API Bottom Loading Arm HL32F, HSL32F, VL32F, VSL32F, M32F
OPW bottom loading arms are designed to accommodate the widest range of possible working envelopes. The working envelope, in which the adaptors on the tank truck are positioned, is described in the API 1004 RP. Regardless of tank truck layout, as long as it is according to API 1004 RP, OPW bottom loading arms can be connected to any of the truck adaptors, and work simultaneous. This important aspect, one of the major advantages of bottom loading, is the result of the comprehensive OPW loading arm design. It allows to load multiple compartments with different petroleum products efficiently at the same time.
OPW bottom loading arms are available in many different configurations to accommodate specific customer requirements. Model HSL32F is equipped with an additional drop hose swivel for added flexibility and increased hose life.
Features & Benefits
- Easy to handle, smooth operation
- Proven design OPW loading arms are used by major oil terminals worldwide
- All flanged construction for ease of maintenance
- Swivels equipped with grease nipple
- Durable construction
- Composite drop hose as standard, stainless steel or rubber hoses optionally available
- Wide range of alternative seal materials available
- Equipped with OPW’s unique API coupler model 1005E3-0402
- Standard with linear spring, optional torsion spring available (model HT/HST)
- Pre-balanced at the factory to minimise installation and commissioning time
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HSL loader brochure
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VSL loader brochure
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M loader brochure
Product Specifications
| Materials of construction | |
| Inlet swivel | Carbon Steel |
| Drop hose swivel | Aluminium |
| End swivel | Aluminium |
| Swivel seals | Viton® GFLT |
| Primary arm | Carbon Steel |
| Drop hose | High quality Composite liquid hose |
| Coupler | Aluminium |
Dimensions
| Size | Dimensions (in mm) | ||||
| A DIN | A ASA | D | G | W | |
| 4” / dn100 | 280 | 300 | 1800 | 2570 min. | 465 |
| 4” / dn100 | 280 | 300 | 1800 | 5770 max. | 465 |
| Other Dimensions available on request | |||||
Spare Parts
| Part number | Description |
| 3002K-40-VG | 4”/dn100 swivel Seal Replacement Kit, Viton® GFLT |
| 1004D3SRK-0402 | API coupler Seal Replacement Kit Fluorocarbon |
Accessories
| Article number | Description |
| 1004D4-0402 | Semi automatic snap-on API coupler |
| 1004DRN | Drain adaptor |
| 1005PA-AL40 | Parking adaptor |
| PARST0007 | Parking standpost |
| 11240 | Sight glass (11456 for ethanol applications) |
| 429FTS-AL40 | Check Valve |
| BAC-AL40-VI-FT | Break Away Coupler |
| RHC-40 | Rack Hose Cover |
Optional available Accessories include: Stand Post; Position detection; Parking lock, and many more please consult factory for information and availability.
Related Products
| Article number | Description |
| HSLP32F | Long reach unsupported boom type bottom loading arm |
| 8870E | Overfill Prevention and Ground Verification Controller to EN13922 |
Features & Benefits
- Easy to handle, smooth operation
- Proven design OPW loading arms are used by major oil terminals worldwide
- All flanged construction for ease of maintenance
- Swivels equipped with grease nipple
- Durable construction
- Composite drop hose as standard, stainless steel or rubber hoses optionally available
- Wide range of alternative seal materials available
- Equipped with OPW’s unique API coupler model 1005E3-0402
- Standard with linear spring, optional torsion spring available (model HT/HST)
- Pre-balanced at the factory to minimise installation and commissioning time
-
HSL loader brochure
-
VSL loader brochure
-
M loader brochure
Product Specifications
| Materials of construction | |
| Inlet swivel | Carbon Steel |
| Drop hose swivel | Aluminium |
| End swivel | Aluminium |
| Swivel seals | Viton® GFLT |
| Primary arm | Carbon Steel |
| Drop hose | High quality Composite liquid hose |
| Coupler | Aluminium |
Dimensions
| Size | Dimensions (in mm) | ||||
| A DIN | A ASA | D | G | W | |
| 4” / dn100 | 280 | 300 | 1800 | 2570 min. | 465 |
| 4” / dn100 | 280 | 300 | 1800 | 5770 max. | 465 |
| Other Dimensions available on request | |||||
Spare Parts
| Part number | Description |
| 3002K-40-VG | 4”/dn100 swivel Seal Replacement Kit, Viton® GFLT |
| 1004D3SRK-0402 | API coupler Seal Replacement Kit Fluorocarbon |
Accessories
| Article number | Description |
| 1004D4-0402 | Semi automatic snap-on API coupler |
| 1004DRN | Drain adaptor |
| 1005PA-AL40 | Parking adaptor |
| PARST0007 | Parking standpost |
| 11240 | Sight glass (11456 for ethanol applications) |
| 429FTS-AL40 | Check Valve |
| BAC-AL40-VI-FT | Break Away Coupler |
| RHC-40 | Rack Hose Cover |
Optional available Accessories include: Stand Post; Position detection; Parking lock, and many more please consult factory for information and availability.
Related Products
| Article number | Description |
| HSLP32F | Long reach unsupported boom type bottom loading arm |
| 8870E | Overfill Prevention and Ground Verification Controller to EN13922 |
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