FMC is the world's leading supplier of world-proven Chiksan® truck and railcar loading arms for the oil and gas industry. We offer a complete range of loading arms to provide our customers with the best solution for the transfer of petroleum products or liquefied gases at ambient, elevated or refrigerated temperatures including LNG and liquid nitrogen.
FMC's Chiksan® truck and railcar loading arms feature the very latest technical innovations that meet the exacting requirements of our customers while more than satisfying the strictest environmental and safety standards. They are available in a wide range of sizes, designs and materials to meet the particular requirements of your loading installation.
Truck and Railcar loading arms are equipped with innovative, world proven accessories and equipment. Different models are available depending on:
- The product handled: petroleum products, heated products, LPG & non-refrigerated products or liquid nitrogen, LNG & refrigerated products
- The type of transfer: top open dome, top closed systems, bottom or bottom - API RP 1004 - closed systems loading stations able to handle up to 6 products simultaneously
- The working area
- The working situation
Chiksan truck and railcar loading arms feature quality Chiksan® Swivel Joints equipped with the FMC patented cryogenic packing. These provide optimal freedom of movement and unique sealing capacity.
All arms are equipped with patented composite spring balancing mechanisms. These mechanisms feature the very latest technological advances enabling optimal manoeuvrability and safety while considerably increasing life expectancy.
FMC also provides engineered solutions for complete loading/unloading installations including integrated metering systems, control valves, etc.
Features
- Sizes available from 2" through 6". For other diameter please consult FMC
- Materials: aluminium, carbon steel, low temperature carbon steel or stainless steel to cover all applications of the oil & gas industry
Benefits
- Ability to operate within large horizontal and vertical operating range to reach the different connecting ends of the vehicle without the need to reposition it
- Bubble tight seals of the Chiksan Series 2000 Swivel Joints reducing risk of leakage and downtime of installation
- Adaptable flow rate with optimized pressure loss to reduce turnaround time Longer service life expectancy of up to five times longer than flexible hoses
- Fully balanced all metal, self supporting system enhancing the safety of the operators. No hoses used