Füllmasten

Füllmasten is not a single, widely standardized technical term in German. The phrase literally means “filling masts,” and its precise meaning depends on the field and the context in which it is used. In practice, it can refer to vertical structural elements that are associated with filling operations or to a generic set of masts located at or near filling facilities.

In industrial process engineering and bulk handling, Füllmasten often denote masts or supports that guide, position, or carry filling equipment such as hoses, nozzles, or loading heads over tanks, drums, silos, or other containers. They may be part of a filling station or loading bay and can incorporate instrumentation for level measurement, flow control, or safety interlocks. In this sense, Füllmasten function as mechanical and sometimes sensor-equipped supports that ensure accurate and safe transfer of liquids or powders.

Construction and design characteristics typical for such structures include the use of steel or aluminum, variable height, and integration with access platforms or ladders. Safety and compliance features may include protective coatings, guards, fall protection, and, in hazardous environments, explosion-protected components.

Context is important for interpreting the term. In many German-language sources, more specific terms like Ladearm, Füllschlauch, or Füllanlage are used for the equipment involved in filling, while Füllmasten may appear as a more general or context-dependent descriptor. Therefore, the exact meaning of Füllmasten should be determined from the accompanying diagrams, manufacturer manuals, or field documentation.

See also: loading arm, filling station, process piping, tank loading.