FLUID FILTER ELEMENT AND BYPASS ADAPTOR

摘要

A fluid filter arrangement is provided. The fluid filter arrangement includes a filter cartridge having a ring of filter media sealingly bonded to first and second end caps. The first and second end caps having first and second openings, respectively, fluidly communicating with the interior of the ring of filter media. The second end cap includes a seal surrounding the second opening. The fluid filter arrangement further includes an adaptor having at least one housing mount on the external side and an annular flange having a valve seat on the internal side. The adaptor is sealingly mates with the second the end cap.