Filtration expertise at Hengst: With more than 65 years of experience

Hengst has stood for first-class filtration since 1958. We are constantly expanding our expertise and offering it in more and more applications.

For more than six decades, we at Hengst Filtration have been developing technologies that set global standards in quality, performance and reliability. Our filtration expertise is based on a unique combination of practical experience, in-depth understanding of materials and media and continuous research and development work.

Depth of application and wealth of experience

The core company Hengst Filtration and many subsidiaries of the Hengst Group have decades of cross-industry experience in the field of filtration. This experience significantly reduces your start-up risk for joint projects.

We develop our filtration solutions together with leading OEMs and system integrators - ensuring OEM-quality solutions.

Research and development at the highest level

In our TechCenter Filtration and our other development departments, engineers and scientists from a wide range of disciplines work together to develop the filtration solutions of the future. Using scientific methods and a deep understanding of the underlying phenomena, we develop the product solutions for your problem.

We use state-of-the-art development and simulation methods to realize the optimum concepts for a wide range of applications. These also shorten the validation time and reduce the risk of market launches. We rely on:

Simulations

Detailed calculations and simulations of flow behavior, pressure losses and separation efficiencies.

Our TechCenter Filtration is our headquarters for all things filtration. This is where we have pooled our innovative strengths and are working on the filtration solutions of the future.

Dr. Rolf Gausepohl

Dr. Rolf Gausepohl

Head of TechCenter Filtration

Customized solutions for every industry

Thanks to our filtration expertise, we develop not only standard products but also customer-specific filtration solutions that are precisely tailored to the application, even if it is new. From the initial analysis and joint concept development through to series production, we support our partners throughout the entire development process.

Our solutions cover a wide range of industries:

Automotive and Off-Highway

Hengst develops and manufactures filtration solutions for oil, fuel, intake air, cabin air and hydraulic media. As a development partner to leading automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural and construction machinery manufacturers, we combine OEM expertise with rapid availability in the spare parts market. In addition to filters, we also offer other items for vehicles. The result: efficient, clean and long-lasting mobility as well as reliable protection for the engine, drivetrain, hydraulic components and passengers. Globally available, precisely fitting, quality-assured and sustainable.

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Quality and standards as a basic principle

Filtration is strongly driven by standards - with different, sometimes overlapping regulations for each industry.

In the automotive sector, ISO 5011, ISO 4548, ISO 19438, SAE J1488 and ISO 11155 regulate testing, flanked by IATF 16949. Building services engineering uses DIN EN ISO 16890, ISO 29463 and EN 1822. Industry and manufacturing work with EN 60335-2-69, OSHA 1910.1053 and 1926.1153, ISO 16890 as well as EU 1935/2004 and FDA. Food and beverages follow e.g. EU 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR, for medical devices it is e.g. DIN EN ISO 13485.

Are you looking for filtration solutions that meet a specific standard?

Feel free to get in touch with us! Our experts will be happy to advise you.

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Continuous expansion of know-how and expertise

In addition to our own research and development, we are continuously expanding our portfolio of filtration solutions through targeted acquisitions. This gives us access to new markets and technologies and strengthens our expertise in a wide range of areas.

Our claim: The best possible filtration for every application

Filtration expertise: bundled in our Competence Centers

Hengst is now active in many application areas. In order to ensure expertise for all applications and product groups, we have bundled this expertise in various competence centers. We have therefore established locations around the globe that focus specifically on the areas of Automotive, Industrial Air Filtration, Building Air Filtration, Hydraulic Filtration, Health Care and many more.

This specialization ensures that we can combine the highest production quality, efficiency and expertise in all areas.

With our many years of experience, in-depth understanding of the industry and technical excellence, we develop solutions that not only meet current requirements, but are also future-oriented. We combine scientific precision with industrial experience - for filtration solutions that make the decisive difference.

Do you need strong filtration solutions?

Then please contact us!

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Nienkamp 55-85
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GERMANY
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Our corporate vision
Sustainable

We make the planet cleaner with our products. We also make the journey there as clean as possible.

Innovative

We develop the filtration solutions of the future. For our customers and for society.

Efficient

Our focus is on energy efficiency. This helps the environment and saves costs.