CAT ELI (Extended Life Inhibitor) Corrosion Inhibitor Premix

Specifications

Brand

Caterpillar (Cat)

Category

Antifreeze & additives

Manufacturer code

32772

Availability

On order

Approved for

• Caterpillar

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Cat ELI (Extended Life Inhibitor) Corrosion Inhibitor Premix is a long-lasting coolant for marine and industrial engines working in environments that do not experience freezing temperatures — it does not provide freeze protection. It uses an active-protection technology similar to Cat ELC, avoiding the silicate-based inhibitor "coat" that conventional coolants and SCAs lay down throughout the cooling system, which slows heat transfer and reduces efficiency; instead Cat ELI sends its organic additives only to areas susceptible to corrosion. Benefits include lower owning and operating costs (lasting three to six times longer than conventional coolants or SCA-treated water, with less frequent checks, inhibitor replacement and drains/flushes), maximum protection against pitting and corrosion for aluminum, brass, copper, iron and steel, and, being non-glycol, easier environmentally friendly coolant changes without residue buildup. In testing, Cat ELI showed markedly better protection of aluminum components than conventional SCA products. Typical life is 3,000 hours between SCA additions, extendable to 12,000 hours (6 years) with a one-time addition of Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 hours. Typical characteristics: red color, recommended dilution 7.5%, pH (7.5% solution) 8.5, boiling protection 100°C at sea level / 121°C with a 1 bar (15 psi) cap. It exceeds automotive and heavy-duty coolant performance requirements per ASTM D3306, D4985 and D6210 (ASTM D1384, D2570, D4340 performance requirements). Distributed in Romania by Bergerat Monnoyeur.

Applications

• Long-lasting coolant for marine and industrial engines working in environments without freezing temperatures.

Performance & benefits

• Lasts three to six times longer than conventional coolants or commercial supplemental coolant additives (SCA) mixed with water
• Reduced maintenance costs as a result of less frequent: checks of coolant health, replacement of inhibitors, and drains/flushes
• Fewer repairs needed due to improved corrosion protection Maximum Protection
• Uses inhibitors that provide superior protection against pitting and corrosion for aluminum, brass, copper, iron, steel, etc. Non-glycol
• Promotes environmental sustainability 2000 Unsurpassed Protection of Aluminum Components Aluminum is commonly used in modern diesel engine components 1600 and cooling systems. When supplemental coolant additives (SCA) Material loss (mg Aluminum/sample) mixed with water is used as a coolant, significant corrosion of aluminum components can result. 1200 In testing, Cat ELI demonstrated that it provides significantly better aluminum protection than two commonly used conventional 800 SCA products. In fact, the Cat ELI showed nearly no aluminum corrosion at all. 400 Years of Caterpillar field experience with marine and industrial engines show similar results. Cat ELI is the best protection you can get for applications where glycol is not desired. 0
• Up to Six Times the LifeS•O•SSM Fluid Analysis The protection provided by Cat ELI lasts three to six times longer than that offered Getting the full life of 12,000 by conventional coolants. hours, or more, out of Cat ELI is possible with the regular Cat ELC® Extender use of S•O•SSM Fluid Analysis, the ultimate detection and The effective life of Cat ELI can be doubled by refreshing its inhibitors with a diagnostic tool for your one-time application of Cat ELC® Extender. Added at 6,000 hours of operation, engines. Cat ELC Extender enables Cat ELI to last up to 12,000 hours (six years) or longer. When changing coolant, the cooling system must be flushed with clean water. Cat ELI makes this easy because its active protection doesn’t use the layer of Refer to the Cat Operation and “goo” found with conventional coolants that can be hard to completely drain Maintenance Manual for the from the cooling system. recommended intervals of S•O•S Level 1 Coolant Analysis (such as every 250 hours). Level 2 Coolant Analysis is recommended at least annually for all Cat engines and machines. Conventional SCA 3,000 Hour Life SCA Every 250 Hours Cat ELI 12,000 Hour Life or 6 Years** (whichever comes first) Cat Extender Every 6,000 Hours* * Or one-half of the coolant service life ** These coolant change intervals are only possible with annual S•O•SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
• Typical Characteristics1
• ASTM Performance Requirements2ASTM D1384, D2570, D4340 proper use for health
• ColorRed safety, and environment, please refer to the
• Recommended Dilution Level37.5% Material Safety Data
• Freeze protectionSheet (MSDS). Read
• Cat ELI does not provide freeze protectionand understand the MSDS before using this pH (7.5% solution) 8.5 product. Always observe Nitrite (7.5% solution) 500 ppm good hygiene measures. For a copy of the MSDS, Molybdate (7.5% solution) 530 ppm contact us or visit the
• Boiling protection at sea level100°C, 121°C with 1 bar (15psi) pressure cap web at www.catmsds.com. 1

Standards & approvals

• ASTM D 3306

  ASTM D3306 — glycol engine coolant for light duty

  The American standard for ethylene-glycol engine coolants in cars and light-duty vehicles: freeze and boil protection plus corrosion control for the metals in the cooling circuit.