Bedrock Red 50/50
PRE-DILUTED HEAVY-DUTY
ANTIFREEZE / COOLANT
Pre-diluted 50/50 heavy-duty antifreeze / coolant for diesel truck and equipment cooling systems
Bedrock Red 50/50 is a heavy-duty antifreeze / coolant that comes already mixed with water at the 50/50 ratio. It goes from the drum or tote into the cooling system with no measuring and no mixing at the shop, and every fill carries the same protection as the last one. The red color makes the level easy to read in the surge tank and makes a leak easy to trace on the shop floor.
It serves the cooling systems of heavy-duty diesel engines in over-the-road tractors and vocational trucks, and in the off-road engines of construction, farm and oilfield equipment. In that service the coolant carries heat from the cylinder heads and liners to the radiator. It protects the system against freezing in winter and against boil-over under summer load. It also protects the iron, aluminum, copper, brass and solder in the radiator, block and water pump against rust and corrosion. Bedrock Red 50/50 is formulated for that duty.
Bedrock Red 50/50 is the one coolant in the Bedrock line, and it is packed for shops that fill and top off many systems: the 55-gallon drum for a shop with a drum pump, and the 275-gallon tote for a fleet shop with a dispensing system. Both sizes match the drum and tote sizes of Bedrock 15W-40 and 10W-30 engine oils, so a fleet can bring in oil and coolant on one delivery. The Product Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet are available on request from [email protected].
Sheets are sent by email on request.
Applications
- Over-the-road tractors and day cabs with heavy-duty diesel engines, on long-haul and regional routes
- Vocational trucks that idle and work in Gulf Coast heat: dump, mixer, refuse and roll-off trucks
- Construction equipment: excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and off-road haul trucks
- Farm tractors, combines and the stationary diesel engines on irrigation pumps
- Oilfield service trucks, pump units and generator sets that run long shifts under load
- Fleet shops that fill the cooling system after a radiator, water pump, EGR cooler or head gasket repair
- Changeovers: a full drain, flush and fill when a truck comes in with an unknown or mixed coolant
Performance
- Carries heat from the cylinder heads, liners and EGR cooler to the radiator so the engine holds its operating temperature under load
- Protects the cooling system against freezing in winter and against boil-over in slow, hot, loaded work
- Protects the iron, aluminum, copper, brass and solder in the radiator, block, heads, heater core and water pump against rust and corrosion
- Comes mixed at the 50/50 ratio, so every fill has the same protection and the shop adds no tap water that can leave scale
- Formulated for heavy-duty diesel cooling systems and the hot, loaded duty cycles they run
Specifications
Bedrock Red 50/50 is a pre-diluted heavy-duty antifreeze / coolant. The specifications it is formulated to meet are listed on the Product Data Sheet, available on request; check them against the coolant requirement in the engine maker's manual before use.
Typical properties
Typical properties for Bedrock Red 50/50 are listed on the Product Data Sheet, available on request.
Packages and part numbers
| Package | Part number | Case pack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55-gallon drum | BEDRED5055G | Single | |
| 275-gallon tote | BEDRED50TG | Single |
Bedrock Red 50/50 comes in two packages: 55-gallon drum and 275-gallon tote.
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Sizes and part numbers
| Product | 55 GAL | 275 GAL |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrock Red 50/50 Pre-Diluted Heavy-Duty Antifreeze / CoolantRed 50/50 Coolant | BEDRED5055G | BEDRED50TG |
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Frequently asked questions
Do I add water to Bedrock Red 50/50?
No. It comes already mixed with water at the 50/50 ratio and goes into the cooling system as it is. Adding water weakens the freeze and boil-over protection and the corrosion protection. If the system is low, top off with more Bedrock Red 50/50.
Can I top off a truck that has a different coolant in it?
Top off with the same coolant that is already in the system. To change a truck over to Bedrock Red 50/50, drain the system, flush it with water, then fill. If you do not know what is in the system, treat it as a changeover.
Why does it come only in drums and totes?
Bedrock Red 50/50 is packed for shops that fill and top off many cooling systems. The 55-gallon drum suits a repair shop or small fleet with a drum pump; the 275-gallon tote suits a fleet shop that dispenses coolant at the service bay. Ask your Bedrock dealer about the package that fits your shop.
Specifications and typical properties are stated on each product's data sheet; follow the equipment maker's service recommendations.
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