Loading Arm Bottom Loading Coupler

Description:

1004D3 API Bottom Loading Coupler

Coupling Category

Loading Arm Accessories

Manufacturer

OPW Engineered Systems

Order Guide

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 (Other seals available upon request.)
  • 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

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 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

Seal Material Coupler Model # Nose Seal (10) Stuff Box Seal (22) Stuff Box Seal (23) Cylinder Seal (9) Temp. Rating
Buna 1004D3-0401/1005E3-0401 H30482M H20129M H31705M H30258M -20°F–250°F (-29°C–121°C)
Fluorocarbon 1004D3-0402/1005E3-0402 H30483M H20175M H31706M H30217M -20°F–400°F (-29°C–204°C)
EPT 1004D4-0404/1005E3-0404 H31957M H20176M H31707M H31956M -50°F–225°F (-46°C–107°C)


Loading Arm Bottom Loading Coupler
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