Visalia CA Radiator Repair
Automotive, Industrial, and Commercial Radiators
Types of Radiators
In simplest terms, a radiator is a part of the cooling system of an engine or piece of machinery. In simple terms, it pulls heat away from the engine by running coolant throughout the engine. If the radiator doesn’t work correctly, it can cause the engine to overheat or the machinery to shut down. We want to avoid those types of major problems by taking extra special care of the radiator.
There are many types of radiators. Some people may be aware of automotive radiators, but they do not know other types of radiators beyond that. There are many types and kinds of radiators and they all function with basically the same principles; they are the temperature regulating system and/or the cooling system for a vehicle or piece of machinery. The three types of radiators that we work on at Visalia CA Radiator Repair are automotive radiators, industrial radiators, and commercial radiators. What is the difference between these main three types of radiators? We are happy to share with you all the details!
Automotive Radiators
Automotive radiators are designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and EV’s. These types of radiators are small and mobile, and their main purpose is to remove heat. The power source is directly from the engine or the vehicle battery. This type of radiator usually uses a belt or a built-in electric fan system. Compared to other types and varieties of radiators, the automotive type has a short cooling load.
How do you provide maintenance on an automotive radiator? Typically, it looks like coolant flushes, hose checks, and leak inspection. When an automotive radiator fails, you will notice it because it overheats or causes engine damage. The lifespan of an automotive radiator can last for five to ten years, depending on maintenance and wear. We can take care of all of your automotive radiator needs at Visalia CA Radiator Repair.
There are many types of automotive radiators as well. These types of automotive radiators use a variety of materials such as aluminum, plastic, brass, copper, and mixtures of materials. Depending on the type of car that is being used- racecars, trucks, performance, mass-market, heavy-duty, and trucks. There are many designs and aspects of the types of automotive radiators there are.
Industrial Radiators
Industrial radiators are used in generators, construction equipment, mining machinery, agriculture equipment (like tractors and harvesters), oil and gas industry, marine engines, HVAC systems, and industrial chillers. They are large and heavy duty, and they are ready for tough environments, such as harsh, high temps, dust, vibration, and chemicals. The purpose of this type is to remove heat. The energy source for industrial radiators is from facility power or engine-driven systems. They use high-power external fans on the exterior of the unit and have a high, continuous load. This is how the industrial radiators differ from automotive radiators- they have a high load versus a small, mobile load.
For maintenance needs, industrial radiators usually need routine cleaning, pressure testing, and pump and fan maintenance. If these types of radiators fail, then you will notice it because of equipment shutdown and/or process failure.The lifespan of industrial radiators is anywhere from ten to twenty years. We work on industrial radiators on a weekly basis at Visalia CA Radiator Repair.
Commercial Radiators
Commercial radiators are used in large commercial buildings such as offices, shopping centers, hotels, schools, etc. They are used in commercial vehicles such as buses, trucks, and delivery vans. Additionally, they are used in commercial HVAC systems as well as data centers where they cool the computer servers. Commercial radiators are usually medium sized depending on the use and layout of the building, for example. The commercial radiators are in a controlled indoor environment versus the other types of radiators. This is one of the ways that commercial radiators are different than automotive radiators. The energy source of the commercial radiators is a boiler system or district heating. Commercial radiators use natural convection or are assisted by small fans. These commercial radiators are designed a bit differently than the other types of radiators; their purpose is to regulate temperature rather than to cool off the engines.
Maintenance needs for commercial radiators include air bleeding, valve checks, and sediment flushing. If the commercial radiator fails, usually you will notice the air-conditioning or heat in the building is not working, becoming uncomfortable in the room. When this happens, definitely check the radiator first thing. Commercial radiators can have a lifespan of 10-15 years depending on the wear and how well it was maintained. Visalia CA Radiator Repair is here for you in any of your commercial radiator needs!
General Info
If you find yourself needing service of any kind, we at Visalia CA Radiator Repair are here to help. Regardless of the style or type of radiator, we are here to assist you in whatever way that we can. Our team of experts are available to help your particular need- whether it is maintenance, repair, or service of any kind. We want to help you “keep you cool” no matter if it is an automotive radiator, industrial radiator, or commercial radiator. We always use quality parts because we want the service to last as long as possible in your vehicle and machinery. You can trust our team and our work to be top-notch.
We love to serve our community in the best way that we can- through our knowledge and skill in auto mechanics and radiator specialty. We are sincerely grateful for our amazing and loyal customers; we love serving our community and helping individuals in need. We always want to go above and beyond in our efforts to serve you.
Call Visalia CA Radiator Repair today to get a free estimate and inspection. We have fair, honest pricing with no up-charges or hidden fees. Your satisfaction is our top priority; every single job we do we do with excellence. Come check us out today!