Introduction to the FLUID FILTER ELEMENT
When maintaining heavy machinery, commercial fleets, or specialized equipment, maintaining fluid purity is essential. The 2940-00-029-0388 FLUID FILTER ELEMENT is a precision-engineered, replaceable component designed to remove solid particles from various fluid mediums ranging from heavy liquids to gases.
Technical Specifications and Design
This filter element relies on porous metallic or non-metallic materials, stacked disks, or wound wire to capture and retain solid contaminants while allowing fluids to flow seamlessly. Key technical parameters include:
- Nominal Particle Removal: Rated at less than 50 microns.
- Absolute Particle Removal: Rated at less than 75 microns.
- Integration: Designed either to fit directly into a dedicated housing cavity or to connect securely using an integral outer casing and mounting facility.
Cross-Reference and Alternate Part Numbers
Due to its widespread use across multiple industries and equipment types, this component corresponds to a robust catalog of manufacturer part numbers and CAGE codes. Commonly recognized alternate part numbers associated with this item include:
- AB Volvo Penta: VO466634, 466634-3, 466634, 21707134
- Caterpillar: 1W3300, 1R658, 1R0658, 2P4004
- General Motors: 6439392, PF857
- Mack Trucks: 485GB3913B, 485GB3913, 485GB3191B, 485GB3191
- Fleetguard / Cummins Filtration: LF667, LF0066700
- Baldwin Filters: B76
- Donaldson: P553191
- Wix Corp: 51791
- NAPA: 1791
Applications and Manufacturers
The versatility of the FLUID FILTER ELEMENT makes it a trusted choice for numerous industrial, automotive, and defense manufacturers. Primary contributors and equipment builders utilizing this component specification include:
- AB Volvo Penta and Volvo BM Italia
- Caterpillar Inc. and Caterpillar UK Ltd
- Mack Trucks and Volvo Group Government Sales
- General Motors Corporation
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Cargotec Sweden AB (Kalmar Industries)
- Ministry of Defence Navy Ships Support Agency