Load Safe Confirms Ball Baffle System

Load Safe Australia confirms the effectiveness of the Ball Baffle System in controlling liquid surge in tankers.

Dear Peter, Re: Ball Baffle Effectiveness Testing

Following the dynamic testing of the Rapid Spray Ball Baffle System carried out by Werner Ihle Consulting Engineers, which I observed at Deca in Shepparton on March 19 2009, I have analysed the test results, comparing the performance of a vehicle fitted with a large single-compartment tank, partially filled, with and without ball baffles.

The tests showed that the ball baffle system was very effective in minimising liquid surge and sloshing in the partially filled tank during braking and cornering and thereby ensuring that the vehicle’s stability was not adversely affected.

The Rapid Spray Ball Baffle System thereby demonstrated compliance with the Load Restraint Guide Performance Standards for Bulk Liquids for partially filled large single-compartment tanks.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Larsen
CPEng BEMech MIEAust

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