Tankers can be loaded or unloaded using top loading arms. The hatch on the top of the truck serves as an access for loading and unloading liquid chemicals, petroleum, and other products. Tanker trucks are typically used to transport large volumes of liquids or gases to retail locations.
Usually composed of two compartments, each has its own tanker connection. The front compartment is generally used for storage, while the rear is for tanker filling. Baffles or angled dividers installed inside the tank design expand the load capacity without interfering with driving operations. The utility hole or top flange connection is located on the tanker truck and is used to connect the tanker truck to the facility’s tanker filling system. This connection allows the refilling of the tanker truck with liquid or gas without disconnecting the tanker truck from the facility. The utility hole or top flange connection also allows the tanker truck to be easily detached from the facility’s tanker filling system, maximizing flexibility and allowing clients to use the facility more easily.
Loading arms systems are essential to access the content of tanker trucks safely. They connect the tanker to the loading dock and provide a safe and secure connection point for loading and unloading operations. Loading arms typically have two hinges that allow them to rotate about a vertical axis. Parts of these arms usually have some form of locking mechanism to prevent the accidental release of liquid or vapors.
Loading arms are available in top or bottom loading configurations and can be customized to fit the specific needs of your loading platform. Commonly used to load and unload tanker trucks, barges, and railcars, your terminals can now receive fuel products by sea, store them, and distribute them by truck.
