What is a Fuel Tanker trailer? 

A Fuel Tanker trailer (also called Tank Trailers, diesel tanker trailer, petroleum tanker trailers, petrol tanker trailers, fuel 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.

The advantages of using aluminum alloy on tank trailers include:

It is lighter in weight than steel

Aluminum tank trailer can carry more liquid load

The trailers are safer and more secure

The material is resistant to rust and hence it does not pollute the liquid during transportation

Some of the disadvantages of aluminum allow include:

The strength of aluminum is almost half the strength of steel

It is highly prone to stress cracking

Welding aluminum plates is cumbersome

It is more expensive than steel

Tank trailers are used to carry following items:

LiquidsChemicals

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.

Youcan Trailer offers a variety of fuel tanker trailers from carbon steel tanker to aluminum fuel tanker and more! View our inventory today.

Youcan trailer is a professional semi-trailer manufacturer providing complete semi-trailer solutions for almost all types of trailers on different applications. The company specialized in providing liquid tank trailers, fuel tanker, aluminum fuel tanker, food tanker, chemical tanker, bitumen tanker, bulk cement tank trailers, tipper trailers, stake storage semi-trailers, flatbed semi-trailers, low-bed semi-trailers, container carrier trailers, curtainsider trailers, and other hundreds of products. Feel free to contact us for latest price of new semi-trailers. Competitive price with reliable quality waiting for you!