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Aluminium Wedge

Aluminium support wedges for GTT Mark III LNG cargo tanks that absorb and distribute sloshing impact, replacing wooden wedges.

Description

The Aluminium Wedge supports GTT Mark III LNG cargo tanks by absorbing and distributing the sloshing impact of LNG against the tank wall, protecting the containment system. It replaces conventional wooden wedges.

Key features

  • All components tested at cryogenic service temperatures (-163 to 23 °C)
  • All wedge types supplied, including extrusion and casting components
  • Manufactured to GTT M3021 and GTT M3000

Applications

Membrane cargo containment systems on LNG carriers built by shipyards using GTT Mark III technology.

Specifications

Test temperature-163 to 23 °C
StandardsGTT M3021, GTT M3000

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