Radiator Shop

Copper Brass Radiator Rebuilding – Running The Headers

Here’s a few pics of an all metal copper & brass radiator we are rebuilding. In these pics one of our radiator technicians is melting the solder off of the header plate at the tube-to-header joints. This is what we call running the headers. After all the old solder is removed & the area is [...]

2023-05-25T18:13:26+00:00May 25th, 2023|Blog, Radiator Shop|

Epiroc, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Pit Viper 271 PV271 Drill Rig Oil Coolers and Radiator Repairing and Rebuilding

Here’s some pics of some aluminum oil coolers & a radiator for a mining drill rig we completed. All of the units received a thorough cleaning internally & externally. After pressure testing to see where they were leaking we proceeded with the appropriate repairs. After final pressure testing to ensure they all have no leaks [...]

2023-05-23T00:54:51+00:00May 23rd, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Las Vegas Casino Resort Standby Power Generator Radiator Pinhole Leaks In Top Pipe Hose Connection Repairing

Here’s some pics of an onsite repair service we did at a local Las Vegas resort. The Caterpillar generator radiator had some leaks due to pinholes that developed in the top hose connection. The top hose connection had to be cleaned & prepped which revealed the holes in the pipe, or steel tube that makes [...]

2023-05-20T04:26:50+00:00May 20th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Radiator Core Tubes Are Plugged Internally and Needs Rodding and Repairing

Here’s some pics of a radiator core from a radiator that came in for a rod & repair. The tubes are plugged internally & need to be rodded out. There's also a bit of corrosion & fouling taking place. Nothing our ultrasonic cleaning & full rebuilding can't handle. 5435 Desert Point Dr. Las Vegas, Nv. [...]

2023-05-18T04:04:04+00:00May 18th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Caterpillar D10T Dozer Hardnose Cooling Package With Mesabi Radiator

Here’s some pics of a Caterpillar D10T dozer hardnose cooling package we picked up for rebuilding. The radiator has been changed from the Cat AMOCS type to a Mesabi. The entire nosecone assembly will be dismantled & each piece & part cleaned, inspected & repaired as necessary. 5435 Desert Point Dr. Las Vegas, Nv. 89118 [...]

2023-05-16T00:54:26+00:00May 16th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

300 KW Kilowatt Diesel Generator Genset Eight Row Heavy Duty Radiator Came In Leaking

Here’s some pics of a heavy duty eight row radiator off of a 300kw diesel powered generator. The radiator was leaking at all four corners. After disassembling the radiator we found cracks at the tube-to-header joints. According to our customer this is a new radiator from the manufacturer. The failure is due to some manufacturing, [...]

2023-05-09T01:05:05+00:00May 9th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Caterpillar 793F Mesabi Radiator Rebuilding Disassembly

Here’s some pics of a 793F Caterpillar Mesabi Radiator we're in the process of disassembling. Lots of external fouling from dirt & debris is a common task we have to deal with when rebuilding radiators for off road equipment. 5435 Desert Point Dr. Las Vegas, Nv. 89118 Ph: (702) 649-2366 or (702) 649-0648 Fax: (702) [...]

2023-05-04T03:46:04+00:00May 4th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

855 Cummins Diesel Powered 350 KW Kilowatt Onan Generator Genset Radiator Recore Rebuilding

Here’s some pics of a radiator that came in for a 350KW Onan generator. The genset is powered by an NTA 855 Cummins diesel engine rated at 535 horsepower. Given the condition of the core that was in the radiator when it came in & the heat it endures during the summers here in Las [...]

2023-05-02T01:34:52+00:00May 2nd, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Caterpillar Folded Core Radiator Panels Cleaning and Rebuilding For A 793 Haul Truck

Here's some pics of some Caterpillar folded core radiator panels we have in the shop going through the rod and repair rebuilding process. One of the pics shows the small brass tanks removed & how dirty the cores were before we got them all cleaned up. 5435 Desert Point Dr. Las Vegas, Nv. 89118 Ph: [...]

2023-04-27T15:24:29+00:00April 27th, 2023|Radiator Shop|

Industrial Radiators For Caterpillar Mining Equipment Haul Trucks Pressure Testing After Rebuilding

Here’s some pics of some Caterpillar 793C, 793D & 793F Radiators in our test tank getting pressure tested. All three Radiators have gone through our complete premium rebuild process to be mated with freshened engines for another round of service life. 5435 Desert Point Dr. Las Vegas, Nv. 89118 Ph: (702) 649-2366 or (702) 649-0648 [...]

2023-04-25T02:34:32+00:00April 25th, 2023|Radiator Shop|