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Bottom Loading Arms (Vertical Section)

The Bottom Loading Arms with Vertical Section arrangements are specifically designed for loading operations through a flexible vertical section when the inlet flange is positioned at height while the operator remains at ground level.
Bottom Loading Arms (Vertical Section)

Bottom Loading Arms (Vertical Section) Details

Thanks to their configuration, these arms allow the creation of loading stations capable of supplying multiple products simultaneously, improving efficiency and operational flexibility. To further enhance performance, the loading arms can be equipped with a range of accessories, including:
  • Check valves
  • Break-away valves (ERC)
  • Semi-automatic API couplers
  • Additional components available upon request

Standard Configuration

  • Double base swivel F-50 style in carbon steel.
  • Carbon steel boom pipe.
  • Balancing system.
  • Intermediate aluminum F-40 style swivel.
  • Vertical flexible conductive hose, compliant to EN 12115 directive.
  • Bottom end aluminum F-30 style swivel.
  • 4″ API RP 1004 Coupler in aluminum alloy with FKM seals.

Technical Features

Parameter Unit 3″ 4″
Fluid type Hydrocarbons
Nominal flow rate (4.5 m/s) m³/h 70 120
l/min 1200 2000
Max flow rate (5.3 m/s) m³/h 82 150
l/min 1400 2500
Design temperature -15°C / +65°C
Weight (Kg) 130 160
Design pressure 10 bar
Test pressure 15 bar

Standards and Regulations

  • Conformity Declaration of current Directive PED for Pressure Equipment.
  • Conformity Declaration of current Directive ATEX for Equipment used in Potentially explosive atmospheres.
  • Conformity Declaration of current Directive MACHINERY.
  • Customs Declaration of certification for Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, EAC certification.
  • Standard API-ASTM-ANSI-TTMA.

Options Upon Request

  • Arm material: carbon steel, stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 316.
  • Seals in HNBR, FFKM, PTFE / Left version.
  • Upward product inlet / Connecting flange PN16.
  • Split Type junctions.
  • Coupler 4″ semiautomatic API RP 1004 / Coupler Stanag 3756.
  • Rigid vertical pipe.
  • Avio fuels version, with hose compliant to EN 1361 Type C Directive.
  • Special configurations for extreme temperatures (-60 / +200 °C).

Accessories

  • Check valve.
  • ERC Dry-break emergency valve.
  • Flow indicator.
  • Loading position Micro-switch / Park position Micro-switch.
  • Mechanical park.
  • Stand-post.
  • Stainless steel Protection Jacket.

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Whether you require industrial valves, loading arms, mixing equipment or engineered flow solutions, our team is ready to assist with product selection, technical requirements, quotations and project-specific supply.

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