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1004D3 API Bottom Loading Coupler

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The latest in API Bottom Loading Couplers, a proven performer at major oil terminals around the world.

     

     

     
     

     

  • 5-Cam Design: Easy alignment, tight adaptor connections and side-force resistance during loading
  • Dual Interlocks: Ensure that opening cannot occur unless properly connected to an API Adaptor
  • Superior Sealing: Simple, reliable smart-seal design with dual high-performance O-rings
  • High-Performance Seals: Special Fluorocarbon Seal Compound for compatibility across most products, including gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and ethanol*
  • Maintenance: Pins and small threads eliminated to provide quick, easy access to critical components; nose seal replaced without requiring removal of coupler from rack; no special tools required; complete rebuild in minutes
  • Operation: Stainless-steel “ergo” handle design for easy, smooth operation

*-Other seals available upon request.

Technical

Design Parameters & Materials

Design Parameters Materials
Max Design Pressure: 125 PSI (g), 8.6 bar (g) Body, Sleeve, Poppet ASTM B26 Anodized (Aluminum A356-T6)
Max Allowable Working Pressure: 75 PSI (g), 5 bar (g) Cam ASTM A351 CF8M (316 SST)
Max Flow Rate: 600 GPM, 135 M3/H Cylinder ASTM SB241 (Aluminum 6061-T6)
Max Temperature: See Seal Options (page 3) Shaft ASTM A564 (13-8 Condition RH 950 SST)
Weight: 18.5 lbs (8.39 kg) Seals See Seal Options
Pressure Drop (At Max Flow Rate) 2-5 PSI (g), .24 bar (g) Clevis Pin ASTM SA 564 (17-4 PH SST, H900 Hardened)

Seal Options

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