Are you looking to increase the efficiency and safety of your loading operations? With inventory facing all-time highs in demand, 2022 is the perfect time to focus on streamlining your business performance and optimizing your…
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Are you looking to increase the efficiency and safety of your loading operations? With inventory facing all-time highs in demand, 2022 is the perfect time to focus on streamlining your business performance and optimizing your…
Are you one of the many haulers across western Canada that relies on railcars to transport heavy cargo and resources across North America? As one of today’s most dependable solutions for heavyweights and loads that…
If your team is in need of solutions that make the loading and unloading of rail cars safe and efficient, loading arms are a fantastic option. Relied upon by those in the oil & gas,…
Is your team in need of safe loading solutions that make it easy to transport difficult cargo like liquids, hydrocarbons, gasses, crude oil, and more? Loading arms are a fantastic alternative to hoses that allow…
Did you know that each year, countless workplace safety incidences occur as the result of insufficient fall protection practices and solutions being present on the job site? Falls are among the most dangerous occurrences that…
Is your railcar loading or unloading operation set up for success? Looking for a way to increase your onsite safety while also boosting productivity? Northern Platforms has you covered. As one of Western Canada’s most…
Are you looking for a solution that allows you to transport liquids, hydrocarbons, gases and everything in between safely & efficiently? Whether your current operations rely heavily on hoses and you’re considering making some upgrades…
Is 2021 your year of kicking workplace safety and efficiency into high gear? If your team is ready to take command and streamline operations even further, loading arms, like those made by OPW Engineered Systems…
If you’re in search of trusted loading solutions that allow you to safely transfer crude oil, Northern Platforms is on your side. With over 2 decades serving Canadians as a trusted distributor of safe loading…
With their ability to reduce loading times and decrease tank turbulence, Northern Platforms bottom loading arms can boost safety and productivity in your loading system. We offer a wide selection of the most trusted ergonomic…
Every year, thousands of tankers and railcars across Canada are responsible for handling the safe and efficient transport of some of our most vital resources. From coal and petroleum to grain and more, rail freight…
Are you in need of safe and efficient loading solutions for railcars? As one of the most depended upon resources for heavy industries worldwide, hopper, gondola, and tank cars play a vital role in ensuring…
With job site safety becoming an ever-increasing and necessary priority, those in the trucking and hauling industry know just how vital reliable loading solutions are. Loading arms are becoming the go-to standard for safety where…
For those in the hauling and trucking industry, access platforms are a vital resource that allows for the safe access, loading/unloading, inspection and maintenance of trucks, tankers, trailers and more. Designed to uphold all OH&S/OSHA…
Depended on by multiple industries across the globe, rail transport is a highly efficient and cost-effective method of shipping that affords an increased load capacity compared to other vehicles, as well as a reliable turnaround…
If you’re on the lookout for a way to safely transport gases and liquids from tank to tank, you may be wondering how to choose between using a hose or a loading arm to outfit…
Looking for a loading solution that’s guaranteed to boost efficiency and safety first? If you’re in need of safe access and loading options that you know are built to stand up to the demands of…
Are you required to take a sample of the product you are unloading? If so, Northern Platforms has designed and patented the NP Sampler, a device that allows you take samples during the loading /…
Used when combustible materials are transferred and there is the risk of a discharge of static electricity. A galvanized steel mounting base allows installation in any position with a sturdy steel housing with a weather…
Designed for the containment of drips and spills and to meet requirements for environmental regulations. Rugged metal construction provides high impact resistance. Standard cross walk provides a sure footed passage across the pan system. Available…
Size: 4” – 5” – 6” Screen Options: ¼”, 3/8” and 7/16” sizes Connections: Male pipe threads, male cam lock, female cam lock
Size: 3” – 4” – 5” Material: Aluminum or abrasion resistant Duralron
Size: 2” – 3” Release: Adjustable – Fixed – Manual Pressure Ratings: 5 – 30 PSI Size: 2” – 3”
Size: 3” – 4” – 5” Closure: Bolt-on Tee or Cam handle Gasket: White FDA approved – Solid or Split
Size: 2” (can be bushed down to 1” or 1½”) Material: C Seat: FDA compliant seal
Port Configurations: 1-3 Housing: Clear and natural Rubbers: Blue or FDA approved white rubber designed to last longer without premature cracking or splitting
Designed exclusively for the transportation industry. SPECIFICATIONS: Seats: Black MaxxLife and White MaxxLife Sizes: 3” to 8” Stem Extension: 3” – 36”
Northern Platforms Ltd is pleased to be the exclusive regional manufacturing representative for FMC Technologies covering Western Canada, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. FMC Technologies has been providing reliable fluid loading and transfer systems since…
Protect your equipment! Protect your personnel! Protection the environment! The NTS Series Safety Breakaway Coupling from OPW represents the best available technology to protect your equipment, your people and the environment. Whether you are loading…
The Hiltap bottom loading / unloading elbow offers an easy way to attached a pivotable elbow to the bottom of your tankcar.
