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History of Filtration Innovation
for Engine Powered Vehicles & Equipment
OVERVIEW 1910s 1990s

First-ever air cleaner invented by
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Frank Donaldson Ultra-Web Nanofiber Filtration Technology
first used in engine filtration products
Donaldson PowerCore Filtration
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1930s Technology developed
First closed crankcase ventilation system Engine liquid and mobile hydraulics filter production
(pollution control device) invented for cars expanded globally
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Patent issued for oil-washed air cleaner Donaldson Endurance extended service
filters introduced
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1950s Pulse Jet Air Cleaner (PJAC ) applied on
M1 Abrams tank
Innovative dry-type air cleaner and filter Donaldson pioneers the design of the
integrated catalytic converter muffler
First Donaldson exhaust manufacturing facility ™
opened Silent Partner first muffler to effectively reduce
engine brake noise
1960s 2000s
Introduced mufflers with integrated ejectors Ground-breaking PowerCore G2
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Filtration Technology introduced
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1970s Spiracle crankcase filtration introduced

Mobile hydraulic low pressure filters manufactured Synteq XP filter media launched in
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SealClamp band-style exhaust clamp next generation Duramax and
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Spiracle™ crankcase filtration system
Developed Self Cleaning Air Filter (SCAF)
Synteq fuel filter media first and second generations
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1980s Revolutionary additive replenishment
technology introduced into lube and coolant
Donaldson pioneered Ultra-Web filters
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Nanofiber Filtration Technology T.R.A.P. filtration technology for
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Revolutionary Duramax ® hydraulic reservoirs
mid-pressure hydraulic spin-on First to verify patented tailpipe and crankcase
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Synteq filter media developed solutions with CARB and EPA
for lube and hydraulic DPF cleaning system and DMF muffler launched
Produced engine liquid filters for the emissions retrofit market
Introduced PJAC Ultra®
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Innovative RadialSeal sealing technology
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Pleatloc media spacing invented 2010 & beyond
Mufflers designed to meet U.S. EPA truck noise Synteq XP Media improves Donaldson Endurance
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regulations extended life fuel filters
Active DPF system for transit bus verified
Fuel filter production began in South Africa

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