Dixon Loading Arms

Dixon Loading Arms and Gas Equipment Company: The Right Connection for Safe and Efficient Loading

Gas Equipment Company is your local source for Dixon Loading Arms, offering a range of options to meet your transport and fueling needs.

Dixon loading arms give you a more convenient and reliable way of loading tank trucks. Enhancing safety and efficiency in liquid transport, these loading arms are integrated into a connected pipe system. Supported by swivel joints and counterbalances, the interconnected pipes ensure seamless functionality. Their sturdy drop-in design allows for easy maneuverability and hassle-free operation. The arms can hold their floating position regardless of how high or low they are adjusted.

The numerous benefits of Dixon loading arms include enhanced fall prevention and integration with existing safety equipment. Safety features like breakaway couplings and dry disconnect fittings mitigate risks of spills and product releases. Compared to hoses, loading arms offer increased longevity, making them a more efficient choice in the long run. Loading arms also streamline operations, improving throughput capacity.

Whether you need individual parts or tailored assemblies, Dixon loading arms are adaptable to suit each customer's specifications. They are offered in top and bottom loading options. The available sizes include 2”, 3”, and 4” or they can be custom engineered in other sizes and configurations. Pipe leg materials offered are aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel. And available seals include nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, and food grade Nitrile.

Dixon Loading Arms

Dixon Counterbalance

A highlight in the Dixon loading arms is the new Dixon counterbalance, which uses a torsion spring design. It is available in 3 different torsion springs: low, medium, or high, depending on the length and load of the arm. The torch and springs can easily be installed by simply removing the 3 bolts on the side of the counterbalance and placing the new spring inside. The counterbalance offers safety and efficiency by adjusting the floating of the arm, tightening or loosening the adjustment screw located on the bottom of the counterbalance.

Dixon API 5500 Series Coupler

The Dixon API 5500 Series Coupler offers a multitude of incredible features that perfectly complement Dixon loading arms. The body of the coupler is made of 356 T6 aluminum anodized hard coat. The seals vary by part and include FKM-GFLT standard, Baylast, EPDM, Fluor elastomer, FKM-B, and HI Fluor.

Features include:

Offers a snap and lock design for easy alignment and tight connection
Fully interlocked collar prevents fitting from opening when disconnected and from being disconnected while opened
Combined with API adapters, these couplers are suitable for rail car and tank truck loading or unloading
The modular design allows various face seal combinations to be compatible with different alternative fuels, performance levels, and applications

Dixon API 5500 Series Coupler

Dixon Vapor Recovery Couplers

Having trouble guiding your loading arm? Dixon's Vapor Recovery Couplers can help. Designed to easily guide the loading arm, they offer more stability when locking into place. The couplers are made of aluminum and the seals are made of Buna N and FKM.

Features include:

"Floating Bridge” poppet design allowing optimal flow
Machined hose shank ensuring easier insertion into hose, and better sealing
Durable, easy to couple stainless cam arms
Big wings ensuring contact with air interlock button on tanker helping to prevent drive-offs
4” MNPT version allows for either cam and groove or threaded flange option

Dixon Vapor Recovery Couplers