A filter module assembly utilizes a priority valve installed in a manifold to
allow
for continuous filtration of hydraulic fluid up to a predetermined flow value and
diverts occasional high flow to a secondary circuit. This arrangement provides
both a low pressure drop at a high flow condition and structural integrity (1,000,000
impulse cycles from 0 to 6000 psi) while at the same time may reduce the weight
by as much as 50% from a conventional design approach.
