When an incident occurs during loading or off-loading, either due to accidental truck drive-off or railcar shift or shunt then there is a high risk of transfer equipment rupture. Damage to equipment will then cause spill of the transfer medium. This increases risk of injury, extended downtime and clean-up costs. Spillage also creates hazardous circumstances that may be beyond the control of the operator.
The KLAW range of Breakaway and Emergency Release Couplings are designed to minimize the consequences of incidents. Including KLAW into transfer systems also demonstrates the operation is designed with health and safety as a priority. The system also helps to ensure limited interruption to operations when an event occurs.
A KLAW Breakaway Coupling or Cable Release Emergency Breakaway Coupling will activate when a drive-off occurs. The Valves will close both upstream and downstream flow and the coupling will separate, allowing the vehicle to continue without damaging or wrenching the Loading Arm and transfer system.
Typical ERC Loading Arm application
KLAW ERC cable loading arm
The ERC protects the Loading Arm from over-extension by activating via a cable release mechanism in the event of accidental vehicle drive-away.
Shown here is a conceptual illustration of the KLAW Cable ERC protecting the Loading Arm from over-extension.
Shown here is a conceptual illustration of the KLAW Cable ERC protecting the Loading Arm from over-extension.
KLAW ERC cable loading arm illustrated
Typical ERC Spring Retained Loading Arm application
Shown below is a Loading Arm with a KLAW Spring Retained ERC.
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