The DKI Bottom Loading Arm (BLA) is used to load refined hydrocarbon products into tank trucks with bottom loading. BLAs are a key element of any bottom loading system offering important operational and safety benefits, such as loading trucks from the ground, improved ergonomics, and maximized flow rates into the tank truck drum for shorter loading times in the bay.

Developed based on more than 30 years of experience in service station loading, the BLA features a unique design that allows for optimal arm balance and easy slewing.

It also minimises maintenance and can be loaded from both the left and right sides. The arm is suitable for a wide range of refined hydrocarbon products, including automotive and aviation fuels and chemicals.

Key Benefits

🔹Meets API Apron requirements for up to 6 arms in one bay, no need to move tankers

🔹Single-length Drop Hose for all arms- reducing site spares inventory

🔹 No need to disassemble the balance mechanism to change from left to right-hand operation

🔹Dual Gas Strut balance mechanism for safe, smooth easy operator use - avoids back injuries

🔹Balance Swivel bearings are sealed giving long useable life with minimal maintenance - just inspect once per year

🔹Balance Swivels are split flanged for ease of maintenance and replacement of seals. If required, Product seals can be replaced without removing bearings, therefore, significantly reducing downtime

🔹Up-down balance tuning is simple, safe and easy to adjust

🔹An adjustable vertical stop provides additional over travel protection to the arm, maximising gas strut life

🔹Dry Brake Coupler seals can be changed without removing the Coupler from the loading arm

🔹The Dry Break Coupler has a 5 cam design for safe, easy alignment with tight fit connection to tanker truck whilst loading

🔹Industry Standard Forged Fittings complying with ASME / ANSI  Standards

🔹Welding compliance to ASME B31.3