Steam Jacketed Loading Arms
OPW top and bottom loaders can be fully or partially jacketed/
traced for efficient handling of asphalt, molten sulfur, waxes, resins, and
other products that are highly viscous or tend to solidify at ambient temperatures.
OPW steam jacketed loading arms incorporate a “pipe
in a pipe” design and are used to handle products that need to be transferred
at elevated temperatures. The inner pipe conveys the product being handled,
while the outer pipe or jacket contains the steam. With these arms, the product
can be heated very quickly and uniformly.
In some cases, customers specify the use of heat transfer
fluids. The same principles apply in terms of loading arm design.
We also manufacture, for less demanding applications, hollow
core steam trace elements that are clamped and bonded to the straight sections
of piping in the loading arm.
All OPW steam jacketed loading arms are custom designed
to specifications depending upon the product being handled, temperature,
and overall reach and flexibility requirements. Please consult the factory
with your specifications and application requirements.
Features
- Assemblies are supplied with all necessary steam jumper
hoses
- Threaded, flanged, and welded construction are available
- Available in 2", 3", 4" and 6" sizes
- Available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Benefits
- Rugged construction
- Custom made to your specifications
- Durable for many years of service life
