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1004D3 API Bottom Loading Coupler
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) |