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Road Tankers

Designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries

Van Hool’s road tankers set the standard for reliability, safety, and efficiency in bulk liquid transport, offering specialized solutions for both food-grade and non-food-grade applications.

Our road tankers are designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, ensuring the secure and compliant transport of a wide range of liquids, from sensitive food products to industrial materials.

Food-Grade Road Tankers

Overview:

In the world of food-grade transport, precision, cleanliness, and compliance with stringent regulations are paramount. 

Van Hool understands these needs and offers a range of custom-built food-grade road tankers designed to meet the highest standards for transporting various foodstuffs. From general food items to specialized products like beer and chocolate, our tankers are engineered to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant transport.

Key Features of Van Hool Food-Grade Road Tankers:

  • Custom Engineering: Each Van Hool food-grade road tanker is designed and built to meet your specific requirements. Whether you need a tanker for general foodstuffs, delicate products like beer, or even high-value items like chocolate, our team works closely with you to create a solution tailored to your needs.
  • Food-Grade Materials: Constructed from premium-grade stainless steel and other food-safe materials, our tankers meet rigorous hygiene standards and resist contamination. This ensures that your products remain safe and untainted throughout the transport process.
  • Advanced Temperature Control: For products requiring specific temperature conditions, Van Hool offers integrated heating and cooling systems. These systems maintain optimal temperatures, preserving the quality and safety of temperature-sensitive items.
  • Hygienic Design: Our tankers feature smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and advanced cleaning systems to ensure thorough sanitation after every load. This minimizes the risk of cross-contamination and complies with food safety regulations.
  • Versatile Configurations: Van Hool provides a variety of configurations to suit different types of food-grade transport. From insulated tanks for temperature-sensitive goods to specialized compartments for different products, our tankers are adaptable to diverse requirements.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to the strictest food safety and transportation regulations, our tankers are designed to comply with international standards, ensuring that your products are transported in accordance with legal and industry requirements.
  • Safety Features: Equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems, including pressure relief valves, secure locking mechanisms, and anti-spill technologies, our tankers ensure safe handling and transport of food products.

Applications

General Foodstuffs: Ideal for transporting a wide range of bulk food products, including grains, liquids, and processed foods.

Beer and Beverages: Custom-designed for the transport of beer, soft drinks, and other liquid beverages, with features to maintain product quality and prevent spoilage.

Chocolate and Confectionery: Specialized tankers that ensure the safe transport of chocolate and other sensitive confectionery items, protecting them from temperature fluctuations and contamination.

Why choose Van Hool Food-Grade Road Tankers?

  1. Tailored Solutions: Van Hool’s custom engineering ensures that each tanker meets your specific needs, providing a solution that perfectly aligns with your product requirements.
  2. Uncompromising Quality: Built to the highest standards, our tankers offer durability, safety, and performance, ensuring reliable transport of valuable food products.
  3. Expert Support: From design and manufacturing to maintenance and service, Van Hool offers comprehensive support to ensure your food-grade tankers operate smoothly and efficiently.

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Experience excellence in food-grade transport with Van Hool’s custom-built road tankers—where innovation meets the highest standards of quality and safety. For more information or to discuss your requirements, contact us today.

INTRA milk tanker

With years of experience as a tanker builder, VAN HOOL has built many INTRA milk tankers in recent years, which are used to transport milk products between different factories.

With years of experience as a tanker builder, VAN HOOL has built many INTRA milk tankers in recent years, which are used to transport milk products between different factories.

These road tankers are built to meet the customer’s requirements and the specific needs of end customers. Various tank capacities are available, depending on the country of destination.

Different axle configurations are possible, including 3 x 9 ton, 3 x 10 ton and 4 x 9 ton versions.

This close collaboration ensures our milk tankers are ergonomic and efficient.

INTRA Milk Tanker

RMO milk tanker

With years of experience as a tanker builder, VAN HOOL has built several RMO milk tankers in recent years that are used to collect milk from farmers.

Our RMO semi-trailers have capacities ranging from 30,000 L to 36,000 L (other capacities possible in consultation) and can be equipped with features including: 

  • 3 x 9 ton (for 40T or 44T MTM) or 3 x 10 ton (for 50T MTM) axle assembly
  • Steering axles with rod steering or electro-hydraulic steering.
  • Pre-filling to achieve a sufficient coupling load in the event of low capacity utilisation
  • High-quality tank insulation with plastic or stainless steel lining
  • Reversing cameras with widescreen display
  • LED work lights

The entire structure, comprising the semi-trailer and the milk pumping installation, is discussed in detail with our engineering office and our customers to ensure the end product fully meets our customers’ specific requirements.

Smooth cooperation between the various parties – the customer, the sales department, our in-house engineering office and production department – results in a truly top Belgian product.

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RMO Milk Tanker

Chemical Road Tankers

Overview:

Van Hool Chemical Road Tankers are meticulously engineered to meet the demanding requirements of transporting chemicals safely and efficiently. 

Designed for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, our tankers deliver superior performance, reliability, and safety in the transport of a wide range of chemical products.

