Pneumatic vessels for trailers and methods of assembly

Details Pneumatic vessels for trailers and methods of assembly Pneumatic vessels for trailers and methods of assembly

1996-02-14

1998-10-13

Castellano, Stephen J.

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Freight containers

220562, B65D 9002

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058199705

ABSTRACT:
A pneumatic vessel is provided including a vessel wall of a metallic construction defining an enclosed shape with an interior for holding dry bulk material. The vessel wall includes first and second ends which each define a conical shape. An upper central section defines a cylindrical shape. A lower central section defines at least one unloading hopper. The seam between the upper central cylindrical section and the first and second conical sections is angled relative to the vertical axis. A manhole is provided to access an interior of the vessel. An aeration system may be provided to facilitate unloading of the dry bulk material. The vessel is part of a trailer for transporting the dry bulk material.

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Standard Steel Works, Inc. portfolio of "Nordic Standard" pneumatic bulk transports, 15 pages.

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