DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:
The following guidelines will help to select the best option.

1) MATERIAL AND SEAL:
The type of fluid being handled also determines loading assembly material selection. Metallurgy, gaskets, Seals must be resistant to the product and its temperature during handling. Refer chemical resistant chart for further details.

2) RANGE OF HANDLING:
The range of movement of loading arm should be capable of reaching the farthest fill point.

3) LINE SIZE:

The line size is based on the maximum velocity of fluid as 15ft/sec. Additional components can easily be incorporated into a loading arm to enhance its capabilities these include valves, couplings, high level sensing devices and vapor recovery attachments etc.

AMALGAMATED TAKES PRIDE IN ITS ABILITY TO CUSTOM DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE LOADING ARMS FOR SPECIALISED APPLICATIONS.

Types of Loadings arms
Traditionally bulk liquids have almost been loaded through open manholes at the top of the tank. Top loading allows a variety of different loading methods, techniques and a variety of different loading arm configurations to be used. Amalgamated manufactures our variety of styles of top loading arms.

1. FIXED REACH (SINGLE ARM) LOADER.:
The fixed reach loader is designed specifically for single compartment tanks, in dairy/ milk industries, and railroad tank etc. The unit is made with a long rigid tube, this LA is available in all carbon or all stainless steel for chemical, petrochemical or food services.

2. SECONDARY ARM LOADER (PANTOGRAPH:)
Secondary arm or pantograph style loaders provide greater versality of reach and are more rugged, last longer and require less maintenance. They are recommended for medium reach applications.

3. WET LINE SECONDARY ARM LOADERS:
This system has several advantages the operator can observe the level of the product and after shut off there is drainage only from the short drop tube rather than the complete secondary arm. This type is used in milk or drum fillers.

4. LONG RANGE (BOOM) LOADERS.:
Long-range loading arms are designed for heavy use and high flow rates that are typical at large terminals.

Special loading system:

Amalgamated engineers have developed a number of loading arms for specialized service application if the application that you have in mind does not quite fit with any model described above please consult us. Our engineer can solve your specialized loading problem.

Higher pressure LPG loader:
This assembly is designed to handle liquid petroleum gases like butane or propane gas through the side or bottom of tank vessels. Swing joint assemblies are made of steel with induction hardened ball bearing raceways for long lasting service.