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What is a Tanker Trailer?

A tanker trailer is a heavy-duty truck-trailer with a tank body that is designed for transporting liquids or dry bulk materials:

• Chemicals

• Liquids

• Gases

• Food

• Dry/bulk goods

What is a chemical tanker trailer?

A chemical tanker trailer refers to a tanker used to transport various acidic, toxic, or corrosive liquid products. In China, several different chemical tanker trailers are used to haul different types of petro-chemicals, acids, hazardous materials, corrosives, additives, base oils, finished lubricants, glycols, hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, motor fuels, petroleum distillates, resins, solvents, and specialty chemicals.

A chemical tanker trailer can be filled up from the top and bottom, and its hierarchy in the single or five compartments, discharged by gravity or pump-driven.

According to different chemical properties, the raw materials for manufacturing chemical liquid tank trailers, you can choose carbon steel, carbon steel lined with plastic, stainless steel, plastic, aluminum, etc.

What do chemical tanker trailers carry?

According to the different mediums transported, the chemical liquid tanker trailer can transport different chemicals, including hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, formic acid, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide), phosphoric acid, ammonia, sodium hydroxide solution, potassium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), formaldehyde, ethanol, toluene, xylene, isopropanol, solvent oil.

What Factors are Important to Consider When Selecting a Chemical Tank Trailer?

• Weight of the product to be transported

• Chemical properties of the product

• Loading and unloading methods

• Environmental factors include distance, terrain, and climate.

First, the dimensions of a chemical tanker trailer depend on the volume and weight per gallon transported. Smaller tanks holding 3,800 - 5,000 gallons are used to transport products with higher specific gravity. Standard chemical trailers can hold 6,000 to 7,000 gallons. Some tank trailers can hold up to 8,000 gallons to transport lighter products.

Next, the type of product being transported and its chemical properties are critical considerations. The chemical properties will determine the type of raw material for the tank (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum) and whether or not a liner is required. For example, if the liquid being transported is acidic or corrosive, then the tank must have an acid or corrosion-resistant liner, or it will degrade quickly.

Finally, the properties of the chemical, as well as the shipping and receiving facilities, will determine the best loading and unloading configuration for the unit. Some chemical liquids are more viscous than others and may require a sloped, deep drop trailer for loading and unloading. Other chemicals may be volatile and require a vapor recovery system. Alternatively, an air pump is another way to move liquids.

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Chemical tank trailer capacity & options

China BAPUTI chemical tanker trailer complies with GB18564 and EU road transportation standards, as well as national laws and regulations, including volume, weight, structure, etc., are designed in strict accordance with national standards.

The dimension of the chemical tanker trailer depends on the volume and/or weight per gallon being transported.

Dimensions

Width : max. 2,550 mm.

Height : max. 3,950 mm.

Axle Distance 1,300 ~ 1,400 mm

Wheel Height 1,250 ~ 1,350 mm

Dead Weight : 7,250 ~ 8,800 kg

Volume : 20,000 ~ 55,000 l

Tank Body

The number of compartments: internal baffles fit the selected number of compartments, one or multiple compartments with a wide range of capacities.

Proven two-piece barrel design with a single circumferential seam

Using seamless, high-performance robotic welding technology,

The structure of the tank body and the anti-wave plate adopts the finite element analysis method, establishes the stress analysis model under all working conditions, and optimizes the design according to the analysis results.

The cleaning manhole for cleaning inside the tank and its every compartment when necessary.

Loading/Discharge:

Loading:

It is filled from the bottom or through the manhole covers or closed-circuit filling couplings from the top.

Dischargee:

On the right or back side, gravity discharge from the bottom valves up to the couplings at such a slope in order not to remain any liquid in the line after discharge.

Chassis Equipment:

King-Pin:50mm/90mm can be adjustable

Landing Legs: 28 Ton two speed, JOST or equivalent brand capacity trailer landing legs

Axles: mechanical or air suspension, drum or disc brake

Rims: 14,00 or 11,75 x 22,5

Tires: 12R22.5 ,11R22.5, 315/80R22.5, 385/65R22.5,Size and brand optional

Brake System: Conforms to ECE R 13 regulation 2S2M EBS / RSP brake system,

Electric System: Conforms to ECE R 105 regulation ADR-approved electric system

Bumper: Conforms to ECE R 58 regulation rear bumper

Paint

At least two coats of epoxy primer,

After the in-tank pickling application, bacterial formation and chemical corrosion are prevented by the passivation process,

Twenty processes such as degreasing, rust removal, and "four sprayings and five dryings," and the tank body has a beautiful appearance and is durable.

Chemical tanker trailers in terms of safety considerations

Chemical properties of the product. The first thing to consider is the chemical properties of what is being transported; for example, some chemical liquids are more viscous than others; some chemical liquids may react chemically with unsuitable tank raw materials. Therefore, we need to be very careful in choosing the right trailer so that an adverse chemical reaction does not occur when transporting chemical products.

Loading and unloading. Top loading and unloading is a very critical practice for the transportation of chemicals, and we will have to determine the best loading and unloading arrangements for the unit for these chemical products. Bottom unloading is more common and allows for the creation of a bellied line that allows for a central unloading location, usually near a ladder at the curb of the trailer.

Vapor recovery systems. Some chemicals may be flammable, which requires the use of a vapor recovery system in tank trailers. A vapor recovery system is a setup designed to remove harmful and unwanted vapors from a chemical product rather than creating a buildup in the tank. It also improves purity and prevents hazardous chemical contaminants from entering the environment.

ESC Systems. ESC systems have been used in the tank trailer industry in China in recent years. These intelligent systems detect rollovers or loss of directional control and can safely apply the tanker's brakes to prevent accidents from occurring.