Cooler Heat Exchanger

Arrow Hydraulic Cooling Solutions – Optimized Thermal Management

Arrow provides high-efficiency heat exchangers and coolers designed to maintain ideal hydraulic fluid temperatures, extend component life, and maximize system performance across all operating conditions.

Cooling Technology Comparison

1. Air Coolers (Air-to-Oil)

Technology: Forced air convection through finned tubes

Best For: Mobile equipment and space-constrained applications

Applications:

Construction machinery

Agricultural equipment

Mobile hydraulic power units

Advantages:
✔ No water requirement
✔ Lightweight and compact
✔ Low maintenance

Disadvantages:
✖ Limited cooling capacity in high ambient temperatures
✖ Requires clean airflow

2. Plate Heat Exchangers

Technology: Stacked plates with alternating fluid channels

Best For: High-efficiency industrial systems

Applications:

Plastic injection molding

Machine tools

Presses

Advantages:
✔ 90%+ thermal efficiency
✔ Compact footprint
✔ Easy to clean/service

Disadvantages:
✖ Sensitive to fluid contamination
✖ Limited pressure capability (typically <30 bar)

3. Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Technology: Tube bundle enclosed in pressurized shell

Best For: Heavy-duty industrial applications

Applications:

Steel mills

Injection molding, Press machines

Power generation

Offshore equipment

Advantages:
✔ Handles high pressures (100+ bar)
✔ Tolerates dirty fluids
✔ Long service life

Disadvantages:
✖ Larger and heavier
✖ More difficult to clean

Mobile Equipment: Robust air coolers with vibration-resistant mounting

Factory Automation: Compact plate exchangers with automatic temperature control

Heavy Industry: Custom shell & tube designs for extreme conditions

Marine Applications: Corrosion-resistant titanium/nickel alloys

Why Choose Arrow?

✔ Application-Specific Designs: From 1 GPM to 1000+ GPM systems
✔ Advanced Materials: Aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys
✔ Performance Testing: Flow and thermal validation for every unit

Arrow Thermal Solutions – Engineered for Cooler, Longer-Lasting Hydraulic