What is a tank trailer? 

A tank trailer (also called tanker trailer or tanker truck) is a heavy-duty truck-trailer to carry fuel, gas, chemical tank, food, liquid, bulk goods and more. Tanker sizes range from small to large, depending on your hauling needs and product weight, which is measured by gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or the vehicle weight after it’s loaded. 

The tanker structure is an elliptic cylindrical column or trapezoidal surface shape, made of high-quality  steel plates. The warehouse of the tank can be divided into several rooms. A wave plate is welded into the middle of each warehouse, in order to reduce the impact of the oil and increase the strength of the tank when the truck is running. A coating of anticorrosive paint and decorative paint are painted on the exterior of the tank to prevent rust. Indicating meter is on the side of the oil tank, and it can directly indicate the tank volume.

One of the common types of tank trailer you will find on the road is the fuel tank trailer. The trailer is used to transport gasoline, diesel oil, and benzene. It is also used to transport some types of inflammable and plosive liquid.

Gasoline and diesel fuels are used for standard cars and other types of vehicles. Hence, most fuel trailers have more than one compartment. Why do fuel tank trailers have several compartments? Here are the major reasons:

The efficiency principle: A trailer with different compartment can transport different kinds of liquid at the same time. This reduces the transportation cost and saves fuel because the trips are reduced to one.

Transporting each liquid in a different tanker is more expensive and inefficient. Trailers with multiple compartments can transport different grades of gasoline in one trip. A service station can receive all the products needed in just one trip.

To ensure stability: A liquid fluctuates to all directions in the tank when the trailer is running on a slope. If the fuel tank trailer has a large capacity, the fluctuations will cause major changes in the center of mass.

This, in turn, will cause major changes of the axle load, which affect the stability of the truck and trailer. The instability may cause the trailer to jackknife or rollover. Using a multi-compartment model reduces the changes of the axle load and hence keeps the trailer stable.

Tank trailers are used to carry following items:

Chemicals

Liquids

Gases

Beverages (such as milk)

Dry/bulk goods (such as grains, sand, cement, plastic pellets, etc.)

Applications of Tank Trailer 

Tank trailers are commonly spotted at gas stations and are primarily used for heavy duty hauls and gives drivers and fleet managers options when it comes to needing to transport specific cargo, like HAZMAT materials. Tank trailers are used in many industries such as oil, petro, bulk cement, powder making, agriculture, food and dining, and more.

Tank Trailer Supplier 

Yuchang Trailer is a premier manufacturer of tank trailers known for our premium products, simplicity of design, customization and mission-specific engineering. The company provides tank semi-trailers with special tankers for transporting petroleum and asphalt. A high-quality tanker trailer is a must-have for any shipping, construction, or oil company. Our tankers come in a variety of sizes, capacities, and suspension types, so no matter what type of trailer you require, feel free to contact us. Our professional sales engineer will offer you the latest price of tank trailers.