Hot weather increases dust and contamination. Discover how the right engine, fuel, hydraulic and air filters help prevent costly downtime this summer.
A Clean Hydraulic System
A Clean Hydraulic System – How to Avoid Contamination All hydraulic systems need protection from contamination. Over time, microbes, abrasive particles, corrosion, dust, dirt, water, chemicals and tiny pieces of metal will get into the hydraulic system, and without...
CASE STUDY: High-Temperature Air Filtration Retrofit for a Forging Manipulator at OutoKompu, Sheffield
Bespoke Donaldson Donaspin Pre-Cleaner Solution for Extreme Forging Environments In heavy industrial forging applications, air filtration is critical to engine protection and machine reliability. Extreme heat, airborne scale, metallic dust, and aggressive...
CASE STUDY: Protecting Lift Trucks in Dusty Environments with Donaldson Scavenge System
Clean engines live longer... ... but in some environments and applications, keeping engines clean is much easier said than done! At Alexis, we specialise in helping our clients to make the most out of their machinery, providing the right filters and innovative...
CASE STUDY: How We Helped Modify a Tesab Crusher in an Extremely Dusty Quarry Environment
When it comes to heavy-duty machinery, clean air equals long engine life. But in harsh environments like quarries, keeping engines clean is much easier said than done. At Alexis Filters, we work closely with customers in the construction and quarrying industries to...
What’s the Difference Between Fuel, Oil, and Hydraulic Filters?
Filters are an important part of many machines, but not all filters do the same job. Here’s a simple look at the three most common types. Fuel filters clean fuel before it reaches the engine. This helps stop dirt or water from causing damage and keeps your engine...
The Hidden Cost of Dirty Filters
It’s easy to forget about your filters. They’re small and often out of sight. But leaving a dirty filter in place for too long can cause a lot of problems and cost you money. Blocked filters can make your system work harder, which uses more fuel or electricity. They...
Choosing the Right Filter – A Quick Guide
Choosing the right filter is important for keeping your machines working properly. If you use the wrong one, it can let dirt through, slow your system down, or even damage your equipment. Here are a few things to think about when picking a filter: First, check what...
Essential Winter Care Tips – Checking, Servicing and Replacing Filters
Winter filter maintenance is essential when cold, wet and windy conditions place extra strain on vehicles, engines and machinery. Inspecting, servicing and replacing air, fuel, oil and cabin filters may not be the most enjoyable winter job, but it can help maintain...
History of Donaldson Filters | Alexis Filters
A Century of Filtration Heritage – A Brief History of Donaldson The history of Donaldson Filters began in 1915, when Frank Donaldson Sr developed an air cleaner to protect tractor engines working in dusty agricultural conditions. More than a century later, Donaldson...