The Ecuadorian customer received the CHIV aluminum tank trailer

An Ecuadorian customer has successfully received and tested the CHIV aluminum tanker trailer. The trailer has a total capacity of 9,000 gallons and is divided into six compartments. The overall height of the aluminum tanker trailer was designed to fit the customer’s tractor unit, which was purchased in Europe.

To reduce fuel evaporation and loss during loading and unloading, we recommended the installation of a vapor recovery system. This prevented fuel evaporation losses and improved fuel transportation profitability. The customer was very satisfied with our recommendation and implemented it.

Tanker trailer brand	CHIV Aluminum Tanker Trailer
Capacity	9000 Gallons
Compartment	6
Axle brand	FUWA / BPW / CHIV (optional)
Suspension	Mechanical suspension
Landing gear	28 Ton JOST
Discharge valve	4-inch API unloading valve

The customer is a fuel transportation company from Ecuador with a fleet of 100 tanker trailers. They are very satisfied with the CHIV tanker trailer, and their board of directors is currently meeting to discuss the quantity of their next order.

The Main Advantages of Aluminum Tanker Trailers Include:

1.Light weight and Efficient Transportation

• Aluminum’s density is approximately one-third that of steel. Aluminum tank trailers are about 20%-30% lighter than carbon steel tank trailers, allowing for the transport of more fuel within weight limits and improving single-trip efficiency.

• The lower weight of aluminum tank trailers reduces fuel consumption, lowering transportation costs in the long run and aligning with energy conservation and emission reduction trends.

2.Corrosion Resistance and Low Maintenance

• An oxide layer naturally forms on the aluminum surface, resisting corrosion from sulfur and moisture in oil, extending tank life.

3.Convenient Loading, Unloading, and Cleaning

• The smooth inner wall of aluminum tank trailers leaves less residue, allowing for more thorough cleaning when switching transported oils and reducing the risk of contamination.

• Aluminum alloys are highly recyclable (recycling rate exceeds 90%), conforming to green manufacturing principles.

4.Impact Resistance and Fatigue Performance

• Aluminum alloys possess good toughness, absorbing energy better in collisions or road impacts, reducing the risk of breakage.

5.Static Electricity and Spark Protection

• Aluminum has excellent electrical conductivity, is easily grounded, and can quickly conduct static electricity away, preventing the explosion of oil vapors.

• Aluminum cans maintain stable performance under extreme temperatures and are not prone to embrittlement (low temperatures) or a sudden drop in strength (high temperatures).

For more information about our fuel transport trailers, please feel free to contact us.