Adjusting Lorries for Live Fish Transportation – Complete SDK Solutions
Adjusting lorries for live fish transportation is one of the complete solutions offered by SDK for fish farms, transport companies and organisations involved in fish stocking. We prepare vehicle installations for trucks, trailers and semi-trailers, taking into account the loading space, permissible vehicle load, required water capacity and the planned method of loading and unloading fish.
Each project can include not only the installation of fish transport tanks, but also an oxygen system, water filling and draining installation, oxygen bottle stands and equipment that makes the whole transport set safe and convenient to operate. As a result, the customer receives a complete system prepared for daily work, instead of separate components that have to be adapted independently.
The scope of the installation is selected according to the fish species, planned transport time, number of tanks and vehicle parameters. SDK designs the layout so that the driver and operators have easy access to all working elements during filling, oxygen control, water exchange and unloading.
What Can a Vehicle Installation Include?
- installation of one or several fish transport tanks on a truck, trailer or semi-trailer,
- oxygen supplying frames matched to the capacity and number of tanks,
- oxygen flow regulators, oxygen reducer and connecting hoses,
- stable oxygen bottle stands,
- installation for filling tanks and controlled water draining,
- fish drain chutes 1.2 m or 2.5 m long,
- drain connection for pipes with a diameter of 160 mm or 200 mm,
- equipment made of stainless steel or aluminium.
Installation Adapted to the Vehicle and the Way You Work
Vehicle installations for live fish transport can be prepared for different types of vehicles. We design solutions for delivery vehicles, trucks, platforms, trailers and semi-trailers. The number and arrangement of tanks are determined on the basis of the available loading area, vehicle load capacity and required transport capacity.
Before preparing an offer, we also analyse the method of filling the tanks, the position of the oxygen installation and the direction of unloading. This helps avoid later modifications and makes it possible to create a layout that fits the real working conditions of the customer.
SDK can prepare both compact installations with a single tank and larger multi-tank transport systems. The aim is to make the whole set practical, safe and easy to operate during everyday use.
Removable Modules on a Common Frame
For customers who do not want to use the vehicle only for fish transport, we manufacture compact installations mounted on a common frame. A complete module can be mounted or removed from the vehicle platform by crane or forklift truck.
After disassembly, the module can be placed on prepared legs and stored outside the vehicle. This solution increases the flexibility of vehicle use and makes it easier to change the configuration of the transport set when needed.
The tanks, oxygen installation and necessary equipment remain integrated on one construction, so reinstallation is faster and does not require assembling all components separately each time.
Oxygen Installation and Safe Water Oxygenation
During live fish transportation, a properly prepared oxygen supply system is essential. The system can include oxygen supplying frames, flow regulators, oxygen reducer, connecting hoses and a protected place for oxygen bottles.
The oxygen installation is selected according to the number and capacity of the tanks, fish species and expected transport conditions. Properly arranged components help maintain stable oxygen supply and support safe transport of live fish.
At the customer’s request, we can also install ceramic diffusers for pure oxygen supply on oxygen frames. See also our equipment for adjusting basins, which can be included already at the vehicle design stage.
Filling, Water Exchange and Efficient Unloading
A complete vehicle installation should make not only transport easier, but also all operations before departure and after arrival. SDK designs installations for filling tanks and controlled water draining. The routing of hoses and the position of connections are adapted to the tank layout and available space on the vehicle.
For unloading fish, we can use drain chutes or solutions prepared for connection to a pipe system. The choice depends on the organisation of the unloading area, platform height and the installation used by the customer.
The goal is to reduce unnecessary manual work and provide convenient access to all working elements during loading, transport, water exchange and unloading.
Durable Materials for Regular Use
All metal fittings and equipment elements are made of stainless steel or aluminium. These materials are selected for contact with water, frequent washing and the demanding working conditions typical for fish farms and live fish transport.
The construction should be durable, as light as possible and easy to keep clean. This is important for customers who use their transport equipment regularly and need reliable solutions for many seasons.
Depending on the transport conditions, the vehicle installation can be equipped with isolated fish transport tanks or lighter fish transporting tanks without isolation. We help choose the right solution according to transport time, water temperature, fish species and vehicle parameters.
Choose SDK for Live Fish Transport Vehicle Installations
SDK prepares complete systems for adjusting lorries for live fish transportation, from tank selection and layout planning to oxygen installation, water exchange system and unloading equipment. Each project is adapted to the vehicle and the customer’s everyday work.
If you need a truck, trailer or semi-trailer prepared for professional live fish transport, SDK can design a practical and durable solution matched to your transport process.
