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As the trusted experts in fluid transfer systems, Emco Wheaton offers premium products and solutions that are tailored to meet the rigorous demands of petroleum loading applications. With over 100 years of experience and expertise, we engineer a range of top loading arms, bottom loading arms, and couplers. Our integrated access and control equipment help our customers safely and efficiently load and unload a wide variety of petroleum products.

Loading Arm Types

We offer a range of petroleum loading arms that can be used to load/unload virtually any type of container; from single compartment trailer trucks, to multi-compartment railcars. Enter the product tabs below to learn more about the different types of Emco Wheaton Loading Arms! 

Loading Arm Accessories

Emco Wheaton offers a range of accessories to help you further customize and enhance your petroleum loading arm. From heated steam jackets and breakaway couplers, to pneumatic and hydraulic handling systems; we can provide you with the equipment you need to improve the safety, performance, and handling of your petroleum loading arms. Request a quote to get a loading solution designed specifically to meet your business needs!

Loading Arm Accessories Parallel Device For Bottom Loading Arms E2588

Parallel Device for Bottom Loading Arms

The arm is fitted with six swivels for complete 3-axis movement of the tanker connection, allowing for tanker height changes during filling/discharge. The arm is additionally fitted with a parallel bar that holds the tanker connection arm ("B"-length) in a horizontal position irrespective of the primary arm ("A"-length) position. This makes tanker connection and disconnection much easier. The B-length also has a gas spring fitted allowing the operator to raise and lower the B-length with total ease.

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Quick Release System E0790 Machanic

Mechanical

Our mechanical Quick Release System provides automatic disconnection of a loading arm in the event of a tanker accidentally driving away. Simultaneously the product flow will be shut off both upstream and downstream of the disconnection point.

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Quick Release System E0790 Pneumatic

Pneumatic

Our pneumatic Quick Release System provides automatic disconnection of a loading arm in the event of a tanker accidentally driving away whilst simultaneously shutting off the product flow both upstream and downstream of the disconnection point.

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Quick Release System Quick Release System Hydrau

Hydraulic

Our Hydraulic Quick Release System E0790 is used for the automatic separation of a connected loading arm from a tank vehicle in the event of an accidental drive-away whilst still connected. In this event, there is minimal loss of pressure in the rest of the connected supply.

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Quick Release System Hose Quick Release

Hose Release System

Our Hose Release System is used for the protection of loading hoses during loading/unloading of barges, providing environmentally safe handling of loading hoses.

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Loading Arm Accessories Telescopic Drop Tube

Telescopic Drop Tube

is used with a bottom contact switch, ensuring that the drop tube is permanently in touch with the bottom of the tanker being loaded. Our telescopic drop tubes can be either manually or pneumatically operated. Manually operated telescopic drop tubes are robust and have a short installation.

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Loading Arm Accessories Heating Systems

Heating Systems

Designed to keep loaded fluids in a liquid state, used for products with low and middle temperature ranges or if there is no other heating media available.

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Loading Arm Accessories Overfill Protection

Overfill Safety Device

Secondary safety system which prevents product overflow, for example in the case of an incorrect pre-selected loading amount.

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Control System Pneum

Control Systems

Systems for the comfortable and safe operation of loading arms.

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Vapor Cone

Vapor Cones and Plates

Adding a vapor cone or plate with a vapor recovery system on the arm, this improves the profitability of the terminal because vaporized product can be recovered and does not pollute the environment.

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Api Coupler Surelok

SURELOK Couplings

Represent the most innovative method of producing fast and tight connection between two hoses or a vessel and a hose. These couplings comply with the safety requirements of the chemical and oil industries.

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Other accessories:

Availability of different seal materials:
  • Vapor Cone
  • Vapor plate
  • Level probe
  • Vapor piggyback
  • Steam jacket heating
  • Electrical trace heating handles
  • Position switches (tie in to PLC for storage)
  • Telescopic drop pipe
  • Local control Panel
  • Pneumatic/hydraulic balancing system
  • 3d-hydraulical Loading Arm Control System
  • Manually, pneumatically or electrically operated valves (ball, plug, butterfly type)
  • TODO Couplers, NGX Breakaway
  • Viton A
  • Buna
  • GFLT
  • EPDM
  • FEP, Food Grade
  • FVMQ
  • UHMPWE
  • Fluoroloy K, Chemraz, Kalrez (others on request)

Applications

Emco Wheaton’s range of robust and reliable petroleum loading arms are ideally suited to transfer a full range of petroleum products. Manufactured using the highest quality materials, are products are tailored to provide safe and efficient transfer of a range of petroleum products, including: 

• Petrol
• Diesel
• Aviation Fuel
• Heavy Fuel Oil
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
• Petrochemical Feedstock
• Biofuel
• Molten Sulfur
• Asphalt

Benefits

We leverage our experience and expertise to provide our customers with tailored chemical loading solutions that deliver real world benefits, including:

Minimal Product Loss

Our loading arms are designed to help our customers increase the safety and profitability of their chemical loading operations. Manufactured to provide zero leakage and minimal product loss, regardless of the chemical liquid or gas being transferred; Emco Wheaton’s chemical loading arms provide real world savings for our customers.

Increased Durability

Emco Wheaton’s chemical loading arms are manufactured using the highest quality materials, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, that are chosen to meet the specific demands of our customer’s chemical loading applications. Combined with our class leading aftermarket services, Emco Wheaton’s range of chemical loading arms provide unrivaled reliability and longevity, minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Maximum Safety

The safety of our customers and their operators is our top priority. Each and every piece of equipment that is delivered by our team is designed, manufactured, and tested to meet the most stringent safety standards; and is certified and compliant with the highest global industry standards. Put simply, our products help keep our customers, their employees, and their operations safe at all times. Emco Wheaton Loading arms use a compression spring balance mechanism that is ergonomically friendly for operators. This spring balance carries the weight of the loading arm and is easy to handle and maneuver into place. This system reduces the risk of injuries such as back strains associated with bending down and picking up hoses, etc.

Ultimate Flexibility

We understand that each of our customer’s is unique, and that each operation has a specific set of needs. That is why we work closely with our customers to design a loading solution tailored to meet the demands of their petroleum loading application. Our range of  loading arms covers sizes ranging from 2” to 6”, temperatures between -50oC to 300oC, and pressures of up to 40 bar; ensuring that we have the right solution, regardless of the application.