Break-Away Coupling targets bottom loading applications.
Press Release Summary:
During loading/unloading of road tankers, TODO Emergency Break-Away Coupling will eliminate damage and risk of spillage while ensuring operators are protected against drive-away incidents. Four-inch aluminum break-away has been adapted for bottom loading arm applications with addition of TTMA flange. Designed to operate in hazardous conditions, product consists of 2 identical halves that are joined together by 3.0 mm break-pins, allowing break-away to be configured to separate at defined load.
Original Press Release:
Emco Wheaton Launches New Break-Away Coupling
With operator safety paramount during loading and unloading of road tankers, Emco Wheaton’s new TODO Emergency Break-Away Coupling for Bottom Loading Applications will eliminate damages and risk of spillage while ensuring operators are protected against drive-away incidents.
The tried and tested TODO 4” Aluminium Break-Away has been specifically adapted for bottom loading arm applications with the addition of a TTMA flange. Not only can the device be applied on new loading arms, it also means the break-away can be retrofitted to bottom hose loading arms that currently incorporate this type of flange in their construction.
The addition of the flange and use of the break-away coupling gives operators peace of mind knowing that should a drive-away incident occur, the break-away will disconnect and minimize risk of product loss. Equally important, the break-away would take the force of the incident thereby protecting the API coupler and loading arm. By keeping the design concept simple, the break-away coupler can be re-set on site after an event with an easy to install kit so any downtime is reduced.
Emco Wheaton North American Product Manager for TODO Holly Damude said: “The consequences of drive-away incidents are very serious without break-away protection. Our new TODO TTMA Break-away coupler removes the human error element when transferring dangerous fluids.”
The 4” Aluminium TODO TTMA Break-away consists of two identical halves joined together by a series of 3.0mm break-pins, allowing the break-away to be configured to separate at a defined load. Should an excessive load be placed on the loading arm, the pins break and the break-away separates, automatically closing the internal valves. The break-away can then be reset onsite using an Emco Wheaton aftermarket kit.
This new variant of the break-away coupler is designed to operate reliably in hazardous conditions, ensuring that liquid is delivered without spillage or contamination, at all times protecting the driver and the environment.
As one of the only suppliers of field proven loading arm equipment in the world, Emco Wheaton’s engineering ingenuity has one again been confirmed with the arrival of the TODO TTMA Break-away.
Emco Wheaton has been a supplier of fluid transfer systems and accessories for more than 100 years. From the top loading and bottom loading of single or multi-compartment trailer trucks and rail cars, to more complex marine loading systems capable of handling a multitude of liquids including bio fuels, we always have the best solutions.
Our product portfolio includes top loading and unloading arms and bottom loading and unloading arms for road and rail applications as well as a wide range of marine loading and unloading arms, loading arm accessories and specialty loading arms. We also manufacture a complete range of tank truck components and tank truck systems.
In addition we manufacture gantry access equipment such as folding stairways, safety cages and protective grating systems; floating suctions for storage tanks; fuelling systems for fast, spill-free fuelling of transit buses and other fleet vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, helicopters and for mining and off-highway applications.
We also provide a comprehensive range of DRY-BREAK couplings and DRY-BREAK adapters; API couplers and safety release systems.
With a global network of trained technicians, distributors and representatives, we endeavour to provide our customers superior service, ensuring successful installation and long-term operation of the systems and products supplied.                                    Â
