Our engine cooling pumps are designed for diesel and gas engines, with single and dual-circuit solutions tailored to meet the specific demands of each application.
Developed through in-house engineering, advanced analysis tools and close collaboration with OEM Strategic partners, our technology supports reliable performance across a wide range of operating environments. Our pumps are built to support continuous operation in the most challenging conditions.
With over 85 years of pump design experience, we have built a deep understanding of the environmental and operational demands our products must meet. By referencing our technical records and asking the right questions, we define the performance levels required for each application. This includes factors such as altitude, temperature, air conditions, overhaul intervals, service needs and end-user processes.
This section provides a detailed look at the design principles, performance features and technical capabilities that underpin Gilkes engine cooling pump technology.
Auxiliary / Low Temperature & Separate Circuit Aftercooling
Auxiliary closed loop system pumps are available for air, oil, and block cooling applications, with a choice of impeller designs to suit a wide range of performance needs and installation footprints.
- Light weight
- Anti cavitation proofed components
- Spline and gear drive options
- Multiple interface and pipe connection options
- Torsion reducing shaft designs
- Multi impeller options for flow, pressure and footprint optimisation
- Mechanical and oil seal designs matched to operating conditions
Jacket water cooling
High and low temperature closed loop systems pumps for block cooling, designed to meet the most exacting of environments operational challenges.
- Designed to meet reliability targets through bearing and material selection
- Mechanical and oil seals matched to operating media and temperatures
- Designed to maximise efficiency
- Spline, gear and belt drive options
Marine water cooling
Low temperature after cooling of auxiliary drive and marine power
generation engines on commercial, pleasure, military and SOLAS applications 4L and above.
- An all-metal construction
- Dry running capabilities
- The ability to handle chemically contaminated water (no breakdown of the impeller)
- The ability to operate at low temperatures without sticking
- A longer maintenance life to overhaul (up to 6 times that of a rubber impeller on high hour applications – no impeller changes)
- Reduced downtime for your end-users
- Latest seal technology
- Ability to self-prime across a wide range of speeds
- High lift capability
- Ability to operate on both open and closed loop (keel cooled) systems
Dual auxiliary & jacket water cooling
High and low temperature engine cooling from a single pump, designed to complement performance needs, interfaces connections and space envelopes for all industrial engine applications.
- Simplifies engine design and construction
- Reduce accessory drive equipment allowing greater PTO flexibility and availability
- Reduce engine circuit pipework improving engine aesthetics and footprints
- Reduce parasitic load on engine increasing efficiency and fuel economy
- Maximise reliability through robust design evolution
- Reducing costs and weight through pump amalgamation
- Optimising seal operating temperatures in the lower temperature circuit
- Adjustable for single and dual header tank options
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