Branch: Gases<br> Segment: Gas rail tank cars for LPG<br> Load: Butadiene, Butane, Mixture A, Mixture A0, Mixture A1, Mixture C, Isobutene, LPG, Propane
Features
Optimized for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Eastern Europe thanks to very good utilization of the C grid.
Bottom valves are operated hydraulically in the gas and liquid phases.
Charging/discharging can be accelerated by fitting quick couplings.
Length over buffers = 18.0 m
Suitable for 14 m wagon weighbridge.
Technical details
| Tare weight | approx. 31.9 t |
| Axle load | 22.5 t |
| Clearance: outer wheelsets | approx. 13,900 mm |
| Min. curve radius | 35 m |
| Brake | KE-GP 12" (1xBgu) |
| Brake block category | K brake block |
| Crash buffer | Crash buffer |
| Safety equipment | • 25 t axles with max. axle load of 22.5 t |
| Tank material | Carbon steel (P460NL2) |
| Nominal volume | approx. 113 m³ |
| Tank code | P25BH |
| Design temperature | -40 / +50°C |
| Thermal insulation | Sun-shield |