Donaldson at a Glance
Since its founding in 1915, Donaldson has been developing filtration solutions for vehicles, machinery, and industrial applications. The invention of the first air filter for tractors gave rise to a company that today serves customers worldwide across a wide range of industries. Whether it’s air, oil, or fluid filtration—Donaldson develops solutions that help protect machinery, ensure reliable processes, and maintain the long-term performance of equipment. Today, Donaldson products are used in numerous sectors—from mobile machinery and industrial manufacturing processes to modern energy and future technologies.
10 Innovation Centers
1.300 Scientists & Engineers
150 Locations Worldwide
100+ Years of filtration expertise
Quality Matters!
Quality has always been at the heart of Donaldson. Through the continuous development of filtration solutions and filter media, the company creates products designed to meet the demands of modern machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment. The goal is to reliably protect components from contaminants, maintain efficiency, and extend the service life of machinery and equipment.
In addition to high-performance products, Donaldson prioritizes high availability. Thanks to a strong European logistics network and close collaboration with ELSÄSSER Filtertechnik, many products can be delivered quickly. This helps minimize unplanned downtime and ensures that maintenance work is carried out efficiently.
Examples from our range of Donaldson filter products
Step 1: Enter the part number
Simply enter your filter's part number into the search bar or directly into our part number lookup tool. Our filter shop automatically recognizes your entry and launches the appropriate product search. This allows you to quickly and easily find the relevant search results.
Step 2: Select the Right Filter
Select either the original filter you're looking for or a technically interchangeable alternative. All suggested alternatives are clearly displayed, making it easy to compare them. This way, you can quickly find the right solution for your application.
Step 3: Simply order online
Add the desired item to your shopping cart and complete your order in just a few steps. Availability, delivery time, and other important information are displayed right away. This way, you can quickly get the products you need and avoid unnecessary downtime.
Innovation as a Driving Force
Standing still is not an option when machines, vehicles, and industrial processes are constantly evolving. That is why Donaldson focuses on research, development, and technological advancement to adapt filtration solutions to new requirements. Whether it’s rising efficiency demands, longer maintenance intervals, or more demanding operating conditions—modern filtration helps reliably protect components and maintain the long-term performance of equipment.
With global innovation centers and a broad network of scientists and engineers, Donaldson is constantly working on new technologies and solutions for a wide range of industries. The focus is not only on today’s applications but also on future developments in areas such as modern manufacturing, energy generation, and new mobility concepts. The combination of many years of experience and continuous innovation enables Donaldson to constantly advance filtration technologies and provide customers with reliable solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Filtration for Every Challenge
The requirements for filtration solutions vary depending on the industry and application. Donaldson therefore develops technologies for a wide range of applications and supports customers in industries such as the automotive industry, construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, power generation, electronics, food and beverage production, and other industrial applications.
With specialized solutions for air, oil, and liquid filtration, Donaldson helps reliably protect machinery, equipment, and processes. Through close collaboration with a wide variety of markets and application areas, we develop filtration solutions tailored to specific requirements that are used in numerous applications worldwide.
DONALDSON ENGINE
The Engine division is primarily responsible for four different product groups:
- Air filter
- Fuel filter
- Lube oil filter
- Hydraulic filters
What is Donaldson BLUE / Ultra-Web?
The blue filter media from Donaldson marks the highest quality level of filter media. Donaldson Ultra-Web media has a fine layer of nanofibers over the cellulose media, which allows dirt to be filtered out efficiently. The result is lower back pressure, longer service life and greater efficiency right from the start. Ultra-Web media are now also available for the aftermarket and are offered in all product groups.
DONALDSON TORIT® – INDUSTRIAL AIR FILTRATION
Donaldson offers the perfect solution to ensure clean air in your industrial processes. The portfolio includes complete dust collection systems as well as dust collection cartridges, bag filters and bag filter systems. By using Ultra-Web media technology, Donaldson offers longer service life, cost savings and cleaner air than cartridges with conventional media technology. Donaldson also supplies the right filters for high-temperature applications. Find your perfect industrial filtration solution!
DONALDSON ULTRAFILTER™ – COMPRESSED AIR TECHNOLOGY
With products such as compressed air filter elements, compressed air filter housings and dryer filter elements, Donaldson offers high-quality filtration solutions for compressed air and gas. These are also known as CAF, which means “Compressed Air Filtration”.
Donaldson Brochures & Catalogs
Discover more information about Donaldson's filtration solutions. In our brochures and catalogs, you'll find technical information, product overviews, and further details on the various product lines and technologies.