In the metals manufacturing industry, quality filtration is essential for maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and extending the lifespan of critical systems such as hydraulic and lubrication equipment. These applications operate under high pressures, temperatures, and humidity, making them especially vulnerable to damage from contaminants. 

Common contaminants:  

  • Dust
  • Metal Shavings
  • Water
  • Oxidant Byproducts
  • Airborne Particulates

Systems at Risk:

  • Blast Furnaces
  • Walking Beam Furnaces
  • Cold/Hot Strip Mills
  • Metal Casters
  • Pickling lines

TTI’s patented SmartMedia technology utilizes parallel flow to create unique performance enhancements to existing filter elements. 

SmartMedia filters are ideal for systems with cold start-ups and offer exceptionally low pressure drops for most other hydraulic, lubrication, or bulk fluid transfer systems.

Major Benefits of SmartMedia:
• Up to 35% Longer Filter Life
• Up to 35% Lower Initial Pressure Drop
• Drop-In Solution for Existing Applications
• Patent Protected Design 

TTI Parallel Flow Design Technology, SMartFlow™ PowerGuard™ Filter Element
TTI Titan PowerBreather™ Desiccant Breather, System Breathing Technology, Inflow and Outflow Only Design

The PowerBreather™ SmartFlow Adapter allows for exhaust of the outflow air prior to entering the breather, protecting the breather from oil mist and system humidity and ensuring even longer breather life.
•Oil Mist Mitigation
•Improved Flow Capacity
•Longer Breather Service Life

•Small to Medium-Sized Tanks
•Oil-Misted Gearboxes
•High Velocity Hydraulic Systems
•Oil Pumps


Servo Valves, Proportional Valves

Cold Strip Mills, Coolants, Centralized Lube Systems, Hot Mill Drive Systems

Centrifugal Pumps, Bearing Housings, Pump Stations in Ribbon Lap Plant, Other pump types

Aluminum Extrusion Presses, Ball Bearings, Journal Bearings, Needle Bearings, Other bearing types

(These Critical Industry Systems Cross With: Hydac/Schroeder, Pall, Parker)


Implementing high-performance filtration helps ensure cleaner fluids, more efficient operation, and lower maintenance costs across the board.

TTI’s proprietary DuoGlass media ensures industry-leading filtration efficiency and greater dirt holding capacity — resulting in cleaner systems, smoother operations, and extended life for both components and overall assets. 

Experience up to 35% longer service life compared to competing filtration products. With fewer changeouts and less downtime, PowerGuard filters and PowerBreathers offer greater maintenance efficiency and long-term cost savings.

SmartMedia filter elements allow multiple medias to work together in a single element, delivering 35% longer filter lifespan, broader contaminant protection, and lower differential pressure to prevent sparking — all while maintaining desired system cleanliness and filtration efficiency. 

At TTI, we’re never content with the status quo. From proprietary medias and patented technologies to next-generation breather upgrades, we’re continuously pushing boundaries to offer higher value and more effective solutions to meet the evolving demands of the global power industry.


To learn more about our extensive range of products and how we can meet your equipment needs and reduce maintenance costs, please call us today at 303-585-0132 or leave a message through our contact form.