Powertrain Vent / Breather – Donaldson

  • Integrated venting and filtration using Tetratex™ ePTFE membrane technology
  • Pressure equalization to prevent seal failures and over-pressurization
  • Protection against water, dust, chemicals, road salt, and contaminants
  • Heavy-duty design for harsh vehicle environments (vibration, shock, gravel impact)
  • Flexible integration with screw-fit or hose-fit attachment options

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Powertrain Vent / Breather – Donaldson

  • The Powertrain Vent/Breather from Donaldson is an integrated venting and filtration solution designed to protect powertrain housings from pressure buildup and external contamination. It equalizes pressure within sealed drivetrain components while preventing the ingress of water, dust, road salt, and other contaminants.
  • Using Tetratex™ ePTFE membrane technology combined with a Synteq™ XP pre-filter, the vent helps maintain long-term performance by preventing oil film buildup and ensuring reliable operation throughout the lifetime of the vehicle.
  • The design supports simplified integration into drivetrain systems through direct screw-fit or hose-fit attachment options, allowing compact installation and flexible integration across different powertrain configurations.
  • Designed for demanding commercial vehicle environments, the vent helps prevent seal failures, over-pressurization, and corrosion caused by condensation or contaminants.
  • Available in two options: Screw-Fit PTV and Hose-Fit PTV Small.

Key features

  • Combined filtration and venting technology using hydrophobic and oleophobic Tetratex™ ePTFE membrane
  • Synteq™ XP high-efficiency pre-filter prevents oil film buildup on the membrane
  • Protects housings from water, dust, chemicals, road salt, and condensation-driven corrosion
  • Pressure equalization to prevent seal blowouts and over-pressurization during rapid thermal and load changes
  • Compact screw-fit and hose-fit attachment designs for flexible integration
  • Designed to operate in harsh vehicle environments with vibration, shock, and contamination exposure
  • Hydrophobic vent technology allows placement below a vehicle’s water fording line, reducing the need for complex hose routing
  • Proven gravel-impact durability for harsh-duty environments, validated to ISO 20567-1:2017

Application areas

  • Powertrains (EV & ICE)
  • eAxles
  • eDrive motors
  • Inverters
  • Conventional transmissions

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  • Since 1915, Donaldson's innovation has driven the development of new technologies to solve complex filtration challenges. Interested in this product? Please contact Donaldson by filling in the contact vendor form.

Donaldson Company, Inc.

As a global leader in the filtration industry, Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Our success comes from our 13,000+ employees, the support our customers receive, and more than 140 manufacturing and distribution centers on six continents.

Proven filtration, future redefined.

Our alternative power filtration solutions are designed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enable greener operations, all while maintaining top-tier productivity levels. For more than 20 years, Donaldson engineers and advanced materials experts have worked collaboratively with leading OEMs and Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers to develop customized solutions that meet specific fuel-cell application requirements in critical areas. Donaldson offers customized solutions that incorporate high efficiency media and carbon layers to effectively address the sources of fuel cell contamination.

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