A-Frame Pipe (AFP)

Product catalog summary

Overview: The A-Frame Pipe (AFP) Bottom Loading Arm by OPW Engineered Systems is a high-quality, pre-engineered loading system designed for flexibility and ease of use. It is ideal for applications with lower riser heights and limited crossover requirements, utilizing piping instead of hoses for simplified maintenance.

Specifications:

Swivel Joints: 3000 Series with carbon steel/aluminum construction and low-temperature fluorocarbon seals.
Counterbalance: 790 EZ Adjust with safe spring adjustment and travel stops, offering a 5-year warranty.
Sizes: Available in 3" and 4" diameters.
Material: Carbon Steel/Aluminum with fluorocarbon seals.
Working Pressure: 80 PSI (5.5 Bar), Test Pressure: 120 PSI (8.2 Bar).
Operating Temperature: -20ºF to 140ºF (-29ºC to 60ºC).
Flow Rates: 200-600 GPM (757-2271 LPM).

Features and Benefits:

Fast delivery within 20 days across the continental U.S. and Canada.
Customizable options available.
Exclusive 3-year warranty on the loading arm and a 5-year warranty on the counterbalance.
Freight included for surface transportation within the U.S. and Canada.

Technical Features:

Angular Movement: +80° to +45° from horizontal.
Typical Horizontal Spacing: 24" (610 mm).
Typical Vertical Spacing: 18" (457 mm).
Typical Reach: 60" (1,524 mm).
Weight: Approximately 275 lbs.

Materials of Construction:

Inlet Flange: 4" 150 ANSI ASTM A105.
Primary Arm Piping: Sch 40 Aluminum ASTM B241.
Swivels and Valves: Various aluminum and carbon steel components.

Procedures and Standards:

Weld Procedure: Per ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX.
Testing: Assembled arms tested to 1.5X rated design pressure.
Surface Treatments: Carbon steel components painted; aluminum unpainted.

Recommended Spare Parts:

Swivel Seal Kit: 3000 Series, 4" Fluorocarbon.
Coupler Seal Repair Kits for API and Lynx Couplers.

Additional Information: The loading arm can be shipped fully assembled or in sections for easier crating and shipping. The warranty covers three years from the invoice date, with specific components having extended warranties.

Catalog excerpts

STANDARDLINE A-Frame Pipe (AFP) Bottom Loading Arm StandardLine Loading Arms by OPW Engineered Systems raise the bar in quality and performance for the industry. Get OPW's best-in-class loading systems in pre-engineered sizes, materials and feed orientations with delivery in 20 days or less. The AFP (A-Frame Pipe) Loader is a popular loading-arm configuration due to its flexibility and convenience of use. Ideal for lower riser heights and when crossover isn’t as important (one or two fueling lines). Similar to our AFH Loader, but utilizes piping in place of hose to simplify maintenance. Features and Benefits: • 3000 Series Swivel Joints −−Simple, Proven Design −−Carbon Steel/Aluminum Construction −−Low-Temperature Fluorocarbon Seals −−Wide Compatibility • 790 EZ Adjust Counterbalance −−Safe, Easy Spring Adjustment −−Integral Upward, Downward Travel Stops −−5-Year Warranty • Available with Lynx Bottom Loading Coupler −−3-Year Warranty • 3”and 4” Sizes • Stores In Upright, Near-Vertical Position • Low Riser Mounting Heights ALL STANDARDLINE ARMS FEATURE • Fast Delivery – 20 Days or Less!† • Menu of Options to customize your arm • reight is included across contine

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A-Frame Pipe (AFP) Loader Dimensions* StandardLine Terminal Configuration** * Required to accommodate StandardLine Offering. Other options are available upon request. ** eft-hand configuration shown. Right-hand configuration would be mirror image with riser elevations going up from left to right. L Contact OPW for layout assistance.

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A-Frame Pipe (AFP) Bottom Loading Arm Arm Style: (AFP) A-Frame Pipe Material Options: (CA) Carbon Steel/Aluminum Dimension Options: - 1 Drop Spool 0 - Not Applicable for AFP 2 Drop Hose 0 - Not Applicable for AFP 3 Coupler Swivel 0 - Not Applicable for AFP 4 Isolation Valve 0 - Isolation Valve by Others 1 - 4" Full Flow (LBV 450VGL) 5 Spacer Spool 0 - Spacer Spool by Others 1 - 4" x 8" OAL, TTMA FLG (VSS4) 2 - 3" x 4" Spacer Spool, 3" MNPT x 4" TTMA (H30734) 6 Site Glass 0 - Site Glass by Others 1 - 4" Acrylic (BF4-SG-25) Size and Seal Type: (0302) 3" with fluorocarbon (0402) 4" with fluorocarbon...

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A-Frame Pipe (AFP) Bottom Loading Arm Estimated weight for entire Loading Arm (72" Reach). Weight can vary depending on selected options. Other seal kits/materials available upon request. t '20 Days or Less' refers to twenty working days. www.opw-es.com | 2726 Henkle Drive | Lebanon, Ohio 45036, USA | Phone: (800) 547-9393 NOTE: All information subject to engineering and/or other changes. All trade names are copyrighted. Patents Pending. ©2019 OPW Engineered Systems ©2019 Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DOVER and the DOVER logo are registered trademarks of Delaware Capital...

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A-Frame Pipe (AFP)

A-Frame Pipe (AFP)

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