Bottom loading is one of the most common methods to safely transfer product from a terminal or depot into a road or rail tank, Liquip are specialists in bottom loading and offer the most advance balance assemblies for use bottom loading applications.
- Improved safety since operator remains on the ground during loading/unloading.
- Reduce time to load/unload via snap on API connection.
- Less static electricity generated than typically Top Loading.
- Bottom load systems can incorporate vapour recovery.
- Tankers can be filled faster and several compartments can be loaded simultaneously.
A-FRAME
A-Frame loading arms by Liquip provide superb flexibility and long reach bottom loading combined with an easy to use and comfortable design.
A-Frame loading arms park near the vertical for convenient storage and allow the arms to be used on either side of the loading island.
- Preferred where space limitations exist in the loading rack.
- Compact design allows A-frame arms to be mounted next to one another and can achieve arm cross-over for simultaneous compartment loading.
- A-frame arms can easily service both sides of the loading arm bay.
- Allows for easy handling of the loading arm and can easily fit the standard API envelope.
- Easy to adjust design for elevation/tilting during loading or unloading.
- Uses Liquip's unique gas strut "Velvet Touch" technology.
- Custom designs are available to suit individual loading applications and configurations.
LOW PROFILE
Low profile loading arms can be used for gravity or pumped discharge of road and rail tankers, as well as for bottom loading.
Low profile arms can load at flow rates of up to 2,500 litres per minute and are popular for large single compartment tanker loading and unloading such as railcars and aviation bridging tankers.
Liquip can supply loading arm couplers that provide the connection between the tanker and loading arm that are compliant with API RP 1004.
- Easy to operate/maneuver.
- Reduce trip hazardous by eliminating the need for hose on the ground.
- Ideal for where there are space limitations overhead.
- Can be used in sites without a gantry structure in place.
- Available in a self draining design.
- Quick loading at flow rates of up to 2,500 LPM.
- Compact storage.
- Provides flexible long range movement.
- Suitable for gravity or pumped discharge of road and rail tankers, as well as for bottom loading.
- Available in a range of materials to suit various fluid transfer applications.
- Uses Liquip's unique gas strut "Velvet Touch" technology.
OVERHEAD
A new benchmark has been set for all bottom load arms through Liquip's "bulletproof" overhead loading arms which provide effortless loading combined with safety, long service life and minimal maintenance.
Liquip's 4" overhead bottom loading arms are capable of loading at flow rates of up to 2,500 litres per minute and are designed to enable complete cross-over within the API envelope of up to 6 arms in a single bay.
In regions where regulations permit, it is common to load using 3 or 4 arms at a time.
Liquip's overhead bottom loading arms are fitted with a 2 metre standard length drop hose and varying loading arm heights are accommodated with aluminium or steel drop spools.
Standard length drop hoses enable easier changeover and reduced spare parts inventory for the operating company.
Liquip can also supply loading arm couplers that provide the connection between the tanker and loading arm that are compliant with API RP 1004.
- Quick loading at flow rates of up to 2,500 LPM.
- Allows for cross-over of multiple arms and simultaneous loading of compartments.
- Easily maneuver load arm within the API envelope.
- Superior safety through the use of Liquip's unique balance assembly swivel design.
- Simple and safe to adjust & replace.
- Can be supplied to suit a range of products including various chemicals and aviation fuel.
- Uses Liquip's unique gas strut "Velvet Touch" technology.