What Excel Loading Systems does

Excel Loading Systems is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of loading arm systems and components used for the transfer of liquids and liquefied gases between tanks, trucks, railcars, and totes. The company serves industrial end-markets including railcar loading, chemicals, refinery/petroleum, food & beverage, dry bulk, truck loading, LPG, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a domestic footprint anchored by its Cincinnati headquarters and a satellite office in League City, Texas serving the Gulf Coast. Products are engineered as capital equipment in sizes from 2" to 6" across carbon steel, carbon/stainless, and carbon/aluminum construction, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and manufactures to ASME code and API RP-1004 standards.

The core product portfolio comprises top loading arms (Fixed Reach, Variable Reach, Unsupported/Supported Boom, Bullhorn) and bottom loading arms (A-Frame, Bottom Loader, Bottom Transfer, Counter Weight), supplemented by component products that carry the company's differentiation: the XL-1.0 swivel joint (high-pressure sealing), the CLICK API coupler (stainless-steel collar, fast in-field seal replacement), the Series 513 Snap-On API coupler (semi-automatic dry coupling with double-security latching), and a Quick Adjust spring cylinder with a fully enclosed spring design. Specialized lines include cryogenic loading arms and PTFE-lined arms for corrosive and hazardous media. The technology base is mechanical engineering and precision machining rather than software; there is no API, application, or digital product layer.

The business model is hardware sales of capital equipment supplemented by a recurring aftermarket stream — annual maintenance contracts, installation, training, upgrades/retrofits, and spare parts (shop and field services). Go-to-market is sales-led: web-based "Request a Quote" forms, technical sales representatives who consult on loading-arm specifications, and a network of distributors and salespersons. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is entirely quotation-based, custom to size, material, and specification, with delivery averaging four weeks and expedited options as fast as three days. Marketing is content-led through product pages, a downloadable resource library, and direct phone contact.

Name

Excel Loading Systems

Legal name

Excel Loading Systems

Website

https://excelloading.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cincinnati-based manufacturer of loading arm systems and components (swivels, API couplers, spring cylinders) for liquid and liquefied-gas transfer, serving railcar, chemical, refinery, food & beverage, LPG, and pharmaceutical industrial customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Transfer Loading Arms

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Loading arm systems
• Liquid transfer equipment
• Bottom loading arms
• API couplers
• Swivel joints

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Loading Arm Systems Sales: Manufacture and sale of loading arm systems including top loading arms, bottom loading arms, swivel joints, API couplers, and spring cylinders. Products are sold as capital equipment with sizes ranging from 2 to 6 inches.
2. Aftermarket Services: Annual maintenance contracts, installation services, training, upgrades, and spare parts for loading arm systems. Includes both shop and field services.
3. Spare Parts: Replacement parts for loading arms including seals, couplers, and components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Excel Loading Systems designs, manufactures, and sells loading arm systems and components used to transfer liquids and liquefied gases between tanks, railcars, trucks, and totes. Core offerings include top loading arms (Fixed Reach, Variable Reach, Unsupported Boom, Supported Boom, Bullhorn), bottom loading arms (A-Frame, Bottom Loader, Bottom Transfer, Counter Weight), XL-1.0 swivel joints, API couplers, spring cylinders, cryogenic loading arms, and PTFE-lined loading arms, complemented by installation, maintenance, training, upgrade, and spare-part services.

Product overview

Excel Loading Systems is a manufacturer of loading arm systems and components for the transfer of liquids and liquefied gases. The product portfolio centers on a range of loading arm types (Top Loading Arms and Bottom Loading Arms) supplemented by component products including XL-1.0 Swivel Joints, API Couplers (CLICK and Series 513 Snap-On), Spring Cylinders, Cryogenic Loading Arms, and PTFE Loading Arms. Materials of construction include Carbon Steel, Carbon/Stainless, and Carbon/Aluminum combinations with various seal options. The company offers aftermarket services including Installation, Maintenance, Training, Upgrades, and Spare Parts. Products serve multiple industries including railcar, chemical, refinery, food & beverage, dry bulk, trucks, LPG, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLICK API Coupler: New standard for API bottom loading couplers for liquid terminals. Made in the USA with precision machining for longevity and stainless-steel collar design.
• XL-1.0 Swivel Joints

Products and services

• Top Loading Arms Top loading arms designed for safe and efficient transferring of liquids and gases to trucks, railcars, and totes, offered in five model configurations (Fixed Reach, Variable Reach, Unsupported Boom, Supported Boom, Bullhorn Arm) with customizable size and material options including Carbon Steel, Carbon/Stainless, and Carbon/Aluminum.
• Bottom Loading Arms Bottom loading arms designed for bulk loading and unloading operations, offering ease of use, speed, and safety benefits, available in six configurations (A-Frame AF-54, Bottom Loader BL-54, Bottom Transfer BT-377, Bottom Transfer Hose Loader BT-44, Bottom Loader BL-50, Counter Weight Loader CW-30).
• XL-1.0 Swivel Joints High-durability swivel joints designed for ease of maintenance, precision-machined and finished for high pressure sealing applications in oil & gas, food, and chemical industries; available in High Pressure and Dual Seal variants.
• API Couplers Couplers for bottom loading arm applications in the petrochemical and petroleum industries, manufactured to API RP-1004 standards, comprising the CLICK API Coupler (new standard with stainless-steel collar and quick in-field seal replacement) and the Series 513 Snap-On API Coupler (semi-automatic, double-security dry-coupling).
• Spring Cylinder Quick Adjust spring cylinder assembly engineered for safety and reliability, featuring a completely enclosed compression spring design and two adjustment points (fine-tuning lead screw under load and arm bracket for major adjustments) for use in liquid and gas transfer loading arms.
• Cryogenic Loading Arms Loading arms designed for cryogenic applications requiring transfer of liquefied gases at extremely low temperatures.
• PTFE Loading Arms PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) lined loading arms engineered for superior performance, durability, and safety when handling highly corrosive and hazardous materials, with exceptional chemical resistance.
• Spare Parts Replacement spare parts (seals, couplers, components) readily available for Excel Loading Systems loading arms, with parts lists included in installation and maintenance manuals; distributed directly and through the reseller network.
• Maintenance Service Annual maintenance contract and preventive maintenance inspection service for Excel loading arms, including on-site checks, safety issue identification, and required maintenance work.
• Installation Service Onsite loading system installation service including onsite representative supervision, spring adjustment, range-of-motion setup, pressure testing, rigging, and full-service installation with field testing.
• Training Service Shop and field training programs covering seal changing, balancing, spring assembly/disassembly, and preventative maintenance for Excel Loading Systems loading arms.
• Upgrades Service Upgrade and retrofit services for existing loading stations, including seal material changes, pneumatic/hydraulic lift additions, and custom vapor cone modifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-week average delivery time, with 3-day expedited shipping available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1804772786406973
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excel-loading-systems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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