Baldwin Filters
Baldwin Filters PT8484 Hydraulic Filter Element 8-31/32
Hydraulic cartridge filter element measuring 8 31/32 inches long with a 43.5 psid bypass valve
- TypeAutomotive Filters
- Cartridge design simplifies element replacement
- 8-31/32 inch height fits specified JCB equipment
- 2-9/16 inch diameter matches housing requirements
- 5 psid bypass valve maintains flow during clogging
- Bail handle enables tool-free installation and removal
Product identity and fit
The Baldwin Filters PT8484 is a cartridge-style hydraulic filter element measuring 8-31/32 inches in height and length with a 2-9/16 inch outside diameter. It is designed for hydraulic systems on J. C. Bamford equipment where a bail-handle cartridge with an integrated 43.5 psid bypass valve is specified. Builders needing a different thread interface or a spin-on canister should select another part.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a passive filtration component the element generates no heat, noise or electrical draw during normal operation. Flow resistance is determined by the media and the 43.5 psid bypass valve which opens only when differential pressure exceeds that threshold. The cartridge simply replaces the used element inside the existing housing.
Behaviour under sustained load
Under continuous flow the filter captures contaminants until the pressure differential reaches the bypass setting, at which point the valve opens to maintain system flow. The 1-9/32 inch inside diameter and fixed media area define the service interval for the host machine. The element does not degrade from vibration or temperature cycling in the hydraulic circuit.
Highlights
- Cartridge design simplifies element replacement
- 8-31/32 inch height fits specified JCB equipment
- 2-9/16 inch diameter matches housing requirements
- 5 psid bypass valve maintains flow during clogging
- Bail handle enables tool-free installation and removal
Specifications
| Brand | BALDWIN FILTERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Automotive Filters |
Questions about this item
How is the PT8484 cartridge installed, and what step is often missed?
Slide the element into the housing until the bail handle seats, then secure the handle to lock the filter; skipping the handle latch lets the cartridge bypass under pressure.
What maintenance does the PT8484 need after installation?
Replace the cartridge at the equipment manufacturer's service interval; the included 43.5 psid bypass valve is not serviceable and requires a full element change when flow drops.
What limit appears first during sustained hydraulic flow?
The 43.5 psid bypass valve opens first, allowing unfiltered fluid past the element when differential pressure reaches that threshold.
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