Filters

Specialists in the field with extensive knowledge on all aspects of filtration, FCP Solutions has regional distribution of Baldwin Filters and Sakura filters and this is something we are immensely proud of as a small local business. Between these brands we can satisfy most enquiries from wholesale and trade, through to the largest end users and at home mechanics. We have an extensive stock range to back this up and are constantly evolving this to cater to a changing market. We also stock and supply when needed, filters from other major brands in the industry to offer our customers a complete filtration solutions and save you time searching.
 

Sakura Filters

FCP Solutions has been supplying Sakura filters for over 20 years and we are proud to have grown into one of their largest independent distributors in Australia. Sakura Filters are manufactured by the ADR Group of Companies for Sakura Filter Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, in accordance to OEM specification. The group’s products are used as OEM as well as OES by major companies such as Hino, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kubota, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Nissan Diesel, Toyota and many more. Sakura products are exported to more than 120 countries world wide

Wix Filters

FCP Solutions is proud to announce that since 2023 we have been the appointed distributor for Wix Filters in North Queensland. Since 1939, Wix Filters has led innovation in filtration products, providing solutions across automotive, diesel, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Their comprehensive range includes oil, air, fuel, coolant, and hydraulic filters, designed with a commitment to quality. Wix products are developed with rigorous research, tested against strict standards like ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001, and validated through continuous quality assurance processes, ensuring reliability in even the toughest applications. In 2016 Mann + Hummell acquired Wix filtration globally which resulted in the creation of one of the world's-largest filtration-technology companies

Baldwin Filters

FCP Solutions are proud to supply Baldwin Filters. We have grown into one of their largest distributors over the last 20 years. Baldwin Filters have been manufacturing filters since 1936 and you don't stay in business that long without making a quality product. Baldwin are recognised as one of the world’s leading filter manufacturing companies providing over 6000 individual filter products. They are also now one of the largest having been acquired by Parker in 2017. Baldwin supply filters to over 150 OEM companies and they bring that quality to the consumer in their aftermarket range which is made to meet or exceed the OE offering.

Mann FIlter

Since 2023 FCP Solutions has been an approved distributor of MANN-FILTER, a brand with over 70 years of experience in creating advanced filtration solutions for a wide range of vehicles. Manufactured in Germany, MANN-FILTER oil filters are engineered to remove impurities and ensure only clean oil circulates through the engine. Their filters are designed to complement high-performance oils and meet the demands of modern engines while also supporting older models. MANN-FILTER’s extensive range emphasizes clean components for optimal performance and longer engine life.

Parker Hydraulics

In 2017 Parker Hannifin acquired Baldwin filters. As major Baldwin Filters distributors this has given us distribution access to Parker filtration products to offer our customers a superior product choice.  Parker’s hydraulic filters and portable purification systems are designed to meet equipment specifications and to ensure superior performance of low, medium or high-pressure hydraulic systems. Applications include industrial, mobile, marine, mining, oil and gas, ground support, and hydraulic service.

 

Parker Racor

Racor is a name synonymous with fuel filtration and legendary quality. For over forty years Parker’s Racor Division has been one brand of fuel filtration systems that has earned the confidence and respect of engine and equipment builders, owners and operators around the world. FCP Solutions stock a range of Racor products including large stock holdings of all the Racor turbine series replacement elements.

Filtrec

Filtrec is committed to producing the most complete line of hydraulic filters and filter housings for process, hydraulic and compressed air industries. Italian made quality, service and flexibility have been the hallmarks of their success plus their ability to address the ever-changing market. We have access to the complete range of Filtrec filters from their well stocked warehouse, this offers our customers complete hydraulic filtration supply solutions.

Unfilter

Unifilter offer one of the world’s largest ranges of automotive air filters, proudly manufactured in Australia by a totally Australian owned company. They have in excess of 7000 air filters available for Cars, SUV, 4×4, Motorcycles, ATV’s, Trucks, Performance, Universal and Industrial air filters and specialise in performance filtration upgrades. We stock a range of popular applications an extensive range of their snorkel pre filters.

