ABOUT CUSTOM LOADING ARMS

As industries have become more aware and responsive to environmental issues, loading systems offer a sound solution to the extremely critical process of transferring hazardous products from bulk-storage tanks to rail or road vehicles. Custom loading arms are manufactured with regard to the unique application and custom-design specifications of the customer. In order to design an application-specific custom loading arm, the following are considered:

• Liquid product to be handled (temperature and pressure)

• Type of tank or container to be used

• Flow rate

• Adequate capacity without excessive pressure drop

• Physical facility dimensions and limitations

• Adequate horizontal and vertical range

• Ease of operation/maintenance

• Special requirements

• Factory pre-assembly and testing

• Cost