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Variable Reach Top Loading Arm

The TLA-101 Variable Reach Top Loading Arm has a wide working range to reach more points on the tanker top. It is commonly used where several arms are fitted in close proximity. It helps reduce the risks of spills and accidents while top loading road and rail tankers.

This top loading arm is mainly used for loading of multiple petroleum products, can also be used to transfer all types of liquid including chemicals, solvents, acids, fuels, alcohols, spirits and highly flammable liquids. It is particularly suitable for liquids that are deemed hazardous to health and/or the environment.

Variable Reach Top Loading Arm
Features and benefits

Torsion spring balancing makes it easy to operate.
Heavy duty double base swivel allows for horizontal and vertical movement
Easy operating adjustable loading valve ensure accurate control of loading process
Remote operating valve handle allows the valve be controlled from the top of the tank
Dual intermediate swivels ensure drop pipe stays in the vertical position.
Standard version made of aluminium for lightweight design and easy operation.
Arms designed to suit specific liquids, with wetted materials including aluminium, carbon steel, stainless steel versions.

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The technical details

Below you will find all the key details for our range of Variable Reach Top Loading Arms. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, then please just get in touch. Because, we are always happy to help and answer any queries you may have.

Equipment

Right-hand layout with ANSI 150 inlet flange
Double swing base swivel
Torsion Spring Balancing unit
Loading Valve
Main Pipe
Valve remote control lever
Drop Pipe Swivel
Drop Pipe
Drip can

Design Standards

Sizes – 2” to 6”
Nominal flow rate (Hydrocarbons with flow speed of 4.5m/s) – 500 l/min to 4700 l/min
Maximum flow rate (Hydrocarbons with flow speed of 4.5m/s) – 650 l/min to 5200 l/min
Design temperature – -15deg°C to +65deg°C
Design pressure – 10 bar
Test pressure – 15 bar

Accessories

Check valve
Vacuum breaker valve
Flow indicator
Micro switch loading valve position indicator
Micro switch to indicate vertical position
Micro switch to indicate rest position
Mechanical lock “Hold Down” in working position
Mechanical Park lock in rest position
Overfill sensor with handle
Pump start/stop button
Valve pneumatic actuation
Stand-post

Options upon request

Arm materials: liquid line made of carbon steel, stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 316 withseals in HNBR, FFKM or PTFE
Configurations include left handed and upward and side inlet flange with PN16 base swivel
Compressed spring piston balancing
Split Type swivels: 3-pieces to facilitate maintenance.
Loading valve with “hold open” operation which closes automatically when the lever is released.
Chrome plated loading valve inside for jet fuels.
“T” deflector end-pipe in aluminium alloy
Special configurations for extreme temperatures (-60/+200 °C)
Heating system

Relevant industries

Suitable for the following sectors

Chemical
Manufacturing

Bulk Tank
Storage

Fuel
& Energy

Food
& Beverage

Solvents
& Inorganics

Breweries
& Distilleries

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Variable Reach Top Loading Arm

The TLA-101 Variable Reach Top Loading Arm has a wide working range to reach more points on the tanker top. It is commonly used where several arms are fitted in close proximity. It helps reduce the risks of spills and accidents while top loading road and rail tankers.

Variable Reach Top Loading Arm
Features and benefits

Take a look at the
Variable Reach Top Loading Arm