Although no two Aluminum sulfate loading solutions will be identical, the product itself determines much of the critical design criteria that will ensure that optimum safety and productivity can work together in harmony. 

Aluminum sulfate, also known as Dialuminum trisulfate is a white crystalline solid.  It is soluble in water and mainly used as a coagulating or binding agent (to remove impurities) in the purification of drinking water and it’s also used in paper manufacturing.  When mixed with water aluminum sulfate forms sulfuric acid that is corrosive to metals and soft tissue.

In the United States, Aluminum sulfate is a “tight-fill” (closed-loop) (un)loading operation and is loaded into rail cars via chemical hoses or 3” stainless steel loading arms. Aluminum sulfate if not handled properly can cause serious injuries and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Additionally, because operators are on top of the vehicles during the loading process, robust, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure increased throughput, without compromising operator safety.