What are the aluminum alloys used for tank Trailer? Which parts are they used in?

Tank Trailer, as specialized vehicles for transporting various liquids, liquefied gases, and powdered goods, have a tank shaped body design. In the manufacturing of tank Trailer, aluminum alloy and carbon steel are the two main material choices. For fuel tanker Trailer with a capacity of less than 10 tons, carbon steel material is a common choice because these vehicles are mostly used for mobile refueling and do not require high-speed travel, so there is no need to consider weight issues too much. However, for fuel tanker Trailer weighing over 10 tons, especially large ones with a front four or rear eight, aluminum alloy material is preferred because it can significantly reduce the vehicle's weight. For example, compared to carbon steel tanks, aluminum alloy tanks can reduce the weight by about 2.5 tons, which will also increase the cost by about $10,000.

In the manufacturing of aluminum alloy tank Trailer, the tank body is usually welded from 4-6 aluminum plates. Among them, the tank body is mainly made of 5083H111 aluminum plate, which has high hardness, strong corrosion resistance, and good welding performance. The lid and partition of the tank are often made of 5083-O aluminum plate, which is relatively soft and more suitable for bending and other processing techniques. In addition, some manufacturers choose to use 5454H111 aluminum plate to produce tanker trailer body.

Aluminum alloy fuel tanker Trailer have multiple advantages. Firstly, its light weight not only increases the effective load of the vehicle, thereby improving transportation efficiency, but also significantly reduces fuel consumption and reduces tire wear during long-term operation. Secondly, aluminum alloy material has stable chemical properties and strong corrosion resistance. Therefore, the service life of aluminum alloy fuel tanker Trailer tank Trailer can usually reach 15-20 years without the need for painting, which simplifies the production process and reduces maintenance costs in the later stage. Furthermore, the aluminum alloy tanker has a beautiful appearance and good ductility. It adopts advanced warehousing technology and can transport multiple materials simultaneously. The loading and unloading efficiency of its closed filling system is more than twice that of traditional methods. In addition, aluminum alloy fuel tanker Trailer also have high safety, with a low center of gravity, non flammability, low static electricity accumulation, and the ability to absorb energy during collisions, making them less prone to breakage. Finally, due to the relatively high price of aluminum, the recycling value of aluminum alloy cans when scrapped is also higher.

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