AIM BLOCK

AIM BLOCK

AIM BLOCK

Product catalog summary
Overview: The FLOMEC® AIM Block is a compact, stainless steel manifold assembly designed for the precise injection of additives into fuels and base products. It includes isolating, flow regulating, and check valves, a fine mesh strainer, a solenoid valve, and a precision oval gear flowmeter. It is suitable for use with any controller or TAS system, facilitating accurate blending of fuel additives in various petroleum industry applications.
Features and Benefits:
  • Compact stainless steel design with detachable valve assemblies and meter.
  • Modular process connections with high accuracy and repeatability (±1%).
  • Simple installation and easy in-situ servicing.
  • ATEX/IECEx approved for explosion-proof operation.
Applications: The AIM Block is used for injecting various additives such as lubricants, dyes, colorings, denaturants, detergents, odorizing agents, anti-freeze, anti-corrosion, anti-static, anti-detonating, anti-icing, anti-foaming agents, and emulsifiers.
Product Specifications:
  • Meter Sizes: Available in 1/8 in. (4 mm), 1/4 in. (6 mm), and 3/8 in. (8 mm) with varying flow ranges.
  • Seal Material: Options include FKM (Viton™) and Chem-Kit with Teflon & Perfluorelastomer O-rings.
  • Meter Protection Approval: IECEx / ATEX approved.
  • Cable Entries: Options for M20 x 1.5 mm and 1/2 in. NPT.
  • Solenoid Valve Voltage: Available in 24V (dc), 110-115V (ac), and 220-230V (ac) with specific operating pressures.
  • Solenoid Valve Orifice: Options for 3 mm and 5 mm with different pressure ratings.
  • Integral Options: Hall Effect output and High Resolution Hall Effect output (not available for AIM008).
Dimensions and Performance:
  • Housing Material: Stainless steel with nominal sizes of 1/8”, 1/4”, and 3/8”.
  • Flow Range: Varies by size, with specific L/hr and GPH values.
  • Accuracy and Repeatability: ±1% accuracy and 0.25% repeatability.
  • Temperature Range: 5˚ to 149˚ F (-15˚ to 65˚ C).
  • Max Pressure: Static pressure up to 440 psi (30 bar), operating pressure varies by solenoid coil type.
  • Electrical Output: Hall Effect and High Resolution options with specific pulse rates.
  • Protection Class: IP66/67 (NEMA 4x); EXd I/II T3...T6.
Service and Warranty: For technical assistance, warranty replacement, or repair, contact FLOMEC® or GPI® distributors in North or South America at 888-996-3837 or outside these regions at +61 2 9540 4433.
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AIM BLOCK-1

FLOMEC® AIM Block is a compact all stainless steel manifold assembly complete with isolating, flow regulating & check valves, a fine mesh strainer, solenoid valve & a precision oval gear flowmeter. AIM injects small amounts of modifying additives & performance enhancing agents into fuels, & base products. These include lubricants, dyes, colorings, denaturants, detergents, odorizing, anti-freeze, anti-corrosion, anti-static, anti-detonating, anti-icing, anti-foaming and emulsifiers. AIM block will work well with any controller or TAS system, serving as a composite slave assembly for accurate blending of fuel additives to fuels at loading facilities, stationary & mobile transfer units within the petroleum industry worldwide. FEATURES / BENEFITS • Compact stainless steel design with stainless gears • All valve assemblies and the meter are detachable • Modular process connections (directional) • High accuracy & repeatability (±1%) • Simple to install, easy to service in situ • ATEX/IECEx approved Explosion proof • Lubricants • Dyes • Colorings • Denaturants • Detergents • Odorizing • Anti-freeze PRODUCT IDENTIFIER fl AIM = Additive Injection Manifold METER SIZE □ 004 = 1/8 in. (4 mm), 0.26-9.5 GPH (1-36 L/hr) 006 = 1/4 in. (6 mm), 0.5-27 GPH (2-100 L/hr) 008 = 3/8 in. (8 mm), 4-145 GPH (15-550 L/hr) SEAL MATERIAL Ip 1 = FKM (Viton™) (standard for Alum.) -5° F minimum (-15° C) 3 = Chem-Kit, comprises Teflon & Perfluorelastomer (Kalrez-Kemraz) O-rings -5° F minimum (-15° C) METER PROTECTION APPROVAL [T 1 = lECEx / ATEX approved CABLE ENTRIES B 1 = M20 x 1.5 mm 2 = 1/2 in. NPT SOLENOID VALVE VOLTAGE Ip 1 = 24V (dc) x 9W coil (maximum operating pressure 100 psi [7 bar]) 2 = 110-115V (ac) / 60 hz x 8W coil (maximum operating pressure 295 psi [20 bar]) 3 = 220-230V (ac) / 50 hz x 8W coil (maximum operating pressure 295 psi [20 bar]) SOLENOID VALVE PROTECTION APPROVAL |T 1 = lECEx / ATEX approved coil SOLENOID VALVE ORIFICE Ip 3 = 3 mm (V (dc) coil = 100 psi [7 bar], V (ac) coil = 145 psi [10 bar] max. differential pressure) 5 = 5 mm (V (dc) coil = 50 psi [3.5 bar], V (ac) coil = 123 psi [8.5 bar] max. differential pressure) INTEGRAL OPTIONS f 0 = Hall Effect output HR = High resolution Hall Effect output (Not available for AIM008) • Anti-corrosion • Anti-static • Anti-detonating • Anti-icing • Anti-foaming

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AIM BLOCK-2

SPECIFICATIONS Housing Material: Nominal Size: Process Connections 3/8 in. NPT Elbows, 3x 90˚ orientation positions Temperature Range: DC Solenoid Coils; 100 psi (7 bar) AC Solenoid Coils; 295 psi (20 bar) Electrical Output Resolution - Nominal Pulses per Gallon (Pulses / L) Hall Effect High Resolution Hall Effect Output (NPN) 3 wire open collector, 5 - 24V (dc) max, 20mA max Protection Class: *Maximum flow is to be reduced as viscosity increases, see flow de-rating guide. Service & Warranty: For technical assistance, warranty replacement or repair contact your FLOMEC® or GPI® distributor: In...

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