FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has introduced the local launch of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium ready-mix coolant engineered for the thermal management demands of modern heavy-duty and mixed fleets across Southern Africa.
Next-Generation Coolant Technology for Local Fleets
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has introduced the local launch of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium ready-mix coolant engineered for the thermal management demands of modern heavy-duty and mixed fleets across Southern Africa.
With winter conditions tightening across key transport corridors— the Highveld, Western Cape, and northern freight routes— cooling systems face wider thermal cycles, cold starts, and sustained highload operation. In these conditions, coolant formulation is critical for freeze protection, corrosion control, and the long-term health of increasingly sensitive engine components.
“ The product meets the latest approvals and recommendations from leading OEMs, including Volvo, Deutz, MAN, Mercedes- Benz, DAF, Detroit Diesel, Isuzu, Komatsu, Perkins, and John Deere. This broad compatibility makes it an ideal choice for mixed fleets, helping to streamline maintenance while reducing workshop inventory complexity.”
A Complete Coolant Portfolio
Complementing FRICOFIN LD 50 is FRICOFIN LL 50, FUCHS ' established solution for standard on-highway and light-tomedium duty applications. Together, they give workshops and fleet operators the flexibility to match coolant technology precisely to operational severity.
" When temperatures drop, performance and protection must start at the core," says FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA.
Advanced X-OAT Technology
FRICOFIN LD 50 uses X-OAT coolant technology, combining monoethylene glycol and demineralised water with long-life organic acid inhibitors and select inorganic accelerators. Free of nitrites, borates, silicates, and phosphates, it eliminates the risk of deposits, gel formation, and abrasive wear— delivering efficient heat transfer and proven performance in modern Euro-spec diesel engines operating under high thermal and emissions stress.
Built for Severe Duty
Engineered for heavy-duty and long-haul use, FRICOFIN LD 50 protects against cavitation, corrosion, and deposits under extended service intervals— without requiring initial SCAs. Supplied as a 50 vol % pre-diluted ready-mix, it fills directly into the cooling system, eliminating dilution errors and ensuring consistent inhibitor levels fleet-wide. Protection extends to – 40 ° C freeze point with reliable boiling point control under sustained operating temperatures.
The product carries approvals and recommendations spanning major OEMs including Volvo, Deutz, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, DAF, Detroit Diesel, Isuzu, Komatsu, Perkins, John Deere, and many more— making it ideal for mixed fleets and reducing workshop inventory complexity.
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