Donaldson Company, Inc

Mufflers

Overview

Complete coverage from end to end. For more than 50 years, Donaldson has been a leading supplier of exhaust systems, components and accessories for medium and heavy-duty diesel powered equipment. Our exhaust system product line includes everything you need for a wide variety of on- and off-road applications.

Features

• Seven inlet/outlet styles in both aluminized and stainless steel
• Many different configurations to fit/adapt to your vehicle/equipment
• High temperature paint available on select models
• A full offering of accessories to make sure your exhaust system fits and is mounted properly – clamps, hangers, connectors, tubing, tailpipes and all associated components

Benefits

• Low back pressure for better fuel economy and efficient engine performance
• Corrosion resistant materials for long service life
• Mufflers for every budget – with good, better and best alternatives

Applications

• On-road trucks
• Off-road vehicles and equipment

Muffler Design & Performance

Donaldson mufflers are designed and tested with a specific focus three performance variables.  Be sure to select a system or replacement parts that are right for your application.

• Attenuation
  • Refers to the reduction in sound level measured between an engine without a muffler – and the same engine with a muffler
  • Measured in the decibel scale (dBAs)
  • Traditional mufflers use tubes, baffles, expansion chambers and insulation to control noise
  • New applications include emissions control devices
  • Engine manufacturers generally expect engine exhaust sound reductions of 15 - 25 dBA
  • The EPA also regulates noise levels
     
• Backpressure
  • Refers to the force necessary to flow gases through the exhaust system, or the resistance to flow
  • Excessive backpressure can reduce horsepower and fuel economy
  • To promote efficient engine performance, minimization of backpressure is very important
  • It's important to minimize system friction and momentum effects – expansion, contraction, elbows and velocity head loss at outlet
  • Our muffler specifications offer suggestions for proper selection to reduce backpressure 
     
• Structural
  • Structural durability of systems and components is also very important
  • Variables to consider include position, mounting support, weight and material type
  • For example, if an OE specifies a particular system, and you install a heavier system (such as an emissions control device), its critical that you upgrade hangers, brackets and stanchions with more robust components that can support the added weight
  • Most exhaust system problems seen by our field service techs are due to improper bracketing or use of clamps – rather than issues with muffler construction