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22nd September 1972
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W. P. Butterfield (Engineers) Ltd, PO Box 38, Shipley, Yorkshire.

Two insulated articulated tankers of 5500gal and 9000gal capacity and with gross ratings of 32 tons in each case are exhibited on this company's stand, and a third Butterfield insulated articulated tanker of 4000gal capacity and rated at 30 tons is to be found in the demonstration park. The 5500ga1 and 4000gal tankers are mounted on York RG5B tandem-axle running gear, while a Norde bogie with rubber suspension is employed on the 9000gal vehicle. Having three compartments, the 5500gal tanker is of stainless steel, while the 9000gal model has four compartments and is also of stainless steel. Of mild-steel construction, the 4000gal tanker is clad in aluminium.

Glassfibre insulation with a thickness of 2in. is fitted to the bigger tankers, and the 4000gal type is insulated with Rocksii having a thickness of 3in.

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