
Wire mesh:
T60 - T125

COLLAPSE 5 bar
PRESSURE:

TEMPERATURE from -30 °C to +100 °C

RANGE:

FLUID Full with HH-HL-HM-HV

COMPATIBILITY: HETG-HEES (acc. to ISO 6743/4).
For use with other fluid please
contact Filtrec Customer Service
(info@filtrec.it).

FA1 SERIES 1/7

 OVERALL DIMENSIONS
L1
L1

B1

B1
FA1-10/11 FA1-20/21/22

A
A

A
ØA1

H1
H1

H2
ØA2

H2
ØA1

L2
L2

R
element removal R
element removal

Indicator port return

Indicator port return Indicator port suction
Indicator port suction

2 MOUNTING HOLES
B2

Ø F x Depth 2 MOUNTING HOLES

B2
Ø F x Depth

Indicator port return Indicator port suction

Indicator port suction
Indicator port return

B2

FA1 30/31/32 FA1 40/41/42

ØA1 B1
H1

H2

ØA2
2 MOUNTING HOLES
Ø F x Depth
H1

ØA2 ØA2
A

ØA1 ØA1
H2

L2
ØA2
H1

H2

ØA1

R
L2 element removal

R 3 MOUNTING HOLES
element removal Ø F x Depth

L1 Indicator port return Indicator port return

Indicator port return Indicator port suction

differential
indicator port
B3

Indicator port suction Indicator port suction

B1

B2

D1

NOMINAL SIZE

CODE A A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 D1 F H1 L1 R WEIGHT ELEMENT H2 L2

FA1-10 192 1,3 Kg A-1-10 148

G 3/4” G 3/4” --- 22 38 95 20 96
FA1-11 257 1,5 Kg A-1-11 213
FA1-20 M8x15 249 1,9 Kg A-1-20 182
1 1/2”
FA1-21 G 1 1/4” G 1 1/4” 30 50 295 133 2,2 Kg A-1-21 228
16-UN --- ---
FA1-22 380 2,6 Kg A-1-22 313
FA1-30 218 3,5 Kg 2x A-1-20 182
FA1-31 G 1 1/2” 70 65 264 140 40 3,8 Kg 2x A-1-21 228 128
FA1-32 1 1/2” 349 4,2 Kg 2x A-1-22 313
G 1 1/4” M10x15
FA1-40 G 1 1/2” 16-UN 267 5,0 Kg 2x A-1-20 182
FA1-41 G 1 1/4”+
1 1/2” SAE
46 150 60 284 313 132 5,2 Kg 2x A-1-21 228
J518-3000
FA1-42 398 5,6 Kg 2x A-1-22 313

FA1 SERIES 2/7

ORDERING INFORMATION

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

F A1 21 G10 B B6 R 000
SPARE ELEMENT A1 21 G10

1. FILTER SERIES F
2. FILTER ELEMENT SERIES A1
3. FILTER SIZE 10-11
20-21-22
30-31-32 fit 2 elements A120-A121-A122

40-41-42 fit 2 elements A120-A121-A122

4. FILTER MEDIA 000 no element

C10 paper ß10μm(c) >2
C25 paper ß25μm(c) >2
CW25 paper ß25μm(c) >2 + water absorbent
G10 glassfiber ß12μm(c) >1.000
G25 glassfiber ß22μm(c) >1.000
T60 wire mesh 60 μm
T125 wire mesh 125 μm

5. SEALS B NBR
6. CONNECTIONS B4 G 3/4” for sizes 10-11
B6 G 1 1/4” for sizes 20-21-22
B7 G 1 1/2” for sizes 30-31-32-40-41-42
B6F7M G 1 1/4” +1 1/2” SAE J518-3000 psi - M12 for sizes 40-41-42

7. BYPASS VALVE 0 no by-pass

R 1,7 bar (return application)
S 0,25 bar (suction application)
8. COMPULSORY FIELD 000 Filtrec standard

ACCESSORIES
The accessories must be ordered
separately

INDICATOR MPB pressure gauge 0÷10 bar

for return application
* Available also with LC24=Led * PDB pressure switch 1,3 bar SPDT
connector (see clogging indicators MP0 pressure gauge 0÷16 bar for inline application
catalogue)
MPA pressure/vacuum gauge -1÷5 bar for return and suction application

MPS vacuum gauge 0÷-1 bar for suction application

* PDS vacuum switch -0,2 bar
LC24 LED connector pressure/vacuum switch

FA1 SERIES 3/7

PRESSURE DROP (∆p) INFORMATION FOR FILTER SIZING

The total Delta P through a filter assembly is given from Housing Δp + Element Δp.This ideally should not exceed
0,2 bar for suction application and 0,5 bar for return (it should never exceed 1/3 of the set value of the by-pass
valve). N.B. All the reported data have been obtained at our laboratory, according to specification ISO3968 with
mineral oil having 32 cSt viscosity and density 0,875 Kg/dm3.

HOUSING PRESSURE DROP

The housing ∆p is given by the curve of the considered model and port, in correspondence of the flow rate value.