The Hiltap locking quick connect (LQC) is the next generation of quick couplings designed as an option to replace conventional cam & groove couplings that are used in critical service applications. The LQC is engineered…
The Hiltap Ground Joint Union is a high quality coupling for most steam, water and standard utility applications. The outer scalloped knurled sleeve is ergonomic and made out of a non-galling material, ensuring easy and…
The Hiltap 3IU impact union does what a conventional hammer union does, only better. Our “impact union” is designed for leak proof operation over a wide range of temperatures and pressures. The re-useable sealing components…
The Hiltap 3U Series fitting is an all-purpose light weight quality union designed for leak proof operation as it cycles through a wide range of temperatures. The design offers a non-restrictive flow with no variation…
The 3TL Transfer Loading Series is an all-purpose high performance quick coupling designed for leak proof sealing through a wide range of temperatures. The design offers a non-restrictive flow with no variation in pipe diameter….
For the toughest high low temperature and pressure applications! The HILTAP ™ Series of fittings feature innovative high and low pressure and temperature sealing couplings, connectors and product recovery/pipeline cleaning technologies. Leading companies around the…
Drylok is designed to safely transfer hazardous corrosive, volatile liquids such as acids, solvents and petrochemicals. An interlocking handle averts accidental spills by preventing uncoupling while the valve is open. And, the unit’s flat face…
The OPW 1600ANF and 1600ANFT Series Railcar Adaptors are designed specifically for applications using an ANSI flange. The OPW 1600ANF Dry Disconnect Adaptors keep hazardous chemicals and vapors in-line and out of the environment. Rugged,…
The 1600AN Series Adaptor is specifically designed to mate with OPW Kamvalok Couplings to help prevent liquid spillage during the connection / disconnection process. The adaptor contains a spring-loaded poppet to assure fast closing and…
OPW Kamvalok Dry Disconnect Couplings are considered the standard of the industry. Used at liquid transfer points where product loss could occur, OPW Kamvaloks provide a reliable solution to prevent spillage during connection or disconnection….
The Endura ™ Dual Split Flange (DSF) swivel joint from OPW ® Engineered Systems represents the best in swivel technology. Specifically designed for the transfer of hazardous materials such as acids, solvents, petrochemicals and other…
The industry standard for more than 70 years, OPW Engineered Systems 3000 Series Swivel Joints are available in a variety of materials, sizes and styles to meet virtually any application.
The OPW 890 series hi-load spring balance is OPW’s latest advance in loading arm technology. Engineered to provide stable balancing, easy/safe adjustment and the highest load capabilities. Many of today’s loading arm applications demand longer…
The OPW 790 Series EZ Adjust Loading Arm Spring-Balance permits any one of a full range of spring balance adjustments with a simple turn of the wrench. The 790 is the ultimate user-friendly solution to…
Safety, reliability, corrosion resistance and long product-cycle life are benefits of the Civacon Optic and Thermistor Plug & Cord sets for your terminal loading systems.
