UNLOADING A TANKER

[creamyfilling102]

it takes an hour to empty that thing? good god it should fall out of there faster by gravity shouldn't it? and ur giving it 25 psi to push it out?

[PANAGWS23]

NICE VIDEO.....

[gaukevandermeulen]

hello,

nice to see how it`s done in the states, i am truck driver myself in holland, but i use camlock connectors only at farms to unload fertilizers. is that the mainconnector in the us? in holland whe use most of the time german connectors. and in pool i use a akzo connector

how long was the truck in this video? my truck is 15 meters long, and that is very small for european terms. but my tank is specialy build for smal places like pools and farms etc

greets from holland

Hans

[TRUCKERMcD]

@gaukevandermeulen The trailer is 16.5 meters and yes, those are the standartd connectors used here.

[gaukevandermeulen]

hello,

nice to see how it`s done in the states, i am truck driver myself in holland, but i use camlock connectors only at farms to unload fertilizers. is that the mainconnector in the us? in holland whe use most of the time german connectors. and in pool i use a akzo connector

how long was the truck in this video? my truck is 15 meters long, and that is very small for european terms. but my tank is specialy build for smal places like pools and farms etc

greets from holland

Hans

[pavelavietor1]

hello thanks for replying I m attaching my videos hope you like them God speed

[TRUCKERMcD]

pavelavietor1. I just looked at my video again and I think I know why you made the comment on pressurizing the tank. When we hooked the airline on the tank and turned the handle on, it wasn't turned on at the customers side. We pressurize after hooking up all lines.

[pavelavietor1]

I forgot to mention to use personal protection (gloves) at all times.God speed

[TRUCKERMcD]

The hands in this video were not mine pavelav and the product was not dangerous, but you are correct on using PPE. Thanks

[pavelavietor1]

hello, coment ,Driver never presssurize before you are ready to open inner valve. Because if you have a malfunction (driver error,equipment failure) the spill wil be bigger,due to higher pressures and product flow. Also noticed you fail to secure the hose connectors, they could vibrate loose due to normal ware

[TRUCKERMcD]

I appreciate your comments pavelav, but this is the accepted method of unloading we use here. We pressurize first, open the internal and then the external. Your method would technically be safer. If you notice at 2:20 and 2:40 there are cam straps over the cam locks on both ends of the hose.

[TRUCKERMcD]

And I should add here that the cam locks in this video had there own locks on either end of the hose.

[chemtankerdave]

why 2 air hook-ups?

[TRUCKERMcD]

It's just hooking up the line from below to the tank. It's not hard piped

[chemtankerdave]

oh i see cuz it looked like u hooked up a seperate one up top....

excellent video!!, i thought about doing that but i haul chemicals and the plants dont allow cams

[casualtrucker]

excellent instructional video..5/5

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks

[geroguevara280zx]

good video..

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks

[2skibutch]

good vid.liquid glass.the only thing i haul is money.stay safe out on the road.

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks Butch

[5150ou812]

Good video. Lot like the way i do it exept i vent the tank and run a hydrolic pump off the pto rather than blow it out. I mostly haul hot molasses in a smooth bore. liquid glass sounds pretty heavy, how many dry inches you got with a load of that?

[TRUCKERMcD]

I think it was about 20 in or so. We loaded on a scale. I know there was a lot of sloshing with it.

[aid2003]

WOW..I drive an food tank here in Austria..

Send u a video responce..

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks again aid2003

[btstma123]

cool, looks easier than what i do. i deliver liquid nitrogen, oxygen, we have to pump off our loads with a pony motor on the trailers, lots more valves to work, and its COLD...maybe some day i will post a vid doing it

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks for the comment. That would be great if you could show a video. Tanker work is so secretive. I'd really like to see you at work.

[Knierim1]

Aren't they slowly changing from Pony motors to either electran or hydraulic for unloading? I used to haul cryo, mostly argon, hydrogen, and helium to the docks for overseas shipments.

[btstma123]

yes, a lot of our competitors use hydraulic

[TRUCKERMcD]

8V71 and 8V92's were all I drove for about 12 years. Love those screaming Jimmys.

[twoplyboy]

awesome. keep up the good work. looks like you got a mean truck. I would love to see it!

cheers!

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks for the comments. It's a company truck. 2003 Western Star with a C12 Cat and 18 spd. I'm not with them anymore. Now I drive a '06 International with an ISX Cummins. I prefer the Western Star and the Cat. I'd even take a 60 series Detroit over that ISX.

[twoplyboy]

right on!! I've herd that detroit has a new engine out called the DD15. I used to work on sterling as a apprenticeship for heavy trucks and saw lot of 60 series. it's gotta be my fav. to long with the oldie 6v92

[TRUCKERMcD]

It was liquid glass (sodium silicate). They use it to coat motherboards amongst other things.

[NJKatwoman]

This is something I've always wondered about...Very good tutorial!

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks Katwoman. Maybe I'll show you how to load next!

[Timbit0]

Nice Video, Never seen how to unload a tanker before!

[TRUCKERMcD]

It's interesting work. Acids, caustic and the other dangerous chemicals keep you on your toes...or on your back!

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks Tex.

[TRUCKERMcD]

ZoeToots. By train I meant backing two trailers into the bay. They call two trailers a train or it could be called "joints".

[ZoeToots]

OH. I'm sorry! I didn't know what you meant. I just learn something everyday! Some more stars for you while I'm here!

[TRUCKERMcD]

You're spoiling me! Thanks

[ZoeToots]

It was great how u did the titles saying what was going on!!!! I love this video. Why do they make tankers so darn long?

[TRUCKERMcD]

Thanks ZoeToots. I'm just glad it wasn't a train I had to back in!

[ZoeToots]

YOU have to back into trains???? WHAT!!!! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.