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Bobtail road tankers are chassis mounted transportation tanks, mainly used for distribution of LPG to domestic or industrial bulk customers or autogas service stations. Our manufacturing standards are ADR, TPED, EN 12252, EN 12493. Upon customer’s requirement design and manufacturing can be done according to ASME, CODAP or other standards
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Bobtail road tankers are chassis mounted transportation tanks, mainly used for distribution of LPG to domestic or industrial bulk customers or autogas service stations. Our manufacturing standards are ADR, TPED, EN 12252, EN 12493.

Upon customer’s requirement design and manufacturing can be done according to ASME, CODAP or other standards. Tank capacities are determined by truck model and capacity; and standard sizes are as follows:

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ISISAN TANKS ARE

2 Axle Trucks3 Axle Trucks4 Axle Trucks
4×2 or 4×46×2 or 6×48×2
10 m317 m332 m3
14 m323 m334 m3
17 m3

Bobtails are equipped with a delivery pump and LPG meter is optional.

Available options for pump drive :

  1. From truck’s PTO by hydraulic drive.
  2. From truck’s PTO by shaft.
  3. Electric motor.

Isısan will determine the right configuration and select the right equipment, depending on his experience, the customer’s requirements, the truck’s specifications and the local market conditions.

LPG bobtail with meter can manage the following tasks:

  1. LPG transfer through the meter and the hose reel,
  2. LPG transfer through the pump, but not the meter,
  3. Unloading LPG from an other tank, transferring into the bobtail,
  4. Transferring LPG from other tank, into a different tank.

Isısan is an experienced superstructure manufacturer and follows the procedures and guidelines given by the truck manufacturers during the bobtail assembly. Our practices guarantee a safe and quality ride and will not pose a negative effect on truck components.

  • Manufacturing and testing of the tanks are made under supervision of an independent inspection body.
  • Fine grain pressure vessel steels are used for manufacturing the tanks. Metallurgical and mechanical properties of the steels are tested and verified.
  • All welded joints are tested according to the manufacturing standard. A combination of X-ray, ultrasonic, dye penetrant and magnetic particle tests is utilized.
  • After manufacturing, all tanks are subjected to hydrostatic pressure test. After this test, the connections of tank accessories are tested against leaks, using nitrogen.
  • Tanks are sand blasted and coated with premium quality paints. The right type and thickness combination of primer, undercoat and top coating are determined according to the above ground or under ground service. Isısan quality will offer highest performance during the whole service life of tank.
  • Isısan’s transportation tank designs and assembly details conforms to international standards and the truck manufacturer’s procedures and guidelines.

Isisan’s Innovations:

  • Revolutionary baffle plate design, enabling repair and changes with no need to hot work on the tank.
  • Material and design improvements to reduce the dead weight of transport tanks; resulted 6% increase in transport capacity, fuel saving and reduced impact to the environment.
  • Ergonomic equipment cabin design, with side mounted or rear mounted alternatives.
  • Selector; an automatic control box increasing the safety and minimizing human errors during LPG transfer.
  • Electronic selector, remote controlled upgrade to selector.
  • Anti tow-away; increased safety to prevent accidental drive off.
  • Adopting computer simulations to offer highest brake roll over and load distribution performance of the vehicle.

Isısan’s Design Principles Are

  • Vehicle safety.
  • Ride quality.
  • Self eliminating of operator faults.
  • Operational reliability.
  • High performance.
  • Low maintenance.
  • Durability and long-life.
  • Total economy.
  • Health and safety of operators and other people.
  • Environmental impact.

Bobtail Tank Accessories – Standard

  • Safety relief valves.
  • Loading and unloading connections.
  • Safety systems.
  • Internal valves, pneumatic operated & with excess flow feature.
  • Level gauges.
  • Equipment cabin made of metal, with long-life and ergonomic design.
  • Anti tow-away system.
  • Earthing rod.
  • LPG pump.
  • Hydraulic drive.
  • Electric drive.
  • Shaft drive.
  • Fire extinguisher.
  • Reflectors, safety marking and labeling.

Bobtail Accessories – Optional

  • Hose reel; liquid, vapor or both.
  • Electric power rewind.
  • Hydraulic power rewind.
  • Pneumatic power rewind.
  • Electric power rewind.
  • Hydraulic power rewind.
  • Pneumatic power rewind • Hose fixture, rust-free.
  • LPG meter and ticket printer.
  • Hydraulic operated internal valves.
  • Selector.
  • Remote emergency stop.