What’s a forklift cooler?

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A forklift cooler is an engine cooler designed for use in a forklift. Like other equipment that uses an internal combustion engine as a power source, a forklift can get quite hot during operation. The radiator controls the engine temperature and keeps it within a safe operating range. Radiators may require periodic repairs or replacement over the years of a forklift’s service. You can purchase parts directly from the manufacturer or from a company that makes aftermarket parts.

Like a radiator in a car, a forklift radiator works by passing hot fluids through a series of tubes. The pipes zigzag through the device to create as much surface area as possible. The heat exchange can occur along the surface of the pipes and causes the liquid to cool as it passes through the radiator. When it exits, it’s cooled enough to go back to the engine, where it collects heat and returns to the radiator to do this process all over again.

Forklifts often run on diesel and the demands on the engine can be considerable. While operators can’t drive a forklift far, they do ask it to lift a large amount of weight on the lift arms. This can strain the engine and could cause it to overheat. The forklift radiator must be large enough to handle the volume of coolant in the engine. It can become less efficient over time due to blockages or damage such as blows to the pipes bending or breaking them.

Forklift radiators can be a special product and it is sometimes difficult to obtain replacements. In an urban area or region with a lot of production, suppliers may keep them in stock, and as long as a forklift is a common model, same-day replacement may be possible. For unusual models or remote locations, it may take more than a day to get a replacement. A technician may be able to fit a new forklift cooler in the warehouse or factory for convenience, or it may be necessary to transport the equipment to a facility for repair.

Some companies keep spare parts in their stores so as not to experience disruption in service and production. Spare parts storage may be a solution if the business has space and knows it will be able to use the parts before they become obsolete. An advantage of stocking spare parts can be the ready availability of unusual or hard-to-find parts; If a business has had problems replacing a forklift radiator in the past, they may wish to order a replacement to minimize delays in the future.

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