Monthly Archives: September 2025

When to Choose a Plate-Type Oil Cooler? A plate-type oil cooler is ideal for applications prioritizing compact size, high efficiency, and clean fluids. Here’s when to consider one: 1. Space Constraints (Compact Design Needed) ◉ Why? 2. High Efficiency (Rapid Heat Transfer) ◉ Why? 3. Clean, Low-Viscosity Oils...

When to Choose a Shell and Tube Oil Cooler? A shell and tube oil cooler is ideal for specific applications where durability, high pressure, and harsh conditions are key factors. Here’s when you should consider one: 1. High-Pressure Applications (300+ psi) ◉ Why? 2. High-Temperature Environments ◉ Why? 3. Corrosive or Dirty...

Air-Cooled Oil Cooler: Definition & Working Principle An air-cooled oil cooler is a heat exchanger that uses ambient air (instead of water) to cool hot oil in engines, hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery. It relies on finned tubes or plate-fin designs to maximize heat dissipation into the air. How...

The Shell and Tube Oil Cooler is constructed using materials chosen for thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. Here’s a breakdown of the typical materials of construction (MOC) for each component: 1. Shell (Outer Casing) 2. Tubes (Heat Transfer Surface) 3. Tube Sheets (Holds Tubes in Place)...

Oil coolers are essential for maintaining optimal temperatures in machinery and engines by dissipating excess heat from oil. Here’s a breakdown of their key applications across industries: 1. Automotive & Transportation 2. Industrial Machinery 3. Marine & Offshore 4. Power Generation . Aerospace & Defense 6. Renewable Energy...