Truck radiators are essential components of a vehicle's cooling system, designed to regulate the engine's temperature by dissipating excess heat generated during operation.
A truck radiator works by dissipating heat generated by the engine during its operation. Here's how it functions:
- Coolant Circulation: The truck's engine produces a significant amount of heat during operation. To prevent overheating, the coolant (a mixture of water and antifreeze) is circulated by the water pump through the engine block, absorbing heat from the engine components.
- Flow to Radiator: Once the coolant absorbs heat from the engine, it flows through internal channels or passages within the engine block and cylinder head, carrying the heat away.
- Radiator: The hot coolant then enters the radiator, which is typically located at the front of the vehicle. The radiator is made up of a series of thin tubes surrounded by fins, and it's usually made of aluminum or copper/ brass. These materials are excellent conductors of heat.
- Heat Exchange: As the hot coolant flows through the internal tubes of the radiator, the heat is transferred from the coolant to the metal tubes and fins. At the same time, air blown across the outside of the radiator by the vehicle's fan or by the forward motion of the vehicle helps to dissipate this heat. The air passing over the fins carries away the heat from the radiator, cooling down the coolant inside.
- Coolant Return: Once the coolant has released its heat to the surrounding air, it exits the radiator and is circulated back into the engine to absorb more heat. This cycle continues as long as the engine is running, effectively regulating the temperature of the engine.
- Thermostat: In addition to the radiator, a truck's cooling system includes a thermostat. The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant through the engine and radiator, ensuring that the engine reaches and maintains its optimal operating temperature.
Overall, the truck radiator plays a crucial role in maintaining the engine's temperature within safe limits, preventing overheating and potential damage to engine components.
Founded in 1992, Dura-Lite™ is a supplier of premium quality aftermarket Truck Radiators for all turbo-diesel powered equipment, used in heavy-duty truck, transit bus, motorcoach, motorhome, industrial, agricultural, and construction markets.
Big Truck Radiators for Sale
Dura-Lite offers a large range of big truck radiators for sale. We have high levels of inventory at our multiple warehouses located in the USA and Canada. We offer same day shipping if ordered before the cut-off time. In addition, we offer free or subsidized flat rate shipping on orders of $4,000 and 6 or more products.
Aftermarket Truck Radiators
Dura-Lite supplies Heavy-Duty Plastic Tank/ Aluminum Core Radiators along with traditional style Heavy-Duty Steel Tank/ Copper Brass Core Radiators for most applications. Dura-Lite Aftermarket Truck Radiators feature:
Heavy-Duty Plastic Tank/ Aluminum Core Radiators:
- Stronger Fiber-Reinforced tanks.
- Reinforced headers and extra header-stiffening plates.
- High efficiency core design and reinforced heavy-gauge tubes.
Heavy-Duty Steel Tank/ Copper Brass Core Radiators:
- Additional header corner supports and heavy solder reinforced tube-to-header joints for unsurpassed durability.
- Thick wall brass tubes, eliminate common tube leaks.
- Powder coated heavy gauge steel frame and heavy gauge copper fins help improve corrosion resistance and extend longevity.
These features lead to a higher level of durability and longevity to keep your big truck out of the shop and on the road!
Heavy Truck Radiators
Dura-Lite heavy truck radiators are rugged components designed to withstand the demanding conditions of heavy-duty applications.
Heavy truck radiators are larger and have greater cooling capacity compared to those found in standard trucks or cars. This increased size allows them to dissipate the higher levels of heat generated by heavy-duty diesel engines.
Heavy truck radiators are often found in vehicles like on-highway trucks, dump trucks, cement mixers, garbage trucks, fire trucks, buses, coaches, motorhomes, and other vehicles used in heavy-duty applications. They have specific features designed to cope with the rigorous demands of these hardworking vehicles.
Need a Tough Reliable Heavy Duty Radiator for your Truck?
If your heavy duty truck radiator is damaged or leaking, it's time to replace it with a Dura-Lite. For more than 30-years Dura-Lite has been an industry leader that builds the best products available in the market today.
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