Cummins Filtration, a leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and fuel additive technology for all engine-powered systems, last week announced the release of Fleetguard ES Compleat Glycerin, an innovative heavy-duty engine antifreeze/coolant using non-toxic glycerin in lieu of traditional ethylene glycol or propylene glycol.

Glycerin is derived from renewable sources and is the primary byproduct of the biodiesel manufacturing process. “We take environmental responsibility very seriously at Cummins Filtration,” said Mike Sarris, director of global coolants and chemicals for Cummins Filtration. “Being able to support sustainability with a glycerin coolant that also offers excellent protection is very important to our mission. We have long supported the importance of greener solutions through all our product development, and we are very pleased to introduce our new environmentally friendly glycerin coolant to the marketplace.”

Cummins Filtration conducted extensive testing and field trials to approve glycerin as the base for this new coolant. All tests confirmed that ES Compleat Glycerin prediluted coolant provides the anti-freeze, anti-boil, heat transfer and corrosion protection required of today’s fully formulated, heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant. The new formula also meets or exceeds the performance specifications of all heavy-duty engine OEMs, including Cummins CES 14603 (refer to AEB 99.01).

With extended service intervals of 150,000 miles (250,000 km or 4000 hrs), ES Compleat Glycerin offers freeze protection to -32 F and offers ultimate liner pitting, corrosion, aluminum and solder protection for longer system life. The coolant is compatible with gaskets, elastomers and other non-metallics in the engine and is suitable for all diesel, gasoline and natural gas engines.

Cummins recently received an Eye on Innovation Award from the National Biodiesel Board for the company’s efforts to provide customers with guidance on how to use B20 successfully and for its work in supporting the assurance of biodiesel quality.

Cummins Filtration is a wholly owned business unit of Cummins Inc. and a global designer and manufacturer of air, fuel, hydraulic and lube filtration, chemicals and exhaust system technology products for all engine-powered equipment.