Loading arm is utilized for the process of transport of liquid or gas from one tank to other using a combined pipe system containing of few rigid pipes and link joints to attain the required ability. Top loading or bottom loading arm which are the main two types of loading arms are used for transportation of industry required liquids or gas from one container to another in a truck or a rail transporter. While transfer between ships requires a marine Loading Arms.
A top or bottoms loading arms are comprised of the following characteristics: they comprise of a few pipes called inner, outer and drop arm of sizes from 2 inches to 6 inches. The pipes are connected to each other by a set of swivel joints to keep them connected together with the required amount of flexibility. The loading arm is usually mounted on a plate or a column using a wall to counter-balance the heavy weight of the structure using heavy-weight or a spring balance cylinder.
A top loading arm is usually used for loading rail or road tankers. Loading or un-loading is done via a manhole, specific to the type of product to be transferred there are different types of connections open connection is when the manhole is not sealed, semi-closed connection can be made by a cone on the manhole of the tanker and a closed connection mainly used for transport of toxic substances is made using a cone equipped with a vapors hose to contain the dangerous vapors from escaping the atmosphere. Few accessories used with this kind of arm are press-down, pneumatic up/down, safety break valve, drain etc.
A bottom loading arm is usually used for unloading a rail/road tanker from bottom, rear or side. Connections for this kind of loading can be made usually by the use of flange, thread or quick connection coupler. There are a number of accessories fitted with these arms to make the transport even more efficient and effective than the mechanism of a top loading arm.
Loading Arms(Marine) also called as a loading arm which is mechanical in nature is used to load or unload keeping under consideration the dynamic movement of the ship due to changing wind, tide and numerous other factors. Loading arms can transfer both liquids and gases of varied densities and viscosities. Cargoes of liquid sulphur to liquid natural gas are transferred using marine loading arms. Various designs are present for use, and specific installations can be customized for any given port based on requirements such as size of the vessel, flow rate and temperature.
Hemco Industries is the world leader in manufacturing of best quality access platforms and fall protection systems for rail cars, tanker trucks, and others since 1956. Designed to deliver easy access platforms and provide personnel employee safety, the diverse product line can handle all of your bulk loading and unloading needs. Visit us at http://www.hemcoind.com/ to experience best quality and supreme manufacturing marvel.
A top or bottoms loading arms are comprised of the following characteristics: they comprise of a few pipes called inner, outer and drop arm of sizes from 2 inches to 6 inches. The pipes are connected to each other by a set of swivel joints to keep them connected together with the required amount of flexibility. The loading arm is usually mounted on a plate or a column using a wall to counter-balance the heavy weight of the structure using heavy-weight or a spring balance cylinder.
A top loading arm is usually used for loading rail or road tankers. Loading or un-loading is done via a manhole, specific to the type of product to be transferred there are different types of connections open connection is when the manhole is not sealed, semi-closed connection can be made by a cone on the manhole of the tanker and a closed connection mainly used for transport of toxic substances is made using a cone equipped with a vapors hose to contain the dangerous vapors from escaping the atmosphere. Few accessories used with this kind of arm are press-down, pneumatic up/down, safety break valve, drain etc.
A bottom loading arm is usually used for unloading a rail/road tanker from bottom, rear or side. Connections for this kind of loading can be made usually by the use of flange, thread or quick connection coupler. There are a number of accessories fitted with these arms to make the transport even more efficient and effective than the mechanism of a top loading arm.
Loading Arms(Marine) also called as a loading arm which is mechanical in nature is used to load or unload keeping under consideration the dynamic movement of the ship due to changing wind, tide and numerous other factors. Loading arms can transfer both liquids and gases of varied densities and viscosities. Cargoes of liquid sulphur to liquid natural gas are transferred using marine loading arms. Various designs are present for use, and specific installations can be customized for any given port based on requirements such as size of the vessel, flow rate and temperature.
Hemco Industries is the world leader in manufacturing of best quality access platforms and fall protection systems for rail cars, tanker trucks, and others since 1956. Designed to deliver easy access platforms and provide personnel employee safety, the diverse product line can handle all of your bulk loading and unloading needs. Visit us at http://www.hemcoind.com/ to experience best quality and supreme manufacturing marvel.