Opw Unsupported Boom Bottom Loader
SubCategory: BottomLoadingArms
Manufacturer: OPW
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Key product features
- At least five swivel planes → high positioning flexibility
- Long reach → suitable for railcar and truck transfer points
- Low-profile configurations → facilitates under-vehicle connections
- 2 to 6 in sizes → broad line-size coverage
- Multiple construction materials → selection for different media
- Dry disconnect, union or quick coupling options → adaptable end connection
- Compensates for vehicle tilt/elevation → maintains connection as loading changes
- Ground-level installation possible → supports practical terminal layouts
- Jack-knife storage → compact parking footprint
- Custom arm lengths → matches site-specific geometry
OPW Unsupported Boom Bottom Loader is relevant for bottom loading or unloading of railcars and tank trucks where long reach, low profile and flexible connection positioning are required. Correct arm or component selection matters because reach, connection geometry and operator handling directly affect loading continuity and the risk of leakage or unplanned intervention.
The product works through the following verified construction principle: at least five swivel planes allow the arm to compensate for vehicle elevation, tilt and mis-positioning while reaching side, rear or underbody connections. This provides the movement or control needed to connect the transfer system while keeping the operating arrangement manageable for terminal personnel.
Verified OPW information states that OPW lists 2 to 6 in sizes with carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum options; a recent EMEA G-loader document specifies 10 bar design pressure and 5 bar MAWP for the standard configuration. These datapoints should be checked against the actual medium, pressure, temperature, connections and site geometry before a configuration is specified.
For lifecycle cost, selection should also consider service access, swivel or hose wear points and the spare parts needed for planned maintenance. AxFlow can support product selection, service and spare-parts enquiries, helping maintenance teams reduce avoidable downtime and keep the loading point available.
