Truck Loading Arm Vapor Recovery

Efficient & Compliant Vapor Recovery for Truck Loading

Transporting chemicals is one of the most critical stages in the supply chain. Transferring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic chemicals can carry risks for sloshing, pressure buildup, and accidental release. SafeRack’s truck loading arm with vapor recovery offers a closed-loop solution that captures hazardous emissions, preventing VOCs and toxic fumes from escaping into the atmosphere and improving operator safety.

For facilities handling gasoline, petroleum, solvents, acids, and other hazardous liquid chemicals, EPA and OSHA regulations demand strict emission controls. A compliant vapor recovery loading arm for VOCs is often the only way to meet these standards without sacrificing throughput.

Why Choose a Vapor Recovery Loading Arm?

Standard top-loading arms often leave operators and the environment exposed to dangerous fumes. A dedicated vapor recovery system solves this by integrating a vapor return line directly into the loading head. A few key upsides to this system include:

• EPA Compliant Vapor Recovery Loading Arm: Our equipment complies with the strict emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, such as MACT and NESHAP, established by the EPA. SafeRacks’ design prevents both costly fines and environmental damage.
• Protecting your employees. OSHA estimates that 190,000 illnesses and 50,000 fatalities occur each year due to chemical exposure, with many of these caused by hazardous vapors. A properly functioning SafeRack vapor recovery loading arm can reduce the risk of injury or illness to your employees and protect them from toxic fumes.
• Product Loss Prevention: Captures valuable product vapors that would otherwise be lost to the atmosphere, improving overall yield and saving money.
• Safest Method for Top Loading Toxic Chemicals: By creating a sealed connection, these arms eliminate the “open hatch” risks associated with traditional top-loading hoses.

Benefits of Top Loading Arm with Vapor Recovery vs Hoses

Top loading arm systems with vapor recovery offer many key benefits compared to hoses. While hoses are often seen as a cheap, short-term fix, they are prone to wear, kinking, and dangerous ruptures. One upside to loading arms is the strength in material. These systems utilize carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum to allow for longer service and lower potential for catastrophic failure than flexible hoses.

Another key advantage is the ergonomic design. Loading arms are counterbalanced and easier to maneuver, reducing strain when compared to heavy, awkward hoses. Finally, top loading arms have higher seal integrity. SafeRack’s equipment has integrated hatch plates with inflatable or tapered seals that ensure a tight fit, which is difficult to achieve with a simple hose connection.

SafeRack’s Turnkey Truck Loading Station with Vapor Recovery

SafeRack does more than design or sell you a truck loading station and loading arm. We are a turnkey company and can aid you with every step of the process. Our team can assess your site to ensure the design integrates into existing structures, build and install equipment, and provide any necessary training or maintenance. SafeRack’s approach can guarantee that your facility not only captures vapors but also provides fall protection that meets all safety standards.

Contact SafeRack today to learn how to prevent vapor loss during truck loading with our custom-engineered solutions.