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    The Expert Option For Loading Arm Insulation and Heating

    OPW Engineered Systems designs Custom Insulation Packages to specifically fit your loading arm. With superior heat retention, safety and excellent range of motion, these packages are ideal for loading arms in temperature-sensitive applications. Unlike field-applied insulation, OPW insulation and heating packages are completely removable and reusable. All insulation material is delivered to the jobsite ready for field assembly, complete with a detailed drawing that provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

    Download our data sheet to learn more about these packages from the loading arm experts.

    • Top & Bottom Designs available
    • Custom designed based on product, temperature, reach and flexibility of your application
    • Rugged construction in carbon steel or stainless steel
    • Available in 2”, 3”, 4” and 6” sizes

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    Heating Options Chart

    Electric

    Freeze Protection

    • Freeze prtoection keeps the equipment warm during downtimes
    • Prevents any residual product from freezing
    • Self-regulating cable keeps the product 50°F above freezing
    • Heat is generated as electric current passes through
    • ATEX, IECEX, FM, and UL approvals

    Temperature Maintenance

    • Temperature maintenance keeps the heat steady
    • Prevents product from solidifyingand clogging in the pipeline
    • A thermostat is installed along with heat tracing to maintain a specific temperature
    • ATEX, IECEX, FM, and UL approvals
    Steam/Oil

    Steam Tracing

    • 2" x 1" boiler tube contoured to pipe size and straps onto pipe
    • Conductive steam-generated heat-transfer path through wall into loading process for temperatures up to 350°F

    Steam Jacketing

    • Fully envelopes core pipe with outer pipe
    • Conductive steam-generated heat-transfer path through wall into loading process for temperatures above 300°F

    Accessories

    Custom Insulation Packages

    OPW can provide a Custom Insulation Package designed specifically for your loading arm. Unlike field-applied insulation, these packages are completely removable and reusable, making them the ideal solution for loading arm use.

    • Engineered Fit - Provides full and correct range of motion
    • Removable & Reusable - Quick and easy access for maintenance
    • Safer - Heated arms can pose a potential burn hazard for operators. OPW Custom Insulation Packages ensure that the loading arm is properly insulated to protect personnel
    • Superior Heat Retention - 2" insulation
    • Durable - Teflon® impregnated outer jacket

    Construction Details:

    • Inner Jacketing - 17oz./sq. yd Teflon® impregnated fiberglass cloth
    • Outer Jacketing - 17oz./sq. yd Teflon® impregnated fiberglass cloth
    • Insulation - 2" THK, low-density fiberglass
    • Thread - Teflon® coated fiberglass thread
    • Attachments - Teflon® cloth belts with stainless-steel double-D rings; and drawstring flaps with Nomex Cord
    • I.D. Tags - Stainless Steel embossed

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    Library

    Following are several example drawings that have been applied in this application.

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