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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