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1004D4 API Bottom Loading Coupler
Next-generation API Bottom Loading Couples combines ease of maintenance with a unique spring-loaded sleeve design to deliver the ultimate coupler experience.
- 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
- Spring-Loaded Sleeve: Unique sleeve design automatically “jumps” onto API truck adaptor
- Operation: Stainless-steel “ergo” handle design for easy, smooth operation
*-Other seals available upon request.
Technical
Design Parameters
| Max Design Pressure | 125 psi (g), 8.6 bar (g) |
| Max Allowable Working Pressure | 75 psi (g), 5 bar (g) |
| Max Flow Rate | 600GPM, 135 M3/H |
| Max Temperature | See seal options |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.39 kg) |
| Pressure Drop (At Max Flow Rate) | 2-5 psi (g), .24 bar (g) |
Materials
| Body, Sleeve, Poppet | ASTM B26 Anodized (Aluminum A356-T6) |
| Cam | ASTM A351 CF8M (316 SST) |
| Cylinder | ASTM SB241(Aluminum 6061-T6) |
| Shaft | ASTM A564 (13-8 Condition RH 950 SST) |
| Seals | See Seal Options |
| Clevis Pin | ASTM SA564 (17-4 PH SST, H900 Hardened) |