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Donaldson powers up mining filtration with new dust extraction and air solutions

donaldson powers up mining filtration

In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, where sustainability and maximising efficiency are top priorities, mining operations require smart, scalable dust control solutions.

Donaldson, a global leader in filtration technologies, has introduced a suite of innovative filtration products that directly address these industry needs.

Downflow® Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) Collectors, the Downdraft Bench Evolution (DBE) and the Ultrapac™ Heatless Adsorption Compressed Air Dryers represent a new era in dust and air quality management. Solutions designed to meet the rugged demands of the surface mining and metal fabrication sectors.

When incorporating reliable filtration technologies together, these solutions:

  • Enhance product quality and integrity
  • Maximise efficiency & performance
  • Extend equipment life & minimise operating costs
  • Increase operational reliability
  • Support compliance with Australian safety and environmental standards

Donaldson Downflow® Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) collector

Australian miners are constantly seeking new ways to enhance air quality and manage dust across their operations. This remains a major challenge for site involved in surface mining, laboratory work and fabrication workshops. The complexity increases when it comes to processes like crushing, material handling, welding, plasma cutting and grinding, all of which produce fine, sub-micron dust particles.

Donaldson Downflow® Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) collector is designed to help optimise processes, supporting clean and efficient environments, with high-performance filtration and operational reliability.

Whether it’s crushing and material handling in laboratory conditions, welding, plasma cutting, or grinding, the DFPRE system handles sub-micron dust efficiently thanks to its horizontal Ultra-Web® fine fiber cartridge filters and natural downward airflow that enhances dust separation and cleaning efficiency.

Available in 4, 6, 9 or 12 filter configurations, the DFPRE dust collector is engineered with flexibility in mind allowing operators to select a size that precisely matches their production scale and space requirements. The pre-assembled nature of these units is a game changer — minimising installation time and complexity, a critical factor for sites operating on tight timelines or remote locations where skilled labour may be limited.

Donaldson Downdraft Bench Evolution

For hands-on fabrication work, where grinding, polishing and finishing of metal components are common, the Donaldson Downdraft Bench Evolution (DBE) dust collector offers a versatile and efficient solution.

The DBE system helps provide a productive environment, with fewer filters delivering the same high level of filtration, operational costs may be reduced — a key consideration where cost control is critical.

This self-contained workstation pulls dust and fumes away from the operators breathing zone, combining high efficiency triagonal cartridge filters with a downward airflow to enhance capture efficiency.

The DBE dust collector also offers an ergonomic work surface, LED lighting for better visibility and hinged wing panels for handling longer components — ideal for custom metal work in mining maintenance workshops.

Ultrapac™ Smart Heatless Adsorption Dryers

Compressed air systems power critical operations but without effective filtration, moisture and debris can cause corrosion, reduce equipment lifespan and lead to costly process interruptions.

Donaldson’s Ultrapac™ Smart Heatless Adsorption Dryers is a complete and compact compressed air treatment solution designed to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.  These dryers are equipped with pre-filters and after-filters offering a complete plug-and-play air purification system.

The Ultrapac Smart dryer’s compact, efficient design and zero-heat regeneration cycle make it ideal for high-performance systems that need to run 24/7 with minimal intervention. Plus, its ability to maintain purity even in harsh climates or dusty conditions helps provide uninterrupted production.

These dryers combat the damage caused by moisture and contaminants in compressed air systems and support compressed air quality, offering key benefits like equipment longevity and reliability

With more than a century of filtration experience, Donaldson provides you with a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading products and technology, expert service and support to drive productivity and a level of value that can’t be found anywhere else.

Interested in learning how Donaldson’s filtration solutions can be tailored to your operation? Contact a Donaldson filtration specialist today.