Aluminum Tanker Competitiveness: Safe, Energy-Efficient, Efficient
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Lightweighting of commercial vehicles is one of the trends in the development of China's heavy truck industry and is the only way to promote the rapid, sustained, and healthy development of commercial vehicles in China. Lightweight trucks can greatly increase economic efficiency, improve traffic safety, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce exhaust emissions. The large number of applications of aluminum alloys in automobiles is one of the main ways and means of lightweighting trucks.
Fuel economy
According to the European Aluminum Research Association's relevant research report, every 1t lighter vehicle can save 0.6L gasoline per 100km. If an aluminum alloy tanker is 5t lighter than a comparable steel tanker. According to calculation of 120,000 km per year, half of the mileage calculation can save at least 1800 L of oil and save 9,720 yuan per year. Coupled with the weight-based charging policy adopted in China’s expressways, the economic benefits brought by the light weight of aluminum alloy tankers are very prominent.
Long product life and low maintenance costs
European and American aluminum tankers have been used for a long time. According to their experience, the life cycle of an aluminum alloy tank is generally 15 to 20 years, and the service life of a steel tank is only 7 to 9 years. Aluminum tankers do not need to paint and apply any protective layer, saving maintenance costs.
Effective bearing increases economic efficiency
According to the "Regulations on Road Safety Law" issued by China, the total vehicle weight must not exceed 55 tons. In order to obtain better economic benefits, it is particularly important to increase the effective load carrying capacity of the vehicle. If an aluminum alloy tanker adds 5 tons of cargo, it is still calculated at 120,000 kilometers per year. The transportation cost is RMB 0.5 yuan/km.t, which can be increased by an additional 150,000 yuan/year. The economic benefits are very considerable.
High security
Due to the low weight of the top-loading tanker and the low center of gravity, tankers can improve vehicle safety. The aluminum alloy has good conductivity and can effectively reduce the accumulation of static electricity on the tank. In the event of a collision, no sparks will be generated and fire or explosion will be avoided.
Reasons for Slow Development of Aluminum Alloy Tank Trucks in China
In Europe and the United States, aluminum alloy tankers have become very popular, with a market share of more than 90%. Why is it slower to develop in China? The author believes that there are the following points:
1, the price issue, aluminum tanker production costs, so the sales price is higher than the steel tanker. Many consumers only consider the initial price and ignore the long-term economic benefits.
2. The production technology of aluminum tankers is much higher than that of steel tankers. Many companies produce aluminum materials that are not of sufficient quality and strength. In particular, the welding technology is not mature enough, and the lack of such technical personnel, high training costs, long cycle.
3, production equipment, plant environment requirements are particularly high, the need for manufacturers to invest a lot of money, thereby limiting the pace of development of many small and medium enterprises aluminum tanker.
4, the material problem, in line with European ADR standards and TUV certification of aluminum alloy tank material only Alcoa 5182. The majority of materials used in our country are 5083. The material has a large gap with Alcoa in terms of strength and elongation, and cracking of the material is a big problem.
Analysis of domestic professional manufacturers
Yutong Automotive, determined to build China's first brand of lightweight energy-saving commercial vehicles! It relies on the complete aluminum industry chain and national-level technology research and development platform that Shengtong Technology Group has and draws on advanced design concepts and technologies such as aviation, high-speed rail, and passenger vehicles.
1. The production equipment and production process belong to the leading level in the industry;
2. The tank is made of Alcoa 5182 sheet, which has good elongation rate and high strength;
3, more than 4 tons lighter than similar steel tankers, high efficiency;
4, under the loading of oil safe operation, EBS system against roll;
5, the use of sub-warehouse technology can be compatible with a variety of materials storage and transportation;
6. Closed filling system is adopted, which increases the efficiency of loading and unloading by more than 1 time than traditional methods;
7. All technical parameters fully comply with national regulations;
8, excellent customer service, large customers one-on-one service.
Automotive lightweight technology is listed as the focus of the "12th Five-Year" automotive technology development. Lightweight automotive is the overall trend of automotive development. The application effect of aluminum alloys on tankers is significant, achieving economical, environmental, and social benefits. According to the development experience of European and American countries, the popularity of aluminum alloy tankers in China is just around the corner!