Flexibility.
That word explains why Surge Busters outperform every other surge reduction technology used in tanker trucks today.
Surge Busters are the only liquid surge management system designed with flexible, floating, dynamic baffles that move with the liquid. This patented flexibility is what allows Surge Busters to reduce surge energy more effectively than rigid, welded-in alternatives.
How Surge Busters Reduce Liquid Surge at the Source
Unlike fixed baffles or traditional slosh-prevention devices, Surge Busters travel with the energy of the liquid load. As they move, they actively disrupt that energy, causing the internal standing wave to cancel itself out.
This self-canceling effect eliminates up to 96% of surge energy while it is still inside the tank—before it can be transferred to the vehicle.
Other technologies allow surge energy to move through the tank and into the chassis, suspension, mounts, and tires. Surge Busters stop the energy early, reducing stress on vehicle components and lowering long-term maintenance costs.
That’s how Surge Busters work better—not just by controlling surge, but by preventing it from becoming a mechanical and safety problem elsewhere.
Why Flexible Baffles Outperform Metal Baffles
Standing waves typically begin at the rear of a tanker and travel forward until they crash into the front head of the tank. Surge Busters interrupt that wave repeatedly along its entire path.
Each individual Surge Buster flexes independently, absorbing a portion of the energy. Collectively, they form a system that continuously breaks down surge forces throughout the tank.
This is why Surge Busters are not metal. Metal baffles are rigid. Rigid structures reflect energy—they don’t absorb it. Flexibility is essential for effective surge reduction.
Watch the video and you’ll see how Surge Busters can constantly flex in a moving load. In many tanks, they’ve been doing exactly that for 20 years or more, with no loss of performance.
Surge Busters vs. Welded-In Baffles
Most welded-in baffles and traditional slosh-control systems achieve 50% surge reduction at best. Surge Busters consistently achieve 96% surge reduction.
The performance gap is even wider when it comes to transverse wave movement—the side-to-side surge forces that increase rollover risk. In these critical conditions, Surge Busters are multiple times more effective than competing technologies.
Works With Existing Tank Designs
Surge Busters can be installed in tanks that already have welded-in baffles. When combined, total surge reduction can still reach 96%.
That means nearly any tanker—new or existing, with or without welded-in baffles—can be upgraded to the highest level of surge control available without tank replacement.
Lower Costs, Safer Operation, Happier Drivers
There’s an added benefit beyond safety. Reduced surge means reduced wear, lower maintenance costs, and fewer unexpected repairs. Over time, those savings often offset the cost of Surge Busters themselves.
Add improved vehicle stability, increased driver confidence, and better driver retention—and the value becomes even clearer.
That’s how Surge Busters work better—and why they remain the gold standard in tanker surge reduction technology.
Ready to Upgrade Your Fleet’s Surge Control?
Surge Busters deliver 96% surge reduction in nearly any tank configuration—new or existing. See how flexible baffle technology can reduce maintenance costs, improve driver safety, and extend vehicle life.
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