"A" Frame Hose Loader AFH-32-F
OPW A-Frame Hose (AFH) Loading Arms offer the same advantages as conventional A-Frame Loaders, except flexible hose is used instead of rigid piping on secondary/outboard arm. The A-Frame’s compact storage envelope allows loaders to be installed relatively close together, often on risers that are approximately the same height as the truck connection.
AFH loaders are typically stored in an upright, near vertical position, making it possible to load from both sides of a loading bay. In addition to bottom-loading petroleum, the AFH is also a common choice for use as a vapor recovery arm.
Accessories
| Drop Spool | 4" Aluminum or Carbon Steel | As Required |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Hose | 4" Rackmaster Composite, 60" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19080 |
| 4" Braided Stainless Steel, 60" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19081 | |
| Coupler Swivel | 4" Style 30 (90º) Swivel Joint with Maneuvering Handle | |
| TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum/ Low Temp Fluorocarbon | 3635FTH-0402 | |
| Butterfly Valve | 4" Full Flow, Position-Locked Butterfly Valve | LBV450VGL |
| Spacer Spool | 4" Loading Arm Coupler Spool, TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum | |
| 6" OAL | VSS4 | |
| Sight Glass | 4" Acrylic Sight Glass, Tempered, Cast Acrylic | BF4-SG-25 |
| API Coupler | 4" API Bottom Loading Coupler | |
| Manual Version: | 1004D3-0402 (Fluorocarbon Seals) | |
| Semi-Automatic Version: | LYNX852 (Fluorocarbon Seals) |
Features
- 790 EZ Adjust Torsion Spring (3-Year Warranty)
- Integral Upward, Downward Travel Stops
- Carbon Steel/Aluminum Construction
- Low Temperature Fluorocarbon Seals
- Braided Stainless Steel or Rackmaster Composite Hose
- Available in Left-Hand, Right-Hand, Upfeed, Downfeed Configurations
- 360° Rotation Allows Loading on Both Sides of Loading Bay
Benefits
- Low Riser Mounting Height (typically same as truck connection)
- Compact Storage Envelope (nearly vertical)
- Easily Configured as Vapor Recovery Loader
- Can be Configured with Additional Swivel Plane for Added Flexibility
Library
All OPW Loading Arms can be customized to fit your specific application requirements. We do offer a series of Standard/ optimized solutions that are commonly specified. These optimized selections can be expedited to meet faster delivery requirements.
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AFH32F-3
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AFH32F-4
Specifications
| Materials | Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 125 psi (862 kPa) |
| Test Pressure | 188 psi (1296 kPa) |
| Operating Temp | -20° to 140° |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | +80° to +45° (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 26" (660 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 15" (381 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 45" to 60" (1143 mm to 1524 mm) |
| Typical No. of arms per bay | up to 4 |
Dimensions*
Order Guide
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A-Frame Hose (AFH) Loader Sell Sheet
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Terminal Solutions Brochure
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Terminal Survey Form
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3000 Series Installation Operations Manual
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790 Counterbalance Installation Operations Manual
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Loading Arms Installation Operations Manual
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Folleto Soluciones Totales Para Terminales (En Español)
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Bottom Load Survey Form (Low Rise)
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Hoja de Datos Estándar para Carga por Debajo - Español
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Bottom Unloading Rail Layout Form
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Tank Truck Bottom Loading Layout Form
Accessories
| Drop Spool | 4" Aluminum or Carbon Steel | As Required |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Hose | 4" Rackmaster Composite, 60" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19080 |
| 4" Braided Stainless Steel, 60" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19081 | |
| Coupler Swivel | 4" Style 30 (90º) Swivel Joint with Maneuvering Handle | |
| TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum/ Low Temp Fluorocarbon | 3635FTH-0402 | |
| Butterfly Valve | 4" Full Flow, Position-Locked Butterfly Valve | LBV450VGL |
| Spacer Spool | 4" Loading Arm Coupler Spool, TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum | |
| 6" OAL | VSS4 | |
| Sight Glass | 4" Acrylic Sight Glass, Tempered, Cast Acrylic | BF4-SG-25 |
| API Coupler | 4" API Bottom Loading Coupler | |
| Manual Version: | 1004D3-0402 (Fluorocarbon Seals) | |
| Semi-Automatic Version: | LYNX852 (Fluorocarbon Seals) |
Features
- 790 EZ Adjust Torsion Spring (3-Year Warranty)
- Integral Upward, Downward Travel Stops
- Carbon Steel/Aluminum Construction
- Low Temperature Fluorocarbon Seals
- Braided Stainless Steel or Rackmaster Composite Hose
- Available in Left-Hand, Right-Hand, Upfeed, Downfeed Configurations
- 360° Rotation Allows Loading on Both Sides of Loading Bay
Benefits
- Low Riser Mounting Height (typically same as truck connection)
- Compact Storage Envelope (nearly vertical)
- Easily Configured as Vapor Recovery Loader
- Can be Configured with Additional Swivel Plane for Added Flexibility
Library
All OPW Loading Arms can be customized to fit your specific application requirements. We do offer a series of Standard/ optimized solutions that are commonly specified. These optimized selections can be expedited to meet faster delivery requirements.
-
AFH32F-3
-
AFH32F-4
Specifications
| Materials | Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 125 psi (862 kPa) |
| Test Pressure | 188 psi (1296 kPa) |
| Operating Temp | -20° to 140° |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | +80° to +45° (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 26" (660 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 15" (381 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 45" to 60" (1143 mm to 1524 mm) |
| Typical No. of arms per bay | up to 4 |
Dimensions*
Order Guide
-
A-Frame Hose (AFH) Loader Sell Sheet
-
Terminal Solutions Brochure
-
Terminal Survey Form
-
3000 Series Installation Operations Manual
-
790 Counterbalance Installation Operations Manual
-
Loading Arms Installation Operations Manual
-
Folleto Soluciones Totales Para Terminales (En Español)
-
Bottom Load Survey Form (Low Rise)
-
Hoja de Datos Estándar para Carga por Debajo - Español
-
Bottom Unloading Rail Layout Form
-
Tank Truck Bottom Loading Layout Form
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