Single Arm Floating Suction Unit

Size

Between 2 to 72 inches

Material

Aluminium, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel

End Connection

Ansi, Din, Pn

The Single Arm Floating Suction Unit is designed to draw fuel from just below the liquid’s surface, ensuring cleaner fuel by avoiding surface scum and bottom sediment. Ideal for tanks where the height is less than the diameter, it enhances water separator efficiency and prolongs cartridge life. Optional configurations accommodate fixed or floating roofs, with trolley systems available for floating roof applications.

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How the Single Arm Floating Suction woulf sit in a Vertical Storage Tank

One of four 40" Large Floating Suction Units being placed in a reservoir in the Qatar desert — One of four 40″ Large Floating Suction Units being placed in a reservoir in the Qatar desert

8" Single Arm Floating Suction Unit — 8″ Single Arm Floating Suction Unit

10” Stainless Steel Single Arm Floating Suction Unit

40" Floating Suction Unit — Aerial view of the 40″ Floating Suction Unit

Description

The Single Arm Floating Suction Unit is ideal for tanks where the height is less than the diameter. It is designed to draw fuel approximately 500mm below the surface, ensuring the cleanest fuel is extracted while avoiding surface scum and contaminants.

The unit’s suction depth can be adjusted depending on the tank size, with a leg installed to prevent fuel being drawn from the bottom, where it may contain water or sediment. This design helps extend the life of water separator cartridges and improves their efficiency.

For tanks with a floating roof, the Floating Suction Unit can be fitted with an optional fixed or floating roof system. Instead of top floats, a trolley system is used to accommodate the roof’s movement, allowing the unit to rise and fall smoothly as the tank fills or empties.

Contact information:

Tel: +44 (0) 1763 248 650

Email: sales@ewfm.co.uk

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Additional Specifications

Available Sizes:
Ranging from 2″ up to 40″

Materials:
Aluminium / Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel

Tanker Installation possibilities:
Above and Below Ground
Horizontally
Vertically
Flow rate:
1.5 m/s

Seals:
Viton® / PTFE

Accessories:
Permanently lubricated Swivel Joints
Sampling Lines (To sample fluids at various heights)
Level Indicator (To indicate what position the floating suction is at)