What is a bulk powder tanker semi trailer？

A bulk powder tanker semi trailer is a specialized heavy-duty transport vehicle designed exclusively for the safe, efficient hauling of dry bulk materials—specifically powdered, granular, or fine-particulate media with a particle diameter of less than 0.1mm. Also widely referred to as a bulk cement tanker trailer (a common application in construction and industrial sectors), this semi trailer is engineered to address the unique challenges of transporting flowable dry goods, preventing leakage, contamination, and material degradation during transit.

Ideal for industries including construction, agriculture, mining, cement production, and food processing, it serves as a critical link in global supply chains, enabling the cost-effective transportation of high-volume bulk commodities. Key materials transported by this semi trailer include:

Construction-grade powders: Bulk cement, lime powder, fly ash, slag powder, gypsum powder, and talcum powder (essential for concrete mixing, building materials manufacturing, and infrastructure projects).

Industrial minerals: Mineral powder, coal powder, and quartz sand (used in metallurgy, power generation, and chemical production).

Agricultural & food-grade products: Flour, starch, soybean meal, and feed powder (with food-safe tank liners to meet hygiene standards for edible commodities).

Equipped with advanced structural features such as a pressure-resistant cylindrical tank (typically made of high-strength steel or aluminum alloy for lightweight durability), pneumatic discharge systems (enabling fast, residue-free unloading), and anti-corrosion/anti-hygroscopic liners, bulk powder tanker semi trailers ensure seamless loading, secure transportation, and efficient offloading. The design minimizes material waste, reduces labor costs (eliminating the need for manual bagging), and complies with international transportation standards (e.g., ISO, DOT, EU norms) for safety and environmental protection.

Whether for long-haul intermodal transport or short-distance regional distribution, bulk powder tanker semi trailers are customizable to meet specific industry needs—with options for different tank capacities (from 20m³ to 60m³+), discharge pressures, and chassis configurations (compatible with all major heavy-duty truck brands). Their versatility, reliability, and cost-efficiency make them an indispensable asset for businesses seeking to optimize bulk material logistics, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance supply chain productivity.

35CBM Bulk Cement Tanker Trailer

40CBM Bulk Powder Tanker

What is the capacity of the bulk cement tanker trailer?

The capacity of bulk powder tanker trailer is 25 cubic meters bulk cement tank trailer 35 cubic meters powder tanker trailer 50 cubic meters cement tanker trailer 60 cubic meters bulk powder trailer, and the maximum capacity can reach 100 cubic meters powder tank trailer. Powder tank trailers are usually V-shaped and W-shaped, and are usually selected according to the media and types of the customer's transportation.

HUAYU Bulk Powder Tank Trailer Production Line

This is HUAYU’s bulk powder tank trailer factory. The bulk powder tank trailer is produced through tank body cutting, shaping, welding, chassis welding and accessories installation.

The bulk powder tanker trailer is welded by gas shielded welding or submerged arc welding. After welding, the quality inspection team checks each weld of the powder tank semi-trailer to ensure that each weld is qualified.

After the tank body of the bulk powder tank trailer is welded, sandblasting is performed to clean the welded tank body to remove impurities and oxide layers during the welding process.

The working principle of HUAYU bulk powder tanker trailer (How bulk powder tank trailer is loaded and unloaded?)

First, start the diesel engine and compressed air machine (some powder tank trailers are powered by tractors), and the air compressor injects compressed air into the tank, increasing the pressure inside the tank. Then open the discharge valve, and the material flows out from the discharge port under the action of pressure and gravity. HUAYU powder tank trailers are equipped with pneumatic discharge aids. The air generated during the unloading process will push the powdered material out of the tank, improving the unloading efficiency.

45Cubic meter Aluminum Cement Powder Tanker Trailer

35CBM Bulk Powder Tanker Trailer

The weight of bulk cement tanker trailers depends on several factors:

1. The weight of bulk cement tanker trailer is affected by the body structure. Different body structures are made of different materials, such as carbon steel and aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and their density is different, so it has a great impact on the weight of the semi-trailer. HUAYU can customize the best bulk cement tanker trailer according to the road rules requirements of your country.

Bulk cement tanker trailer tires

FUWA、BPW axle warehouse

Powder spraying、painting process

2. The weight of a bulk cement tanker trailer is also affected by the number and size of tires. Different sizes of tires have different types. For example, the most commonly used 12R22.5, 385/65R22.5, 13R22.5, 12.00R24, 31580R22.5 have different weights. Before the production of the semi trailer, we will calculate the overall weight for you to ensure that the semi-trailer can work smoothly on the road.

3. The last factor that determines the weight of a powder tank semi-trailer is the accessories of the bulk cement tanker trailer, such as landing gear, suspension, axles, air compressor, diesel engine. All HUAYU semi trailer accessories are from world-famous brands such as: JOST, BPW , FUWA, SAF, BOHAI, WEICHAI, etc.