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Bottom Loading Arms

The industry-leading bottom loading solution.

OPW Bottom Loading Arm Systems are ideal for loading and unloading petroleum products, chemicals and liquefied gases, and offer numerous benefits over conventional top-loading systems:

  • Improved safety since operator remains on the ground during loading/unloading
  • Quicker connections reduce overall loading/unloading time
  • Bottom loading systems create less turbulence in the tank, reducing the danger of generating static electricity.
  • Bottom loading reduces vapors and the system can be adapted to also recover displaced vapors
  • Tanks can be filled faster and several compartments can be loaded simultaneously
  • Bottom-loading islands are simpler and cheaper to build than top-loading racks
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How Bottom Loading Arm Systems Work

A bottom loading arm connects to a fill adapter on the underside of a tank truck or railcar, so the operator stays on the ground for the entire loading or unloading cycle instead of climbing to a top hatch. The sealed bottom connection limits vapor release, reduces the tank turbulence that causes static buildup, and can be adapted to recover displaced vapor.

Multiple-compartment tanks can load several products at once through separate arms, cutting total time at the rack. That speed advantage, plus a lower-cost island footprint than a top-loading arm rack, is why railcar bottom loading arm systems and tank truck racks alike have standardized on bottom loading across OPW's full line of loading arm systems.

Loading Arm Styles

Each model can be specified in carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, and paired with couplers, swivel joints, and vapor recovery adapters from OPW's broader product line to match the product being transferred. See below for even more options.

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Why Choose OPW ES as Your Bottom Loading Arm Manufacturer

As a bottom loading arm system manufacturer, OPW Engineered Systems designs every model to API Recommended Practice 1004, and the engineering team also takes on custom loading arm requirements: heat-traced and jacketed arms, PTFE-lined loaders, vapor recovery valving, and pneumatic or hydraulic actuation.

Sales and technical support teams work directly with engineers to size the right arm for your tank configuration and product, backed by a distributor network for parts and field support. Contact a specialist or request a quote to get a system sized for your terminal.

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Contact Us for Technical Support on Your Projects and Resolving Any Technical Issues You Encounter

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