Donaldson

Donaldson’s diverse product range encompasses air, liquid, hydraulic and exhaust products for the engine market as well as dust, mist and fume collection, processing filtration and gas turbine filtration for industries as varied as power generation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and microprocessing. At FCP Solutions we stock a range of Donaldson filters for individual customer requirements and can satisfy your individual needs if you require Donaldson filtration for particular applications

Fleetguard

Fleetguard filters are a member of the Cummins engine family and they manufacture a large range of engine filtration products. We have access to the complete Fleetguard line and can stock individual part numbers at your request.

 

Flashlube

Australian owned and manufactured Flashlube produce a range of diesel engine pre filters and catch cans to suit a variety of applications.

Fuel Manager

A Parker owned brand manufacturing state of the art fuel filtration solutions for todays modern diesel engines. At FCP Solutions we always have a large range of Fuel Manager filters ready to dispatch.

 

Enginaire

Enginaire manufacture and designing air intake systems and accessories for diesel and gas engines powering mobile and stationary equipment that operate in extreme conditions.

JAF

Established in 1960, JAF has become a leading provider of extensive Air Filtration and Air Pollution Control Products & Solutions across the world.  A comprehensive range of HVAC, commercial air and industrial air filtration products are stocked in Australia.

 

AAF

Tracing it’s roots back to 1921, AAF clean air products and systems offer comprehensive clean air solutions available across the world.  AAF stock a  range of HVAC, commercial air and industrial air filtration products in Australia. 

FCP Solutions Promise to You!

We only supply the best in industry aftermarket parts that are manufactured to OE spec and above and covered by the most comprehensive industry warranties from their respective manufacturers. We will never sacrifice quality for price, we research the industry to provide the best performing parts for the environment we operate in.

Using Non Genuine Parts Will Not Void Your Standard Manufacturer Warranty!

It is your unequivocal right to use non genuine parts when a vehicle or machine is under the standard warranty. Put simply the Australian Competition and Consumer Commision states that warranty will not be void by the use of non genuine parts.  The full report from the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association in response to the ACCC report can be read by CLICKING HERE

But My dealer Said That My Warranty Will Be Void If I Use Non Genuine Parts?

There are many threats made by genuine dealers that a warranty will be void if you use non genuine parts. The use of aftermarket parts will not void your warranty and is factually untrue and against consumer law in Australia. You could ask for this in writing which they will never do as it is illegal and the individual dealer could face very harsh penalties for doing so. The ACCC said in 2017 that it has been particularly concerned about the new car industry and their level of non compliance “Complaints to the ACCC about new car manufacturers have risen to more than 10,000 over the past two years. Our draft report highlights the urgent need to address widespread issues in the industry,” ACCC Chairman Rod Sims said, MORE CAN BE READ HERE

When using non genuine parts it is the warranty provided by the manufacturer of that particular part that takes over the place of the genuine warranty. For eg. if you buy a non genuine filter and it fails destroying the engine in the process, the manufacturer of that filter would then be responsible to repair or replace any damage caused under their warranty of that individual part. Bearing this in mind when using non genuine parts it is important to choose high quality parts and the correct part for the application from well known manufacturers, who implicitly state they warrant that part for the intended application. The aftermarket part manufacturer should state they manufacturer to OE spec and above such as Baldwin and Sakura filters do. If you use parts that don’t meet the relevant spec then it may come back to bite you.

What if I Signed a Dealer Extended Warranty?

If you signed a dealer extended warranty over and above the normal warranty period offered then you may be bound by those warranty terms to use genuine parts and servicing to maintain that warranty. It is your responsability to assess whether the extended warranty is providing you with value considering the over exhorbitant charges for genuine parts and servicing. you should be wary as the ACC have warned that "Some extended warranties contain restrictive terms and conditions, such as excluding certain parts, setting caps on claims or requiring you to use a nominated repairer.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

Why do Genuine Dealers Threaten Warranties Will Be Void?

Genuine dealers want to sell you over priced parts to make as much money as possible. Genuine parts often cost as much as 5 times their aftermarket counterparts and these aftermarket companies often make the genuine filter themselves, so you the consumer are many times more than you should for the same product because it has a badge painted on it. The genuine parts market is big business to the new equipment dealers and they will often heavily discount new cars, trucks and equipment so they can "make it back" on the parts over lifetime of that particular machine. After all the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association report found that “Spare parts are subject to dramatic mark-ups that help fatten a dealer’s or manufacturer’s bottom line. Industry research obtained by Drive found that building a $21,000 hatch from parts bought at retail would cost $114,081 – more than five times its original cost”. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

But Aftermarket Parts Aren’t As Good Quality as the Original Equipment (OE)?

