LBM800 Liquip Balance Mechanism - Bottom Loading Arm
A benchmark has been set for all bottom loading arms with the introduction of the LBM800. This state-of-the-art design is essential when you require safety and long service life with minimal maintenance.
The LBM800 provides effortless bottom loading in petrochemical distribution terminals through the use of the unique design known as the Velvet Touch.
The ability of 360° rotation in the horizontal plane allows the LBM800 to easily move from a parked to loading position, and to service vehicles on either side of the loading bay. While the vertical plane swivel allows users to position the coupler at different heights within the API envelope.
Features
- Velvet Touch provides smooth operation over the entire stroke of the loading arm
- Superior safety through Liquip’s unique gas strut design
- Exceptional durability and minimal servicing requirements thanks to the best-in-class base swivel assembly and overall design
- Any unit can be easily configured for left hand, right hand, upward and downward configurations on-site
- Slimline drop leg bracket provides easy installation and compact overall size
Benefits
- Enhanced strength and ease of adjustment through a heavy-duty adjustment mechanism
- Downtime during installation is reduced by an all-flanged design
- Adjustable up/down stop that can be set with minimal effort
- Long reach capabilities
Specifications
| Materials | Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 145 psi (1000 kPa) |
| Test Pressure | 217 psi (1500 kPa) |
| Operating Temp | -20° to 140° |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | -15° to +15° (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 24" (650 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 18" (450 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 50" to 80" (1300 mm to 2032 mm) |
| Typical No. of arms per bay | up to 6 |
Features
- Velvet Touch provides smooth operation over the entire stroke of the loading arm
- Superior safety through Liquip’s unique gas strut design
- Exceptional durability and minimal servicing requirements thanks to the best-in-class base swivel assembly and overall design
- Any unit can be easily configured for left hand, right hand, upward and downward configurations on-site
- Slimline drop leg bracket provides easy installation and compact overall size
Benefits
- Enhanced strength and ease of adjustment through a heavy-duty adjustment mechanism
- Downtime during installation is reduced by an all-flanged design
- Adjustable up/down stop that can be set with minimal effort
- Long reach capabilities
Easily Adjust for Up or Down Feed, left hand or right hand:
- Force adjustment is provided through spool piece adjustment bracket
- Three hole positions on the drop bracket provide angular adjustment
- Balancing the arm is achieved by changing strut positions
- Up/down stop is adjustable by changing position of the locking nuts on the rod
Accessories
| Drop Spool | 4" Aluminum or Carbon Steel | As Required |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Hose | 4" Rackmaster Composite, 80" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19080 |
| 4" Braided Stainless Steel, 80" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19081 | |
| Coupler Swivel | 4" Style 30 (90º) Swivel Joint with Maneuvering Handle | |
| TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum/ Low Temp Fluorocarbon | VNC-A4VG | |
| 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) |
Order Guide
Downloads
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Gas Strut - Liquid Balance Mechanism (LBM) Hose Loader Sell Sheet
-
Terminal Solutions Brochure
-
Terminal Survey Form
-
LBM800 Datasheet
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VNI-A4VG Intermediate Swivel Datasheet
-
VNC-A4VG Coupling Swivel Datasheet
-
Manual - Liquid Balance Mechanism (LBM) Hose Loader
-
Folleto Soluciones Totales Para Terminales (En Español)
-
Hoja de Datos Estándar para Carga por Debajo - Español
-
Bottom Unloading Rail Layout Form
-
Tank Truck Bottom Loading Layout Form
Videos
Total Terminal Solutions
OPW Engineered Systems is the only manufacturer of absolutely every type of loading arm in existence. With unmatched pre- and post-sale support, we design an entire system that’s right for your terminal, complete with every accessory and component necessary to help give you optimum performance.
Specifications
| Materials | Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 145 psi (1000 kPa) |
| Test Pressure | 217 psi (1500 kPa) |
| Operating Temp | -20° to 140° |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | -15° to +15° (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 24" (650 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 18" (450 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 50" to 80" (1300 mm to 2032 mm) |
| Typical No. of arms per bay | up to 6 |
Features
- Velvet Touch provides smooth operation over the entire stroke of the loading arm
- Superior safety through Liquip’s unique gas strut design
- Exceptional durability and minimal servicing requirements thanks to the best-in-class base swivel assembly and overall design
- Any unit can be easily configured for left hand, right hand, upward and downward configurations on-site
- Slimline drop leg bracket provides easy installation and compact overall size
Benefits
- Enhanced strength and ease of adjustment through a heavy-duty adjustment mechanism
- Downtime during installation is reduced by an all-flanged design
- Adjustable up/down stop that can be set with minimal effort
- Long reach capabilities
Easily Adjust for Up or Down Feed, left hand or right hand:
- Force adjustment is provided through spool piece adjustment bracket
- Three hole positions on the drop bracket provide angular adjustment
- Balancing the arm is achieved by changing strut positions
- Up/down stop is adjustable by changing position of the locking nuts on the rod
Accessories
| Drop Spool | 4" Aluminum or Carbon Steel | As Required |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Hose | 4" Rackmaster Composite, 80" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19080 |
| 4" Braided Stainless Steel, 80" OAL, TTMA Flanged Ends | L19081 | |
| Coupler Swivel | 4" Style 30 (90º) Swivel Joint with Maneuvering Handle | |
| TTMA Flanged Ends, Aluminum/ Low Temp Fluorocarbon | VNC-A4VG | |
| 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) |
Order Guide
Downloads
-
Gas Strut - Liquid Balance Mechanism (LBM) Hose Loader Sell Sheet
-
Terminal Solutions Brochure
-
Terminal Survey Form
-
LBM800 Datasheet
-
VNI-A4VG Intermediate Swivel Datasheet
-
VNC-A4VG Coupling Swivel Datasheet
-
Manual - Liquid Balance Mechanism (LBM) Hose Loader
-
Folleto Soluciones Totales Para Terminales (En Español)
-
Hoja de Datos Estándar para Carga por Debajo - Español
-
Bottom Unloading Rail Layout Form
-
Tank Truck Bottom Loading Layout Form
Videos
Total Terminal Solutions
OPW Engineered Systems is the only manufacturer of absolutely every type of loading arm in existence. With unmatched pre- and post-sale support, we design an entire system that’s right for your terminal, complete with every accessory and component necessary to help give you optimum performance.
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