Truck loading arms play an important role loading and unloading different things. You will find a diverse range of loading arms. The names of different loading arms include truck loading arms, truck unloading arms, Stainless Steel Loading Arms, tanker loading arms and rail loading arms. There are loading arms which are used for different purposes at different situations. They include Bottom Loading Arms, Loading Arm Accessories, Marine Loading Arms, Specialty Loading Arms, Top Loading Arms. These arms are made of aluminum or stainless steel generally. The loading arms have a specialty of that they easily get incorporated with other loading systems.
The loading arms are extremely helpful in Tanker Loading systems. The type of the loading arm being used or installed is based on the type, temperature and pressure of the fluid that has to be loaded.
The loading arms can even handle different fluid media at one loading station and thus helps in multi- product loading. One thing to be taken care in the arm being installed is the operator safety. They need to be properly balanced, so that the operator does not have to bear the weight because of the wrong positioning of the arm.
Chemical flow meter should be properly installed and should always be in a working condition while the arms are in function. There is also a wide range of metering ranges available for maintaining the oil and chemical usage. PD Flow Meters are very well known for providing accuracy in transfer of liquids under any temperature and pressure. These meters are made in stainless steel, brass, aluminum or cast iron to give best performance and durability.
LPG Flow Meters are premium quality meters. These meters make sure that there always accuracy in measuring liquid all throughout its life. Carbon bearings are used in it to give an extended life to the meter. The main feature is when you will drop the pressure rate it will increase the flow rate. Most importantly, it can be used with both electronic and mechanical registration. It is constructed in two ways single case aluminum or double case steel case.
Both the top loading arm and the bottom loading arm have their own advantages while transferring the fluid. Various types of top loading arms are available with the dealers. Some of them include-
• Drum Filling Loading Arm
• Unsupported Boom Loader
• Supported Boom Loader
• Fixed Reach Loader
• Parallel Loading Arm
• Variable Reach Loader
• Supported Boom Arms etc
All of the above top loading arms are used for different purposes at different places. The top loading arm is generally available in the three styles. They are –
• Single Top Loading Arm
• Single Top Loading Arm with vapor return or pressure line
• Single Top Loading Arm for vapor return
The top loading arm requires working with various accessories such as bubble pipe sensing, drop pipe deflector, telescopic drop pipe, and the press down cylinder. The top loading arms are extremely helpful in keeping your operators safe. It is an efficient and the most used cost effective method for loading tankers.
