Albertan and BC operations regularly deal with high pressures, intense temperatures, and other rough conditions. Are your fittings and loading arms up to the task? Keep reading to learn more about one of the best fittings on the market—and how the Northern Platforms team can help improve your railcar loading system today.

What are Hiltap Fittings?

When industrial operations demand the highest level of safety and reliability, Hiltap fittings deliver. Manufactured by OPW, these specialized quick couplings handle the most challenging liquid and gas transfer applications with ease. They are specifically designed to handle high and low pressures and temperatures.

Benefits of Hiltap Fittings

Hiltap fittings are loved by many of our customers. Here are some of the advantages of this fitting:

• Innovative Designs: This fitting features a metal-to-metal wedge seal design that locks under pressure. Don’t worry about the risks of accidental disconnections—this design offers complete protection in every circumstance.
• Built for High Pressure and Intense Temperatures: If you regularly deal with high pressures or intense temperatures, you probably already know that many fittings on the market are not designed to handle these circumstances. But if you opt for Hiltap fittings on your railcar loading arms, you can rest assured that they will operate safely and efficiently through wide pressure and temperature ranges.
• Complete Regulatory Compliance: Safety and compliance are a must for all truck and railcar loading systems—which is why all Hiltap fittings come with comprehensive compliance documentation, including Canadian Registration Numbers.

Common Applications Hiltap Fittings

Many Albertan industries benefit from the technology and quality of OPW’s Hiltap fittings, including:

• Oil and gas: Ideal for high-pressure applications and sour gas handling.
• Chemical and petrochemical: Ensures secure and safe transfer of hazardous materials.
• Natural gas liquids (NGLs): Pressurized railcars require a loading system and fitting that complies with strict local and national regulations.
• Other industries: These fittings are also regularly used for aerospace, nuclear, and cryogenic applications, due to their pressure and temperature handling capabilities.

Popular Hiltap Fittings

At Northern Platforms, we can equip your railcar loading system with several different types of hiltap fittings. Here are some of the options that we currently offer to customers:

• 3TL Transfer Loading Series: One of the bestselling fittings that Northern Platforms offers, this all-purpose solution provides leak-proof sealing while also maintaining unrestricted flow. Enjoy a quick connection, dry disconnects, and safe venting of any residual pressure.
• 3U Series: These fittings are specifically designed to replace conventional medium-pressure unions/couplings. This fitting is ideal for smaller transfers that deal with significant temperature cycling.
• LQC (Locking Quick Connect) Series: Do you regularly deal with pressurized railcars or tanks? This coupling is guaranteed to never disconnect under line pressure. Opt for this design for operations involving oils, NGLs, acids, and other hazardous materials.

Contact Northern Platforms for Hiltap Fittings and Railcar Loading Systems Today!

Which Hiltap fitting will you add to your operation? With over 20 years of industry experience, the Northern Platforms team can walk you through our options and provide product recommendations tailored to your situation. Plus, if you are looking to upgrade other elements of your railcar loading system, we’ve got you covered. As Western Canada’s leading provider of fall protection and safe access equipment, we have everything you need to design, build, and create the perfect solution. Explore our product offerings online or contact our sales team for more information! Let us help make your operations safer and more efficient today.