Hydraulic Filter suits mid-pressure applications.

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Manufactured using Synteq(TM) XP filter media, Duramax® HNK delivers 5 micron absolute efficiency with holding capacity of 12 micron filter. Users can choose between spin-on or bowl cartridge style filter without changing heads. Filter interface provides optimal sealing without having to torque to specification. Applications include hydrostatic charge filtration, pilot circuits, powershift transmissions, mid-pressure kidney loops, and return line with cold start spikes.



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Donaldson Duramax Filter Takes The Industry Standard To The Next Level



The next generation of filter for mid-pressure hydraulic applications showcased at ConExpo - Con/Agg 2008 in Las Vegas

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - March 11 -Donaldson Company, (NYSE:DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, announced the company will showcase the new Donaldson Duramax® filter - the Duramax HNK hydraulic spin-on filter - for mid-pressure applications at ConExpo - Con/Agg 2008 in Las Vegas in March. The redesigned Duramax filter provides unsurpassed high performance filtration and flexibility.

Unique to the new Duramax filter is the ability to choose between a spin-on or bowl cartridge style filter without changing heads. The new filter interface makes service easier and provides reliable sealing without having to torque to specification.

The Duramax HNK hydraulic spin-on filter is manufactured using the breakthrough Synteq(TM) XP filter media which delivers 5 micron absolute efficiency with a holding capacity of a 12 micron filter - a necessity to meet ever-increasing system cleanliness requirements. Customer benefits include extended filter life, higher capacity and lower pressure drop. Typical Duramax HNK applications include:

- Hydrostatic charge filtration
- Pilot circuits
- Powershift transmissions
- Mid-pressure kidney loops
- Return line with cold start spikes

Visit Donaldson Engine Systems & Parts at the 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show, Booth S-16526 (South Hall).

For more information, visit www.donaldson.com/conexpo or contact Donaldson toll free at (866) 484-8329.

About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of air and liquid filtration systems and replacement parts 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 diesel engine equipment and industrial filtration solutions through innovative research and development, superior technology, and global presence. Our 12,000 employees contribute to the company's success by supporting our customers at more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.

Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Janice Kovala
952.703.4552
janice.kovala@donaldson.com

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