Branch: Chemicals<br> Segment: Chemical rail tank cars, coated<br> Load: Acetone, Ethanol, JET A1, Methanol
Features
Optimized for the transportation of chemical liquids with densities from 0.845 to 0.93 t/m³ and subject to high purity specifications, such as styrene and jet fuel.
Can also be used to carry goods in the RID classes 6, 8 and 9.
Can be filled via the bottom discharge. Top discharge can be fitted as an option.
Technical details
| Tare weight | approx. 21.6 t |
| Axle load | 22.5 t |
| Clearance: outer wheelsets | 11,890 mm |
| Min. curve radius | 35 m |
| Brake | KE-GP 12" |
| Brake block category | K brake block |
| Tank material | Carbon steel (P355N) |
| Nominal volume | approx. 87.3 m³ |
| Forced ventilation | Mechanical, self-operating (linked to a bottom valve) |
| Vapor return | Operated from bottom level on both sides, with pressure tight cap |
| Coating | SigmaGuard 750 or Remosil |
| Tank code | L4BH |
| Design temperature | -20 / +50°C |
| Residue emptying | 0.7° slope angle and tank sump |