Activated Alumina
HILCO Hilite-A™ AT Series Activated Alumina Cartridges utilize a specialized activated alumina media to adsorb acids and oxidation byproducts from synthetic fluids and petroleum-based oils.
Industrial systems depend on clean fluids and gases to operate efficiently. HILCO filter cartridges are engineered to remove contaminants, control moisture, separate liquids and gases, and condition industrial fluids across a wide range of applications. From hydraulic and lubrication systems to fuel gas, process streams, and specialty fluid conditioning,
HILCO products help protect equipment and maintain system performance.
Designed for OEM and retrofit installations, HILCO cartridge filtration technologies are built to meet the demands of modern industrial operations.

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HILCO Hilite-A™ AT Series Activated Alumina Cartridges utilize a specialized activated alumina media to adsorb acids and oxidation byproducts from synthetic fluids and petroleum-based oils.
HILCO HT Series Hilite® Cartridges utilize a high-grade calcined fuller’s earth media to remove acids, oxidation byproducts, gum, and other polar contaminants from industrial fluids.
HILCO Selexsorb™ GT Cartridges are engineered specifically for phosphate ester fluids, including turbine lubrication, hydraulic control, and EHC systems utilizing fluids such as Fyrquel®.
HILCO Saflow™ DS and DD Series Stacked Disc Filter Cartridges are engineered to provide reliable filtration during cold starts and high differential pressure conditions.
HILCO Process Cartridges are designed as a direct replacement for conventional string-wound filter elements used in industrial fluid systems.
HILCO Pleated Synthetic Filter Cartridges are designed to remove particulate contamination from hydraulic and lubrication systems using high-performance synthetic media.
HILCO Pleated Cellulose Filter Cartridges are designed to remove particulate contamination from hydraulic, lubrication, and general industrial fluid systems using an organic cellulose media.
HILCO Liquid Coalescing Cartridges are designed to separate water from hydrocarbon-based fluids by promoting coalescence of finely dispersed droplets.
BENEFITS
Industrial systems face a variety of contamination challenges that cannot be solved by a single filtration technology. Depending on the application, HILCO filter cartridges remove solid particles, separate water and gases, recover lubricants, control moisture, reduce acids, and condition fluids to maintain system performance.
Engineered for specific operating conditions, HILCO cartridge filtration technologies help protect equipment while supporting efficient and reliable operation.

Filters remove particulates, moisture, degradation byproducts, and other contaminants that can impact system performance.
Filtration, coalescing, adsorption, and fluid conditioning solutions are tailored to different operating requirements.
Filtration helps protect pumps, turbines, compressors, valves, bearings, and other critical system components.
The right cartridge filtration products support cleaner systems, longer maintenance intervals, and dependable equipment operation.
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HILCO industrial filter cartridges are used in applications where contamination control and equipment reliability are essential to maintaining safe and efficient operations.
WHY HILLIARD
Over a century of filtration expertise, with custom and standard products engineered to OEM standards—not just setting the bar but raising it.
In-house manufacturing gives Hilliard the flexibility to adapt standard products to new applications and respond quickly to customer needs.
ISO 9001:2015-certified, with strict quality standards backed by industry approvals, including ASME and API.
A global distributor network, technical support, and HILCO Lab Services keep your systems running long after the filter cartridges are installed.
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Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control

Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.

High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.

Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.

Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.

Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.

Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
Application-Specific Filtration for Industrial Fluid Systems