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Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket — ISO 4406 tank breathers

Name: Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket
Brand: custommetalfilters.com
SKU: EHM-ELM-09
Price: 2.8 USD
Availability: InStock

Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket for catching dirt and debris when hydraulic, gearbox and lube tanks are topped up, with a mesh basket that hangs under the filler-breather cap. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket (ISO 4406 tank breathers) — Tank, Pump & Line Strainers

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

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Category Type Standard Mesh count / micron Material Finish

Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 4406 tank breathers)

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Size	Basket diameter (mm)	Depth (mm)	Mesh	Micron rating (u00b5m)
u00d848	48	80	30-Mesh	547
u00d860	60	110	40-Mesh	385
u00d880	80	150	60-Mesh	233

Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket (ISO 4406 tank breathers) is used for catching dirt and debris when hydraulic, gearbox and lube tanks are topped up, with a mesh basket that hangs under the filler-breather cap.

Made by: Woven Wire Mesh (Weaving) · Deep Drawing, Stamping & Forming · Filter Fabrication & Assembly

Where Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket Is Used

Hydraulic power units: combined filler-breather assemblies on reservoirs.
Industrial gearboxes: oil fill ports on drives and reducers.
Mobile machinery: tank fillers on excavators and tractors.
Compressors & engines: oil fill necks.

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How to Specify Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket

Basket size: Basket diameter and depth must suit the filler neck and tank depth.
Mesh: 30–60 mesh stops debris without slowing filling.
Material: Stainless or zinc-plated steel, compatible with the oil.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 304; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

Always pour new oil through the basket — never lift it out to fill faster.
Clean the basket and change the breather air element on the same schedule.

Common Mistakes

Removing the basket, which lets rags and debris into the tank.
Ignoring the breather element, so dusty air enters every time the level drops.

When Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket Is Not the Right Choice

Not a substitute for filtering new oil with a filter cart; new oil is often dirtier than the system requires.

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Pricing

Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$2.80 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket used for?

Catching dirt and debris when hydraulic, gearbox and lube tanks are topped up, with a mesh basket that hangs under the filler-breather cap.

Why does a hydraulic filler cap have a basket?

It catches debris introduced while the tank is being filled.

What mesh is used in filler baskets?

Usually 30–60 mesh.

What does the breather element do?

It filters air drawn into the tank as the oil level falls.

Which specifications of Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket does custommetalfilters.com supply?

The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Hydraulic Filler Breather Strainer Basket, from u00d848 to u00d880. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.