Definitions and Categories of Tank Trucks and Oil Tankers

A tank truck is a general term for chemical liquid transport vehicles, covering a wide range, including vehicles that transport various liquids, gases, or powdered granular materials.

An oil tanker specifically refers to a vehicle used to transport oil products and is one of the many types of tank trucks.

The term tank truck can cover all transport vehicles including oil tankers, while an oil tanker is only used for transporting oil products.

• Chemical solutions: Can transport 90% chemical solutions and withstand high temperatures up to 90°C.
• Hazardous materials: Used for transporting toxic, harmful, explosive and other hazardous substances.
• Diversified media: Includes crude oil, gasoline, diesel, lubricating oil, alcohols, aldehydes, benzene, ethers, natural gas, LNG, LPG, flour and other liquids, gases, and particulate matter.

• Oil products: Mainly transports edible oil, petroleum-derived products such as gasoline, diesel, crude oil, lubricating oil, and coal tar.
• Specialization: Specifically used for the transportation and storage of oil products.

• Tank plastic layer: Features seamless construction, no leakage, non-toxic, aging-resistant, impact-resistant, corrosion-resistant, long lifespan, and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Shape design: Multiple options available, including elliptical flat head, round flat head, round dished head, and special-shaped flat head.
• Material compatibility: The material of the tank must match the nature of the cargo, such as using aluminum for nitric acid, and fiberglass or stainless steel for waste nitric acid.

• Inner wall treatment: Only coated with a layer of anti-corrosion paint to prevent rust in the tank.
• Material selection: Uses materials with strong oil resistance. Similar appearance: Externally similar to tank trucks, both are elliptical tanks, but the inner wall materials are different.

• Vehicle Type: FL type vehicle, item code is Class 3.
• Hazard Sign: Red diamond with the words "Flammable Liquid".
• Transport Category: Flammable liquid tank truck.

• Vehicle Type: AT type vehicle, item code is Class 8.
• Hazard Sign: White on top, black on bottom, marked with the words "Corrosive" and item code 8.
• Transport Category: Corrosive materials tank truck.

• Industrial Field: Used for material storage, transfer, and temporary storage in industrial chains such as chemical production and environmental protection processing.
• Food Industry: Used for food-grade applications such as syrup storage.
• Special Environments: Suitable for storage and transportation scenarios involving flammable and explosive materials.

• Petroleum Industry: Specifically used for the transportation and storage of petroleum products.
• Fuel Supply: Used in fuel supply locations such as gas stations.
• Specialized Transport: Restricted to professional transportation of oil products only.

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent corrosion resistance, capable of withstanding strong acids and alkalis.
• Temperature Resistance: Can withstand temperatures up to 90 degrees Celsius, with some models able to handle pressures of 0.1-10 MPa.
• Safety: Equipped with safety devices such as breather valves and safety valves to ensure safe transportation.

• Rust Prevention: Primarily relies on anti-corrosion paint for rust protection.
• Specialization: Optimized design according to the characteristics of oil products.
• Clear Markings: Uses obvious hazard signs to alert people nearby to safety risks.