Tieman Tankers partners with Road Tank Repairs WA

(right) PTO Drive XK18 compressor (below) Hydrostatic drive XK18 compressor

Tieman Tankers introduced the first O.ME.P.S aluminium dry bulk tanker from Italy to Australia in 2009. These aluminium tankers have stood the test of time and in order to support this quality product the company have developed a wide range of dry bulk spare parts and a support network for the Australian and NZ markets.

Here in Western Australia, Tieman Tankers has increased its’ presence in the dry bulk tanker market through their partnership with Perth based Road Tank Repairs WA (RTR WA) led by Managing Director Brad Onley.

Brad has taken RTR WA from a start-up eight years ago to a successful business supporting the local tanker industry. RTR WA also support Tieman`s range of bulk liquid and dry bulk tankers and they have expanded their services into dry bulk tanker spare parts, service, and repairs.

Adding to Tieman Tankers diversity, they have been appointed the Distributor for the Gardner Denver range of compressors, blowers and hydraulic oil coolers in WA. This product range includes XK18 and TR20 screw compressors, Cycloblowers and Hydrapak hydraulic oil coolers and local supply, support, and service is available through RTR WA.

Geordie Fairweather, Tieman’s Business Development Manager for Dry Bulk Tankers is supporting RTR WA to offer the very best of Tieman spare parts and Gardner Denver product support for WA customers.

“The XK18 screw compressors were introduced in WA around 20 years ago, quickly becoming the compressor of choice for many operators. They are well proven machines and suited to WA’s harsh operating conditions as well as being the most compact, lightest compressor on the market. They can be under chassis mounted and direct PTO driven or hydraulically driven on prime movers as well as diesel engine drive,” says Geordie.

“Gardner Denver developed the TR20 screw compressors to address the issue of lack of space on prime movers for under chassis PTO drive applications. The drive input is positioned above the rotor chamber, toward the rear of the compressor. This allows the compressor to be positioned lower in the chassis and closer to the gearbox, where compressors with the drive input at the front can’t fit. This eliminates the need for expensive hydraulic drive systems where a compressor can’t be fitted under the chassis.

“Both the XK18 and TR20 screw compressors provide the optimum combination of airflow and pressure to provide quick discharge of dry bulk products such as cement, fly ash, sand, lime, flour and sugar etc. from dry bulk tankers.

Geordie continues, “The Cycloblower is a new product to be offered in WA for pneumatic conveying granular and pelletised products such as stock feed and plastic pellets etc. that require high air flow at low pressure. They feature helical screw rotors that generate smooth, quiet airflow, without pulsing like traditional Rootes type blowers. They can be driven by PTO, diesel engine, hydraulics or electric motor.

“The Drum Hydrapak is a preengineered, highly efficient, hydraulic oil cooling package. It includes the oil reservoir, cooler, return line filter and system relief valve. All components are designed into a small, lightweight, quiet and inexpensive package. RTR WA has completed the first of several installations on prime movers recently.

“Gardner Denver products are available for purchase or including installation by the highly skilled team at RTR WA. A selection of stock is available at RTR WA to offer fast and convenient service with quick turnaround time. Please contact us for the best solution for your application,” Geordie finishes. www.tieman.com.au

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