Chemical Road Tanker

Key Features of Van Hool Chemical Road Tankers:

  • Durable Construction: Crafted from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, Van Hool chemical tankers are built to withstand the harsh conditions associated with chemical transport. This ensures longevity and resilience in even the most challenging environments.
  • Customizable Design: Available in a variety of configurations to accommodate different types of chemicals and transport requirements. Our tankers can be tailored to specific needs, including features like compartmentalization for multiple products and specialized loading and unloading systems.
  • Advanced Safety Systems: Equipped with state-of-the-art safety features such as pressure relief valves, automatic shut-off systems, and secure locking mechanisms to ensure safe handling and transport of chemicals. Each tanker is designed to minimize the risk of spills, leaks, and accidents.
  • Enhanced Insulation and Protection: For chemicals requiring temperature control, Van Hool offers integrated insulation and heating systems. These features maintain the desired temperature, protecting sensitive materials from temperature fluctuations and ensuring product stability.
  • Efficient Cleaning and Maintenance: Designed for ease of maintenance with smooth, accessible surfaces and advanced cleaning systems. This allows for thorough sanitation between loads, reducing downtime and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Built to adhere to international safety and environmental regulations, including ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) and other relevant standards. Van Hool chemical tankers ensure that all legal and safety requirements are met for the transport of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

Applications

Industrial Chemicals: Transport of raw materials and intermediate chemicals used in manufacturing processes.

Agricultural Chemicals: Includes pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, ensuring safe and compliant transport.

Petrochemicals: For transporting various petrochemical products, including fuels and lubricants.

Specialty Chemicals: Tailored solutions for high-value or sensitive chemicals requiring specific handling and storage conditions.

Why choose Van Hool Chemical Road Tankers?

  1. Tailored Solutions: Van Hool’s expertise in customizing tankers ensures that each unit meets the specific needs of your chemical transport operations, offering both functionality and efficiency.
  2. Unmatched Durability: Our tankers are built to endure the rigors of chemical transport, providing long-lasting performance and reliability.
  3. Comprehensive Safety: With advanced safety features and adherence to stringent regulations, Van Hool chemical tankers ensure the highest standards of safety for both operators and the environment.
  4. Expert Support: From initial design to ongoing maintenance, Van Hool provides dedicated support and service to keep your operations running smoothly.

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Optimize your chemical transport operations with Van Hool’s state-of-the-art road tankers—where engineering excellence meets the highest standards of safety and performance. For more information or to discuss your specific requirements, contact us today.

Bitumen Road Tankers

Overview:

Van Hool Bitumen Road Tankers are expertly engineered to handle the unique challenges of transporting bitumen and asphalt products. 

Designed for high-performance and reliability, these tankers ensure the safe and efficient delivery of bitumen, which is crucial for construction and road maintenance operations. Van Hool’s bitumen tankers combine robust construction with advanced features to meet the demanding requirements of this specialized transport.

Bitumen Road Tankers

Key Features of Van Hool Bitumen Road Tankers:

  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, including high-quality steel and reinforced alloys, Van Hool bitumen tankers are designed to withstand the extreme conditions associated with bitumen transport. This ensures long-lasting durability and resilience under high temperatures and heavy loads.
  • Advanced Heating Systems: Equipped with integrated heating systems, our tankers are designed to maintain the bitumen at optimal temperatures during transit. The heating systems prevent the bitumen from cooling and solidifying, ensuring it remains in a pumpable state and ready for use upon arrival.
  • Efficient Insulation: Advanced insulation technology minimizes heat loss and maintains the required temperature for bitumen. This helps to ensure consistent product quality and reduces energy consumption during transport.
  • Precision Loading and Unloading: Van Hool bitumen tankers feature specialized loading and unloading systems to handle the viscous nature of bitumen efficiently. These systems include high-capacity pumps and carefully designed discharge mechanisms to facilitate smooth operations and reduce the risk of spillage or residue.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Designed with safety in mind, our tankers include pressure relief valves, emergency shut-off systems, and secure locking mechanisms. These features ensure safe handling and transport of bitumen, minimizing the risk of accidents and environmental impact.
  • User-Friendly Design: Incorporates features for easy operation and maintenance, including accessible inspection points, streamlined cleaning processes, and intuitive controls. This reduces downtime and ensures the tanker remains in optimal working condition.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to international standards and regulations for the transport of hazardous materials, including ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) and other relevant safety and environmental guidelines.

Applications

Road Construction: Ideal for transporting bitumen used in asphalt mixtures for road building and maintenance.

Infrastructure Projects: Suitable for large-scale infrastructure projects where high volumes of bitumen are required for paving and sealing applications.

Industrial Use: Transporting bitumen and asphalt products for various industrial applications, including roofing and waterproofing materials.

Why choose Van Hool Bitumen Road Tankers?

  1. Tailored Performance: Designed specifically for the needs of bitumen transport, offering solutions that ensure efficient and reliable delivery of this specialized product.
  2. Durability and Reliability: Built to withstand the demanding conditions of bitumen transport, providing robust performance and long-term value.
  3. Advanced Technology: Incorporates state-of-the-art heating and insulation systems, ensuring the bitumen remains at the correct temperature and quality throughout transport.
  4. Comprehensive Safety: Equipped with advanced safety features and compliant with international regulations, ensuring safe and secure transport operations.

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Enhance your bitumen transport operations with Van Hool’s specialized road tankers—where innovative engineering meets exceptional performance and safety. For more information or to discuss your specific requirements, contact us today.