OPW Engineered Systems News

To make the most out of the Drylok coupler and adaptor system for use with various fluids such as ethylene oxide, sulfuric acid and other hazardous materials, it is important to understand the proper operating and handling procedures.

If you operate a terminal in a cooler climate, you can relate to the popular phrase "Winter is Coming." When winter does come, it will present challenges that will test your operation and equipment.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of phenolic resins, alkylphenolic resins and alkylated phenols, SI Group has facilities on six continents and works with clients across more than 90 countries. For its railcar unloading operation in Freeport, TX, the company was looking to minimize the risk of product releases through connections to protect its terminal technicians.

Satisfying the needs of clients is a tenet of all businesses, and in the fuel-supply industry, meeting very specific parameters is part of the game. NuStar was faced with a limited number of solutions, but the OPW Engineered Systems 890 Series “Hi-Load” Counterbalance for loading arms was a snug fit.

The largest show of its kind, ILTA is a collection of innovative technology engineered to keep aboveground storage tanks and liquid terminal operations running smoothly. From June 3-5, OPW Engineered Systems provided a look into its advanced offering for fluid transfer, including a new loading arm program and coupler that is the best in bottom loading.

OPW Engineered Systems will officially launch the improved delivery times and flexible options of its StandardLine, ProLine and CustomLine Loading Arm Solutions in Booth 741 at this year's International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) Trade Show, which takes place June 3-5 in Houston, TX.

Having grown from the basic threaded connection to next-generation dry disconnects, chemical processors now have a wide range of choices for their fluid handling applications.

Many different styles of loading arms are deployed around the world. On a new installation, the main goal is to optimize the layout in order to make the operation as seamless as possible. On existing installations, you may have to work with a design that is less than ideal, but there are still steps you can take to optimize your situation.

Today’s couplers are designed to stand up to heavy usage, but there are questions you should ask to make sure your couplers, and your operation, continue running smoothly.

OPW Engineered Systems is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Easy to navigate, mobile responsive and elegantly designed, the new website embodies OPW Engineered Systems’ commitment to engineering what’s next across the globe with fluid-handling solutions.

OPW Engineered Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammad “Mo” Noful to the position of Product Manager. In his new role, Noful will manage the entire range of OPW’s LOK product portfolio.

OPW introduced “what’s next” in fueling innovation at the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) Convention at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show last month in Las Vegas, Nevada.

OPW Engineered Systems is pleased and proud to announce that Dave Morrow, its Director of Product Management, will be giving a presentation at this year's Hose+Coupling World Expo Americas, which will be held from Oct. 16-17 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX.

When Edward Polen decided to change his careers as a pharmacist and chemical salesman in 1971 so that he could incorporate his own chemical packaging and distribution company, he probably never imagined that he would be cutting the ribbon on a new 300,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and distribution facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI, a few miles north and 42 years after it all began in Polen’s garage.

From fire trucks to steel mills, swivel joints are essential components for all kinds of machinery and applications. The components provide the smooth connection between stationary pipes or hoses and rotating machinery parts.

Three key variables should be considered before a loading arm system is designed or built into a tank terminal facility. Learn more with this 'Tank Storage Magazine' feature by Dave Morrow.

Check out Petrol Plaza’s new interview with OPW President Kevin Long, explaining how we’re Defining What’s Next!

OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV), will showcase its Compact Torsion Swivel (CTS) Hose Loader at this year's International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) Trade Show, June 11-13, in Houston, TX.

OPW enjoyed three robust days showcasing its latest fueling innovations at Europe’s most prestigious retail fueling exhibition, the 2018 UNITI Expo.

Swivel Joints 101: What to consider when selecting these components for any application.