Mineral oilrail tank car
Zacns | VTG type M16.087D
- Optimized for the transportation of liquid goods with a density of 0.845 to 0,93 t/m³, such as petroleum middle distillates, biodiesel and sunflower oil.
- 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.
- The addition of a rising pipe and, where necessary, a coating can convert it to a chemical tank wagon to satisfy customers‘ individual and product-specific requirements on a flexible basis.
Technical details
| Tare weight | Approx. 21.6 t |
| Axle load | 22.5 t |
| Clearance: outer wheelsets | Ca. 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 m³ |
| Forced ventilation | Mechanical, self-operating (linked to bottom valve) |
| Vapour return | Operated from bottom level on both sides, with pressure tight cap |
| Tank code | L4BH |
| Design temperature | -25/+50°C |
| Residue emptying | 0.7° slope angle and tank sump |
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