MARADYNE MS-60-3 DUAL ELEMENT MULTI-PORT FILTER

Description:

The MARADYNE MS-60-3 Dual Element Multi-Port Filter is a hydraulic sump filter used in fluid power systems to remove contaminants and protect pumps, valves, and actuators from premature wear. Commonly installed in hydraulic power units, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, machine tools, and industrial automation systems requiring reliable suction-side filtration. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and hydraulic system integrators use this filter for replacement, retrofit, and new hydraulic installations to improve system cleanliness and extend component life.

Applications:

The MARADYNE MS-60-3 Dual Element Multi-Port Filter is used to filter hydraulic oil in suction-line and reservoir applications before fluid enters pumps and downstream hydraulic components. It is commonly found in hydraulic power units, machine tools, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling systems, mining equipment, and industrial automation systems where clean hydraulic fluid is critical for reliable operation. The multi-port design simplifies installation while the dual-element configuration increases dirt-holding capacity and service life.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: MARADYNE
• Part Number: MS-60-3
• Product Type: Dual Element Multi-Port Hydraulic Filter
• Series: MS
• Filter Type: Sump / Suction Line Filter
• Element Configuration: Twin-Life Dual Element
• Construction: Lightweight Cast Aluminum Housing
• Function: Removes contaminants from hydraulic fluid before entering pumps
• Flow Capacity: Series range from 10 to 150 GPM
• Filtration Media: Reusable, Cleanable Dual Element
• Bypass Valve: Integral Bypass Valve Isolated in Filter Head
• Port Configuration: Multi-Port with Up to 3 Outlet Ports
• Port Sizes: 1 in to 3 in NPTF (series dependent)
• Seal Material: Buna Standard; Optional Viton O-Rings
• Compatible Fluids: Hydraulic Oils, Lubricants, and Mineral-Based Fluids
• Application: Hydraulic Power Units, Mobile Hydraulics, Industrial Equipment, and Automation Systems
• Operating Pressure: Designed for Hydraulic Suction Applications

Common Replacements:

• MARADYNE MS-20-3
• MARADYNE MS-40-3
• MARADYNE SU-60 Dual Element Sump Filter