Ask yourself this would you buy a car from a filter manufacturer? If the answer is no then why would you buy a filter from a car manufacturer.  OE car and equipment manufactures are essentially engineering and assembly lines that assemble a car or a piece of equipment from many different parts. Parts such as filters, oil, brake pads, belts, spark plugs plus a host of other parts aren’t made by genuine companies. They are made by specialist companies such as Baldwin, Sakura, Gates, Parker, Bosch, Bendix, Castrol etc who have manufacturing plants that specialise in the manufacture of those specific parts. These companies are known as original equipment suppliers (OES). For eg. Baldwin manufacture over 500,000 filters per day and has over 150 genuine customers and some of these include Caterpillar, Thermo King, JCB and aftermarket customers such as Fleetguard and Donaldson. Sakura have customers that include Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Hino and aftermarket customers such as Donaldson and Fleetguard. These OES often make a line of aftermarket parts which the consumer has access to. In many cases a high quality aftermarket part will outperform a genuine part as they have to sell on quality and not threats. The engine coolant we supply RCP Platinum has an 8yr, 1.25 million km, 24,000hr service life which no genuine product can match.

CLICK HERE TO READ A DAMING REPORT FROM THE ACCC

How do I choose a good aftermarket part?

When buying aftermarket parts only buy from manufacturers that claim to be OE spec and above and preferably that have supply agreements with genuine companies. The parts themselves should have a logo and a part number. The aftermarket company owns the manufacturing plants so they have control over the quality control. Many cheap aftermarket brands get their products manufactured by a 3rd party so they don’t directly manufacture the product they only market and sell it. The best aftermarket companies actually own their manufacturing plants to keep control over the products they manufacture. Filter companies Baldwin and Sakura own and operate their manufacturing plants.

There are many different aftermarket brands available and not all are made equal either. In saying that the major players worldwide are Baldwin, Sakura, Donaldson, Wix, Fleetguard, Mann & Hummel and some others. These brands also all use each other at one point or another to manufacturer parts that they need in their product range but cost there own company too much to manufacture. The below image is of 3 aftermarket brands Baldwin, Donaldson and Fleetguard and 1 genuine CAT. Everybody who owns a lot of CAT equipment says that CAT make the best filters, but the question is who makes CAT filters?

These filters all have one thing in common, a metal drain. This metal drain is patent by Baldwin and there is only one place they all come from and that is the Baldwin factory. This is not to say that Baldwin make all of Fleetguard and Donladson nor do they make all CAT genuine filters (they do make a lot) but illustrates that if Donaldson, Fleetguard and CAT trust them enough to make filters with their name on them then they must make a good product. Conversely there are times when Baldwin buys filters from Donaldson and Fleetguard amongst some others. In summary there isn't one brand on the planet that makes 100% of their product offering in the filtration world. One point to note about the image is the use of the metal drain which we personally think is a better quality feature in the tough earthmoving market as it will stand up to a lot more punishment compared to the plastic drains being used on a lot of filters and from a quality stand point this is something we will promote over cost every time.

Save time and money with custom service kits from FCP Solutions. We can build service kits to your exact requirements for each and every piece of equipment within your organisation, whether that be a generator or grader. We can create kits catered to your exact service intervals and each and every part you would like in the kit, all with your own custom part number.

Kitting Advantages

Creating custom kits within your organisation has many advantages especially the bigger the organisation gets. The advantages include:

• Reduces time taken by staff ordering parts (this can be by ordering from various suppliers, coordinating the supply etc)
• Accounts department have less line items to input on invoices and less to process.
• Reduce equipment downtime with the parts you need all in one box
• Reduce staff handling errors by having to only grab the boxes for that service interval

Contact us today and tell us about your custom kitting requirements and let us simplify your maintenance procedures.

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Offering exceptional pricing for all levels of user from mine sites, earthmoving companies and transport operations, through to small owner operators and farmers. Our one stop filtration shop can offer great discounts across the board when packaging our products together, simplifying your purchasing in the process saving you more time and money.

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