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Loading arms for truck and rail car loading, what is being used

Loading arms for truck and rail car loading, what is being used

Loading arms for truck and rail car loading, what is being used

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Does anyone have any do's or don't, tips, trick, lessons learned on loading arms for open top truck and rail loading (lube oil and asphalt)?  We have used a brudage torque arm worm gear operated loading arm for years and have loved its reliability and ease of use, but they were bought out by and discontinued by a competitor that sells spring loaded systems.  Looks like we'll need to go with a spring loaded loading arm system on any new installs.  Big boys look to be OPW, Emco Wheaton or FMC / Chiksan.

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