FA1 1x FA1 2x - 3x -4x

Δp (bar)

Δp (bar)

Flow rate (l/min) Flow rate (l/min)

ELEMENT PRESSURE DROP

The element Δp (bar) is given by the flow rate (l/min) multiplied by the factor in the table here below correspon-
ding to the selected media and divided by 1000. If the oil has a viscosity Vx different than 32 cSt a corrective
factor Vx/32 must be applied.
Example: 80 l/min with A120G10 and oil viscosity 46 cSt: (80 x 2,33)/1000 x (46/32)= 0,27 bar
Example: 80 l/min with (*1) 2x A120G10 and oil viscosity 46 cSt: (80 x 1,17)/1000 x (46/32)= 0,13 bar

C10 C25 CW25 G10 G25 T60 T125

A110 1,90 1,70 6,17 3,60 2,80 0,90 0,60
A111 1,60 0,90 3,67 3,40 1,60 0,50 0,25
A120 0,67 0,57 2,27 2,33 1,23 0,27 0,23
A121 0,60 0,47 1,4 2,00 1,00 0,23 0,20
A122 0,33 0,26 0,94 1,13 0,57 0,13 0,11
(*1) 2 x A120 0,34 0,29 1,13 1,17 0,62 0,14 0,12
(*2) 2 x A121 0,30 0,24 0,70 1,00 0,50 0,12 0,10
(*3) 2 x A122 0,16 0,13 0,47 0,56 0,28 0,06 0,05

(*1) values for FA130 & FA140 - (*2) values for FA131 & FA141 - (*3) values for FA132 & FA142
These sizes are fitting 2 cartridges each

EXAMPLE OF TOTAL Δp CALCULATION

FA120G10BB6R000 with 80 l/min and oil 46 cSt:
Housing Δp 0,1 bar + element Dp 0,27 bar (80 x 2,33)/1000 x (46/32)= total assembly Δp 0,37 bar.

FA140G10BB6R000 with 80 l/min and oil 46 cSt:

Housing Δp 0,03 bar + element Dp 0,13 bar (80 x 1,17)/1000 x (46/32)= total assembly Δp 0,16 bar.

FA1 SERIES 4/7

BYPASS VALVE PRESSURE DROP

The bypass valve ∆p is given by the curve of the considered model and setting, in correspondence of the flow rate
value.

SUCTION BYPASS
FA11x FA12x - 3x -4x
Δp (bar)

Δp (bar)
Flow rate (l/min) Flow rate (l/min)

RETURN/INLINE BYPASS
FA11x FA12x - 3x -4x
Δp (bar)

Δp (bar)

Flow rate (l/min) Flow rate (l/min)

N.B. All the reported data have been obtained at our laboratory, according to specification ISO3968 with mineral oil
having 32 cSt viscosity and density 0,875 Kg/dm3.

HYDRAULIC SIMBOLS

FA1-1x / FA1-2x FA1-4x

   

   

FA1-4x DPI FA1-3x

   

 

   

FA1 SERIES 5/7

USER TIPS INSTALLATION

1. The IN and OUT ports must be connected to the

3
hoses in the correct flow direction (an arrow
shows on the filter head (1).
3
5 1 FILTER HEAD 2. The filter housing should be preferably mounted
with the cartridge (5) downward.
2 INDICATOR PORT 3. Secure to the frame the filter head (1) using the
2 1 threaded fixing holes (3).
3 FIXING HOLES 4. Verify that no tension is present on the filter after
mounting.
4 FILTER CARTRIDGE 5. Enough space must be available for filter
element cartridge replacement.
5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL 6. The visual clogging indicator must be in a
easily viewable position.
7. When a electrical indicator is used, make sure
that it is properly wired.
8. Never run the system with no filter element
fitted.
4
9. Keep in stock a spare FILTREC filter element for
timely replacement when required.

OPERATION

1. The filter must work within the operating

CARTRIDGE TIGHTENING TORQUE conditions of pressure, temperature and
compatibility given in the first page of this data
All models 3/4 turn sheet.
2. The filter element must be replaced as soon
as the clogging indicator signals at working
temperature (in cold start conditions, oil
INDICATOR TIGHTENING TORQUE
temperature lower than 30°C, a false alarm can
Absolute 10 Nm be given due to oil viscosity).
3. If no clogging indicator is mounted, replace the
Differential 50 Nm element according to the system manufacturer’s
recommendations.

MAINTENANCE
WARNING
1. Make sure that the system is switched off and
Make sure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is there is no residual pressure in the filter.
worn during installation and maintenance operation. 2. Unscrew the filter cartridge (5) by turning it
anti-clockwise and remove it.
3. Fit a new FILTREC cartridge element (5),
verifying the part number, particularly
DISPOSAL OF FILTER ELEMENT concerning the micron rating.
4. Ensure that the head mounting face is clean.
The used filter elements and the filter parts dirty of oil 5. Lubricate the gasket of the replacement
are classified as “Dangerous waste material”: they cartridge and the thread prior to assembly.
must be disposed according to the local laws by 7. Spin on the new cartridge until it reaches the
authorized Companies. mounting face and tighten for 3/4 turn.

FA1 SERIES 6/7

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