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A tank truck is a tank-type vehicle used to transport a variety of liquids, liquefied gases and powder loading. In our renowned tank trucks, it is often cumbersome, but with the emergence of lightweight concepts, lightweight materials are becoming the main consideration in the selection of materials in a variety of industries, and tank trucks are no exception. What materials are commonly used in tankers? What material meets the concept of light weight and will become the mainstream of the development of tankers in the future? Where is the advantage? 

What are the commonly used materials for tank trucks?

There are three types of materials commonly used in tank trucks: carbon steel, 304 stainless steel and aluminum alloy. These three materials have different characteristics.

1. Carbon steel is the most traditional and the lowest cost. Most materials in the domestic storage tank are made of carbon steel.

2. The price of 304 stainless steel is much more expensive than carbon steel, so it is used less, but the advantage is that the residual value of the tanker when it is scrapped is greater than that of carbon steel.

3. Aluminum alloys are more common in the market. Due to its low density, light weight, moderate price, safety and durability, and most importantly, aluminum can be recycled and will not pollute the environment after being discarded.

In summary, the aluminum alloy material for tank trucks is more in line with the lightweight concept and is superior to carbon steel and 304 stainless steel in terms of price and environmental protection.

Advantages of aluminum tankers

1, high safety, due to the low density of aluminum, the weight of the aluminum alloy in the same type of tank truck is a few tons lighter than steel. The aluminum tank is lighter, which reduces the center of gravity of the vehicle, which makes the vehicle run more smoothly, reduces tire wear and reduces the possibility of punctures.

2. The aluminum alloy tank truck has a lighter weight and a higher payload, which can expand the capacity of the tank.

3, the antioxidant effect is good, the aluminum alloy forms a dense aluminum oxide film on the surface of the case, which can effectively prevent water vapor intrusion, prevent oxidation and ensure that the transported items are not contaminated .

4. Excellent anti-corrosive performance, most items in the tank are corrosive, and the aluminum alloy tank has a longer lifespan.

5. Aluminum is a recyclable metal. Recycled aluminum alloy is no different in performance from the original aluminum alloy and can be reused to reduce waste of metallic resources.

Aluminum alloy manufacturer of high quality aluminum alloy tanks

The aluminum-based tankers industry has led the light trend of the tankers industry and has successfully nullified the design concept of the traditional carbon steel tanker. At the same time, with the continued expansion of the Chinese market, aluminum for tank trucks is expanding in the Chinese market, and its role in road transport is increasingly important. Henan Henry is a manufacturer of aluminum-based materials for tank trucks. It can produce aluminum plates for fuel trucks: 5083 aluminum plate, 5754 aluminum plate, 5454 aluminum plate, 5182 aluminum plate. The thickness can reach 600 mm and the maximum width can reach 2650 mm. Specific specifications can be customized according to customer requirements. Mingtai Aluminum can implement national standards, US standards, European standards, Russian standards, Japanese standards and other national standards. Products are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and can guarantee quality. If you need aluminum base materials for tanks, do not hesitate to contact Henan Henry!