Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

This is an installation of a new Hydrochloric Acid railcar loading station. The project scope included a new galvanized access platform, flat ramp telescoping gangway, powder-coated orange four-rail elevating cage, and a new by-pass arm.  Since HCI is a highly corrosive medium, a standard loading arm was not an option. The customer was using chemical loading hoses in other areas of the plant but they were concerned about potential operator soft tissue injuries while handling cumbersome hoses. To provide a safer, more efficient, and ergonomic loading station SafeRack’s engineering team incorporated a by-pass arm into our design to carry the weight of the two hoses (1 product and 1 vapor hose) to make it easier for the operator to make their tight fill flange connections.

Customized OSHA-compliant loading solutions are what we are known for. Whether you’re looking for a simple crossover, replacement gangway or a complete turn-key project SafeRack has the resources to get it done on time and within budget.

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SafeRack is the #1 supplier of Top Loading Arms In North America.

SafeRack is not only the largest supplier of truck loading platforms and railcar loading systems in North America but also the largest loading arm distributor for both OPW and Emco Wheaton. Loading arm projects go faster and more smoothly with SafeRack because we coordinate with pipe, electrical and civil engineers to help resolve any variables with vehicles. In addition, SafeRack offers the most extensive selection of swivel joints for the most challenging liquid handling applications. Simply put, your railcar loading systems are more productive with SafeRack.