The Alloy Shed Journal

Engineering That Evolves

Engineering That Evolves

Every product at The Alloy Shed is built on a philosophy of continuous refinement. Through real-world feedback, practical engineering and meticulous attention to detail, our designs evolve with every revision...

Engineering That Evolves

Every product at The Alloy Shed is built on a philosophy of continuous refinement. Through real-world feedback, practical engineering and meticulous attention to detail, our designs evolve with every revision...

Why Our Aluminium Cooling Tanks Use  Radiator Caps

Why Our Aluminium Cooling Tanks Use Radiator Caps

We prefer using standard radiator neck and cap systems on our fabricated aluminium tanks due to their simplicity, serviceability and proven pressure regulation design. Widely used across OEM and motorsport...

Why Our Aluminium Cooling Tanks Use Radiator Caps

We prefer using standard radiator neck and cap systems on our fabricated aluminium tanks due to their simplicity, serviceability and proven pressure regulation design. Widely used across OEM and motorsport...

Why Your Car Overheats After a Coolant Change

Why Your Car Overheats After a Coolant Change

Overheating after a coolant change is a common issue. Learn the typical causes, from coolant level changes and thermostat problems to pressure cap and cooling system faults.

Why Your Car Overheats After a Coolant Change

Overheating after a coolant change is a common issue. Learn the typical causes, from coolant level changes and thermostat problems to pressure cap and cooling system faults.

Why Air Gets Trapped in a Cooling System (And How Motorsport Systems Prevent It)

Why Air Gets Trapped in a Cooling System (And H...

Air trapped in a cooling system can cause overheating and unstable temperatures. Learn why it happens and how motorsport cooling systems prevent it.

Why Air Gets Trapped in a Cooling System (And H...

Air trapped in a cooling system can cause overheating and unstable temperatures. Learn why it happens and how motorsport cooling systems prevent it.

Cooling System Pressure Caps Explained

Cooling System Pressure Caps Explained

Pressure caps are a small but critical part of any cooling system. This article explains how radiator and header tank caps work, why pressure matters, and how to choose the...

Cooling System Pressure Caps Explained

Pressure caps are a small but critical part of any cooling system. This article explains how radiator and header tank caps work, why pressure matters, and how to choose the...

How to Size a Coolant Swirl Pot (Height, Volume & Outlet Position)

How to Size a Coolant Swirl Pot (Height, Volume...

Swirl pots are often chosen by capacity alone, but volume is rarely what makes them effective. Height, outlet position, and system layout play a far greater role in how well...

How to Size a Coolant Swirl Pot (Height, Volume...

Swirl pots are often chosen by capacity alone, but volume is rarely what makes them effective. Height, outlet position, and system layout play a far greater role in how well...