About Non-Code Tank Semitrailers
Non-code tank semitrailers can carry many types of non-hazardous (non-flammable, non-corrosive) liquid and dry bulk substances, as opposed to code tank trailers that must be tested for a pressure rating and/or certified for a particular use. Non-code trailers are often used to transport fertilizer, water, and other liquid cargo such as urea, liquid feed for livestock, detergent, lime slurry for pH treatment, and more.
Polar Non-Code Tank Semitrailer
Some models are insulated and can haul hot materials such as asphalt or sulphur. Others are suitable for carrying dry cargo such as plastic pellets, sand, cement, gravel, and other loose, bulk materials. Depending on its previous cargo, a non-code trailer can be washed out and used to haul different types of non-hazardous goods, increasing its versatility.
Features
Non-code tank semitrailers are typically fifth-wheel models with tandem or tridem axles. Their tanks are made of aluminum, (carbon) steel, or stainless steel. Tanks are commonly available in capacities such as 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, or 7,500 gallons (18,900, 22,700, 26,500, or 28,400 liters).
Some non-code trailers have a straight, round tank with a cylindrical shape. Others have a double conical shape with a modestly V-shaped bottom as viewed from the side, which facilitates drainage of the cargo. A version with a more pronounced V-bottom is called a deep-drop tank. Whereas a double conical tank may have a floor that slopes 12 inches (305 millimeters) lower at the center discharge point, a deep drop tank’s floor may be more like 30 in. (762 mm) lower to make it easier to drain gravel, pellets, and other granular dry goods.
Non-code tanks may have internal compartments to keep their loads separated, so a trailer may haul more than one type of payload at a time. These are sometimes called compartmentalized or combined cargo tankers. Many non-code tanks with only one or two compartments have anti-surge baffles or bulkheads that prevent liquids from doing too much sloshing about and radically shifting the trailer’s center of gravity during transport, which could cause it to tip over or lengthen its braking distance.
Find The Right Non-Code Tank Semitrailer
New and used non-code tank semitrailers for sale on TruckPaper.com come from a variety of manufacturers, past and present. Some examples include Advance, Brenner, Bulk, Fruehauf, Heil, Polar, STE, Tremcar, Wabash, and others.
The site also offers a variety of other tank semitrailer types for sale, including asphalt and hot oil, chemical and acid, crude oil, frac, gasoline and fuel, industrial gas, liquid food-grade, pneumatic and dry bulk, sanitary, vacuum, waste and sludge, and water models.
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