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 LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) in Western Europe thanks to excellent utilization of the D 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. 33.3 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 • Optional anti-crash system (ACS) for an additional charge |
| Tank material | Carbon steel (P460NL2) |
| Nominal volume | approx. 117 m³ |
| Tank code | P27BH |
| Design temperature | -40°C / +50°C |