Components
May / June 2018
Components
Fort Vale launches new coupler
Fort Vale has introduced a new API coupler to its Safeload coupler range . face at disconnect .
Named Safeload Green , it has been designed to capture diesel / gasoil product loss at truck This led Fort Vale to introduce a truck adaptor disconnect and is available in semi-automatic 6- and 10-bar range . measurement tool . It has been designed to check the The decision to introduce the new coupler has been driven by fuel terminal requests to improve driver truck adaptors meet the tolerances laid out in the API safety , for example , slipping on spilt product while loading a vehicle .
1004 specification , ie , alignment of truck adaptor The Safeload Green works by capturing any excess diesel fuel lost at disconnect . Excess fuel runs down poppet and sealing face +/ - 0.38mm . into the ‘ designed in ’ cup within the API casting and is emptied when it is connected to a parking nose . When used in combination , Fort Vale believes the It ’ s a simple design and easy to maintain with little to go wrong and , like all Fort Vale products , is Safeload Green and Truck Adaptor tool can offer a designed to last , the manufacturer says . safer solution for the industry . It is , however , important that not only is the API coupler on the loading arm performing , but that the www . fortvale . com adaptor on the truck also meets the API1004 specification and does not retain additional product on its
Safer tanker inspection Zistos
has improved its Tanker Inspection System ( IAD-TIPZ40-B6 ) that enables a thorough and safe visual inspection from outside the confined space . The system uses a powerful , 40X optical zoom camera , which provides increased video detail of the interior . It allows inspectors to access hard to reach and / or hazardous areas to assess them visually for residual heel , contaminants and corrosion , as well as delamination and structural issues . The system uses a self-illuminating , 40X zoom camera positioned on the end of a telescoping pole that can rotate 360deg . Images are viewed on a 5.6ins LCD display with built-in DVR that can record video or still images for documentation . Inspection systems are modular and expandable , as needs arise . www . zistos . com
The Zistos tanker inspection system allows inspectors to access hard to reach and / or hazardous areas to assess them visually
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Loadtec acquired by Benbecula
UK loading arm supplier Loadtec Engineered Systems has been sold to Benbecula Group , a privately funded group of companies based in Wallsend , Newcastle Upon Tyne . The sale comprises the Loadtec group of companies : Loadtec Engineered Systems , In Control Projects and Loadtec Service . Benbecula is led by Ally MacDonald , former CEO of Wellstream International and MD of Technip Umbilicals , and current chairman of Tekmar Energy . The move is seen as strengthening Loadtec ’ s portfolio via its new sister companies ; Tyne Gangway , Lift-rite Engineering Services and DDS Metals which serve the offshore , marine and engineering sectors . Loadtec , established in 1996 , has a global reputation for providing an inclusive design , supply , commissioning and service package for loading arms , tanker access and fall prevention systems . Lift-Rite , which was acquired by Benbecula in October 2017 , designs , manufactures , inspects ,
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repairs and hires out lifting equipment , while also offering on-site rigging and mobilisation services . Tyne Gangway , originally founded in 1934 , was acquired by Benbecula in October 2017 . The company manufactures and designs marine access systems including gangways and accommodation ladders , predominately for the marine industry , with 50 percent of its equipment produced for export . A large proportion of Tyne Gangway ’ s materials are supplied by its third division , DDS Metals , also acquired in Oct 2017 by Benbecula . DDS was founded in 2005 and supplies aluminium and stainless steel plates and extrusions to a UK customer base . As a result of this latest acquisition , Benbecula is targeting growth in existing and complementary markets . The Loadtec management team will remain and will be using the greater group resources to grow the business . Loadtec will continue to provide its Zip-Load loading arms and safe tanker access systems .
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