BTI announced an alternative to metal fitting and hose-type unloading configurations. The SandHog Super Elbow, installed at all bend points, offers superior abrasion resistance, allows for side unloading as well as rear unloading, and ships standard with a choice of four cam style configurations.
According to company officials, the new elbow incorporates a unique spherical pocket design that traps a small amount of product causing the discharged product to wear against itself instead of the fitting wall.
BTI engineers say this wear problem has become increasingly prevalent in the industry with the introduction of more abrasive materials. These materials wear at corner and bend points along the discharge line causing premature failure. Borrowing from their successful SandHog Hopper Tee, which uses a similar technology, the SandHog Super Elbow uses the product being discharged to insulate these critical wear points.
Abrasive material is typically discharged to the rear of the trailer to avoid as many bends as possible. In addition to the obvious benefit of longer wear life, haulers are now able to discharge their abrasive loads, such as frack sand, from the side.
The SandHog Super Elbow is available in four industry standard cam and groove configurations: female to female, female to male, male to female, and male to male. The elbow comes standard at 45 degrees but connecting two of the elbows together offers a 90-degree option.
The SandHog Super Elbow offers a “100% satisfied or return it” guarantee and is 100% American made. Patent Pending.
For more information, call 1-800-841-5524 (573-518-0600) or visit www.bulktankinc.com.