IDM | Technology/IT
The LifeTec filters differ in design, performance and robustness from conventional products (photo: Donaldson)
High-performance filters
from Germany
Donaldson sets quite new standards with LifeTec and the (P) series
With the "LifeTec" series, Donaldson
has fundamentally enhanced liquid
filters that were initially introduced
in 2000. The LifeTec filters
stand out not just in terms of design, but,
in particular, also in terms of performance
and robustness. In addition, the supplier can
rapidly and flexibly meet the customer's requirements
with a completely new production
30 · 8 2017 | international-dairy.com
line. IDM has visited the Donaldson plant
in Haan, Germany.
Stefan Löbbert, Business Development Manager
of Process Filtration at Donaldson, explains
the approach that led to the development of
LifeTec filters: "We want the industry to have a
rapidly deliverable product, which works more
efficiently than conventional filters and is even
more stable, to meet the requirements in the
harsh daily production routine. When we say efficient,
we naturally mean the total operating
costs, namely, "Total Cost of Ownership."
Modular construction
The LifeTec filters have a modular design on
a basic module of 10“ in length, from which
the finished filters are created in sizes ranging
between 10 and 40“.The liner is made of