Opw Long Range Hose Loader
Category: LoadingArmSystems
SubCategory: BottomLoadingArms
Manufacturer: OPW
Industry:
SubCategory: BottomLoadingArms
Manufacturer: OPW
Industry:
OPW spring balanced hose loaders are available in both short-range (SRH-32) and long-range (LRH-32) versions.
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Key product features
- Ideal for converting Top Loading installations to Bottom Loading
- Easily adjustable torsion spring
- Easy to operate/maneuver
- Carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum → material choice for the duty
- 533 mm-center installation capability → supports compact multi-arm racks
- Near-horizontal storage → easy access and positioning
- Easy spring adjustment → supports commissioning and maintenance
- Useful for top-to-bottom loading conversions → reuses existing rack concepts
- Crossover capability → handles multiple connection positions
- Close mounting of multiple arms → supports multi-product applications
Like counterweighted hose loaders, spring balanced hose loaders are generally stored at horizontal and only slightly upward or downward movement is required to align the coupler with the tank truck adaptor. The Long Range Hose Loader, in the 4" size, is used in exactly the same manner as the counterweighted hose loader. The major difference being the counterbalance mechanism is a torsion spring rather than weights.
What is OPW Long Range Hose Loader used for?
OPW Long Range Hose Loader is used for tank-truck bottom loading where more horizontal reach is required than a short-range hose loader can provide. Its configuration is selected around the loading geometry and transfer duty. AxFlow can help define the appropriate arrangement for a specific terminal.
How does OPW Long Range Hose Loader work?
The verified operating principle is that the 4 in LRH uses a torsion-spring counterbalance instead of sliding weights and is generally stored near horizontal for easy coupler positioning. This provides the movement or control needed at the loading point. Exact configuration depends on the installed piping and connection requirements.
What technical data should be checked for OPW Long Range Hose Loader?
OPW documents that OPW lists the LRH in 4 in size, in carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum, and notes that three units can meet the API envelope on 533 mm centers. These values provide a basis for screening the application. Final selection must also consider the actual medium, pressure, temperature and site geometry.
How do I choose the correct OPW Long Range Hose Loader configuration?
Check required reach, material, hose/coupler, bay spacing, feed arrangement and whether an existing top-loading rack is being converted. These parameters determine the suitable arm, material and connection arrangement. AxFlow can support product selection and availability checks.
Can AxFlow provide service and spare parts for OPW Long Range Hose Loader?
AxFlow can support service and spare-parts enquiries for OPW loading equipment. The correct parts depend on the installed configuration and revision. Supplying identification details helps confirm the appropriate components before ordering.
