As a leading factory and wholesaler of aluminium plates for tank trucks, Huasheng Aluminum offers top-quality aluminium plates that meet the highest industry standards. Tank trucks, especially those used to transport liquids like fuel, gemikaliën, en iten produkten, require materials that are lightweight yet durable. Aluminium, with its excellent properties such as corrosion resistance, sterkte, and malleability, has become the ideal choice for tank truck manufacturing.

Why Aluminium Plate for Tank Trucks?

Aluminium is widely used in the manufacturing of tank trucks due to its unique properties that offer significant advantages over other materials like steel. Some of the key benefits of using aluminium plate for tank trucks include:

• Lichtgewicht: Aluminium weighs only about one-third of steel, which helps reduce the overall weight of the truck, improving fuel efficiency and payload capacity.
• Corrosie Resistance: Aluminium naturally forms a protective oxide layer, making it highly resistant to corrosion, which is essential for transporting corrosive liquids or for use in harsh environments.
• Hege sterkte-to-gewicht ferhâlding: Aluminium offers excellent strength while remaining lightweight, providing the necessary structural integrity for tank trucks.
• Formabiliteit: Aluminium is highly malleable and can be easily formed into complex shapes, making it ideal for the curved designs of tank truck bodies.
• Recyclability: Aluminium is 100% recycleber sûnder syn eigenskippen te ferliezen, making it a sustainable choice for manufacturers and an eco-friendly option for the environment.

Specifications of Aluminium Plate for Tank Trucks

Huasheng Aluminum offers aluminium plates for tank trucks in various grades, ôfmjittings, and finishes to meet the specific needs of the industry. Below are the key specifications for our aluminium plates:

Each of these alloys has been chosen for its unique combination of strength, corrosie ferset, en formabiliteit, making them well-suited for different types of tank trucks and their respective applications.

Common Applications of Aluminium Plate in Tank Trucks

Aluminium plates from Huasheng Aluminum are used in various parts of tank trucks, depending on the specific requirements of the transport vehicle:

1. Tank Body: The most critical component, the tank body, is made from aluminium plates due to the metal’s lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. This ensures safe transport of liquid cargo without the risk of contamination or deterioration.
2. End Heads: Aluminium plates are also used for the end heads of tank trucks, which are responsible for sealing the cargo. High-strength aluminium alloys such as 5083 of 5454 are preferred for this purpose.
3. Internal Baffles: These baffles help in controlling the movement of the liquid during transport, and aluminium’s formability allows for the creation of efficient internal structures.
4. Bulkheads and Tank Compartments: Aluminium plates are used to create compartments within the tank truck, enabling it to carry multiple types of liquid cargo in a single trip.

Technical Properties of Aluminium Alloys for Tank Trucks

The following table outlines the technical properties of the most commonly used aluminium alloys in tank truck construction:

Production Process of Aluminium Plates for Tank Trucks

By Huasheng Aluminium, we follow a strict production process to ensure that our aluminium plates meet the highest standards of quality. The production process for aluminium plates for tank trucks involves several key steps:

1. Raw Materiaal Seleksje: We source premium aluminium ingots that meet industry specifications for tank truck applications.
2. Hot Rolling: The aluminium ingots are heated and passed through a series of rollers to achieve the desired thickness.
3. Annealing: After hot rolling, the aluminium plates undergo an annealing process to enhance their ductility and remove internal stresses.
4. Kâld Rolling: The plates are further processed through cold rolling to achieve the required final thickness and improve surface finish.
5. Surface behanneling: Ofhinklik fan klant easken, the aluminium plates can undergo surface treatments such as anodizing or coating to enhance their appearance and corrosion resistance.
6. Kwaliteitsbeweitsing: Each plate is subjected to rigorous quality checks to ensure that it meets the specified mechanical and chemical properties.

Comparison of Aluminium vs. Steel for Tank Trucks

While steel has traditionally been used for tank trucks, aluminium has become a popular alternative due to its superior performance in several key areas. The table below highlights a comparison between aluminium and steel for tank truck applications:

Industry Standards and Certifications

Huasheng Aluminum ensures that all our aluminium plates for tank trucks comply with the highest industry standards. We meet or exceed the following certifications:

• ISO 9001:2015: Kwaliteitsbehearsysteem
• ASTM B209: Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Sheet and Plate
• YN 485-2: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys – Sheet, Strip, and Plate – Mechanical Properties

By adhering to these stringent standards, we guarantee that our aluminium plates meet the specific requirements of tank truck manufacturers and provide reliable performance in demanding applications.

Customization and Value-Added Services

By Huasheng Aluminium, we understand that each tank truck manufacturer has unique requirements. That’s why we offer customization options to tailor our aluminium plates to your specific needs. Some of the value-added services we provide include:

• Oanpaste maten: We offer aluminium plates in custom sizes to fit your manufacturing needs, ensuring minimal material wastage.
• Oerflak Finishes: Our plates can be anodized or painted in various finishes, enhancing both appearance and corrosion resistance.
• Welding Services: We provide expert welding services to help integrate our plates into your manufacturing process seamlessly.
• Technyske stipe: Our experienced technical team is available to offer guidance on material selection, fabrication, and installation.