When it comes to peace of mind and more importantly, safety, you must be grounded. Believing that you have a ground while loading your transport at the terminal sometimes isn’t enough — Civacon’s new model…
A unique, pulsed — and intrinsically safe — electrical signal is generated by the control monitor and is transmitted to the sensors via a coiled cord and optic format plug. When sensors on the transport…
Opti-Therm Rack Monitors The Civacon Opti-Therm rack monitors are used to automatically recognize the type of overfill system (optic or thermistor signal technology) that is being used on a transport. When connected to the transport,…
API Adaptors are crucial to any API bottom loading system. The API Adaptor is precisely engineered and manufactured to match with a standard API coupler. Much attention is focused on the mating surface materials allowing…
The LYNX Series is modified for efficiency to bring your liquid terminals and tank trucks the best in dry-break API technology. With its ultra-durable stainless-steel collar and ability to protect your loading-arm connection even when…
This spring balanced hose loading arm offers the same advantages as the conventional “A”-frame loading arm except flexible hose is used instead of rigid piping on the secondary arm. This loading arm can be staggered…
The “A”-frame is one of the more popular loading arm configurations. It provides good flexibility, long reach, and is convenient and easy to use. It adjusts for any changes in the elevation or tilting of…
Designed to provide flexible long-range operation, the heavy-duty unsupported boom type bottom loading arm configuration is both reliable and easy to use. A minimum of five swivel planes of rotation offer complete flexibility in making…
Northern Platforms Ltd was approached by one of our customers and asked to design a removable spill containment system for a bottom transloading operation. By sitting with the customer and listening to their concerns and…
Northern Platforms Ltd offers a range of permanent spill containment track pan systems that will help contain a spill in the unlikely event of a spill while loading or unloading railcars. Features and options available…
All transloaders supplied by Northern Platforms are custom built based on your unique requirements and are designed to specifically meet your individual needs. Northern Platforms Ltd can supply your transloader with additional equipment such as:
Blending, Metering and Loading Skids Single-Product Skids Combination Blending Skids Pump and Loading Arm Options Our skids feature a sturdy, hot-dipped galvanized steel base and can be used for both loading and unloading applications. They’re…
Portable Skids and Transloaders Standard and Custom Solutions Available Built with Quality Materials in the USA Proven, Reliable Technology SafeRack’s skids and transloaders are proudly made in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC. It’s…
Railcar Loading Platforms and Fall Protection Your Partner – Design and build turnkey railcar loading and railcar fall protection systems Complete Railcar Loading Systems – Available with pipe racks, cable trays, loading arms and operator…
All OPW Loading Arms can be outfitted with Pneumatics to help make operations simpler, safer and more efficient. Pneumatically-actuated loading arms utilize air to counterbalance the arm and provide movement in a variety of planes….
Boom style loading arms are an excellent choice for variable reach applications, especially in larger sizes and longer reach where the outboard components can be heavy. Its long reach capability, un-paralleled flexibility and ease of…
Boom style loading arms are an excellent choice for variable reach applications, especially in larger sizes and longer reach where the outboard components can be heavy. Its long reach capability, un-paralleled flexibility and ease of…
Each operator building shelter is custom designed to meet your particular needs. Rugged, all weather construction, numerous styles with plenty of options, built for Canadian climates. Provides shelter to employees from the weather while they…
Primarily used to load and unload tank trucks where the reaches will be less than 120” (3048 mm).This versatile arm is designed specifically for top-loading installations where a variable operating range is required. The secondary…
This simple arm incorporates only three swivel planes of rotation and is designed for use in top loading installations where the vehicle is located at a fixed distance from the riser pipe. The two swivel…
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