Donaldson Showcases New OEM Hydraulic Filtration Technology at Bauma 2013

Donaldson's new FLK assemblies provide higher pressure fatigue ratings than traditional filters. With its re-usable filter housing and replacement cartridge design, it offers several advantages for disposal of used filters. The FLK's industrial, raised hand-grips make it easy to remove the housing from the head without the need for special service tools. The versatile filter head accommodates multiple filter lengths, while the housing locks the filter cartridge in place, providing a clean filter service process and simplifying positioning during assembly.

FLK is manufactured using two of Donaldson's industry-leading filtration technologies – Synteq XP and RadialSeal™:

Synteq XP media technology takes hydraulic filtration performance to a new level. This resin-free bonded media provides lower operating pressure drop, higher efficiency, superior cold-start filtration, extended filter life (up to 2 to 3 times that of traditional filter media) and versatile and smaller filter packaging configurations.
    Donaldson RadialSeal™ creates a clean, leak-tight seal – with no metal-to-metal contact – that protects the system from harmful ingressed contaminants, preventing cross contamination of oil. RadialSeal provides a robust connection with superior vibration resistance, making it an ideal solution for heavy-duty applications.

"As hydraulic fluid cleanliness requirements have tightened and more compact filtration systems are launched, we've seen increased demand for better hydraulic filter solutions that meet requirements for lower pressure drop, higher efficiency and longer service life," said Richard Lewis, General Manager of the Liquid Filtration Product Business Unit, at Donaldson Company. "Our FLK medium pressure hydraulic filtration products with Synteq XP media represent a significant leap forward in hydraulic filtration, meeting all of these key expectations."

Donaldson will showcase the FLK medium pressure hydraulic filtration technology along with a host of other filtration technologies at Bauma 2013 – Booth 320 (Hall A4) – held April 15-21 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.

Links to more information:
FLK Medium Pressure Hydraulic Filtration bochure: http://www.donaldson.com/en/engine/support/datalibrary/081341.pdf

Learn more about Donaldson hydraulic filtration technologies at www.donaldsonfilters.com, www.donaldsonoemfiltration.com and on YouTube.

About Donaldson Company

Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our approximately 12,800 employees contribute to the Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.