A-Frame Hose (AFH) Bottom Loading Arm
The AFH is ideal for those applications with lower riser heights. Its simple yet robust design has provided decades of reliable service. Its compact design makes it ideal for loading islands where the arm needs to serve both sides of the platform. Also a good choice for vapor-recovery applications.
The New StandardLine
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. All StandardLine Loading Arms feature:
- Fast Delivery - 20 days or less!†
- Menu of Options to Customize Your Arm
- Included Freight in the Continental US and Canada
- Exclusive 3-Year Warranty
†’20 Days or Less’ refers to 20 working days
Features & 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
- Braided Stainless Steel or Rackmaster Composite Hoses
- Available with Lynx Bottom Loading Coupler
- 3-Year Warranty
- Available in 3” and 4” Sizes
- Stores in Upright, Near-Vertical Position
Dimensions
A-Frame Hose (AFH) Loader Dimensions*
StandardLine Terminal Configuration*
*Required to accommodate StandardLine Offering. Other options available upon request.
AFH Specs
| Spec | Version A | Version B |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Arm | 60" | 84" |
| Riser Height | 50.9" | 50.9" |
| Drop Length | 72" | 89" |
| Hose Length | 57" | 74" |
| Reach Length | 63.5" | 80.4" |
Technical Features
| Materials | (CA) Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low-Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 80 PSI (5.5 Bar) |
| Test Pressure | 120 PSI (8.2 Bar) |
| Operating Temperature | -20ºF to 140ºF (-29ºC to 60ºC) |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | +45º to -15º (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 26" (660 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 15" (381 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 60" to 80" (1,524 mm to 2,032 mm) |
| Nominal Diameter | 3" and 4" |
| Typical Flow Rates (Velocities < 15 ft/sec (7.5 m/sec)) | 200-600 GPM (757-2271 LPM) |
| Weight | ~275 lbs* |
*Estimated weight for entire Loading Arm (72" Reach). Weight can vary depending on selected options.
Materials of Construction
| Inlet Flange | 4" 150 ANSI ASTM A105 |
|---|---|
| Inlet Swivel | Carbon Steel ASTM A105 |
| Primary Arm Piping | Sch 40 Aluminum ASTM B241 |
| Apex Swivel (p/n 3640FT-0402) | Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T6 |
| Drop Hoses | (H31781M) Rackmaster Composite, TTMA Ends 3"x57" (HX108471) Rackmaster Composite, TTMA Ends 4"x57" |
| Coupler Swivel (p/n 3635FTH-0402) | Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T6 |
| Isolation Valve (LBV450VGL) | Cast Aluminum/Fluorocarbon |
| Spacer Spool (p/n VSS4) | Cast Aluminum |
| API Coupler (p/n 1004D3, Lynx852VG) | Aluminum/Fluorocarbon Low-Temp Fluorocarbon |
Additional Information
| Weld Protection | Per the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX |
|---|---|
| Radiograph/X-Ray | Per OPW Standard, 5% random/factory lot |
| Testing | All assembled Loading Arms shall be tested to 1.5X the rated design pressure. |
| Surface Treatments | All Carbon Steel components to be protected with a 2-part paint process. Aluminum components to be unpainted. |
| Lubricant | OPW 880 High-Performance Synthetic Lubricant |
| Gasketing | KlingerSil C5400 |
| Warranty | Standard warranty of three years after date of invoice shall apply. LYNX API Coupler warranty to be three years after shipment from factory. 790 Counterbalance warranty to be five years after shipment from factory. |
| Freight | All shipments are F.O.B. Factory Lebanon, OH. Full freight is allowed on surface transportation within continental U.S. and Canada. |
| Factory Assembly, Testing & Boxing (ATB) | If this option is selected, Loading Arm would be fully assembled, tested, and shipped in protective wooden crate. Note: It may be necessary to ship Loading Arm in sections to accommodate crating, shipping and rigging. Arm will be shipped as fully assembled as possible. |
Recommended Spare Parts List**
| Part # | Description | Where Used | Qty/Arm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000RK-0402 | 3000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon | All Swivels (Counterbalance, Apex, Coupler Swivels) | 4 |
| 1004D3SRK-0402 | Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon | 1004D3-0402 (API Coupler) | 1 |
**Other seal kits/materials available upon request
Ordering Information
Build Your Standard AFH Arm
1. Fill in the corresponding code for your selections.
2. Add accessories by filling in the appropriate corresponding number for each option.
Downloads
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AFH - StandardLine Ordering Guide
Features & 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
- Braided Stainless Steel or Rackmaster Composite Hoses
- Available with Lynx Bottom Loading Coupler
- 3-Year Warranty
- Available in 3” and 4” Sizes
- Stores in Upright, Near-Vertical Position
Dimensions
A-Frame Hose (AFH) Loader Dimensions*
StandardLine Terminal Configuration*
*Required to accommodate StandardLine Offering. Other options available upon request.
AFH Specs
| Spec | Version A | Version B |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Arm | 60" | 84" |
| Riser Height | 50.9" | 50.9" |
| Drop Length | 72" | 89" |
| Hose Length | 57" | 74" |
| Reach Length | 63.5" | 80.4" |
Technical Features
| Materials | (CA) Carbon Steel/Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Seals | Low-Temp Fluorocarbon |
| Working Pressure | 80 PSI (5.5 Bar) |
| Test Pressure | 120 PSI (8.2 Bar) |
| Operating Temperature | -20ºF to 140ºF (-29ºC to 60ºC) |
| Up/Down Angular Movement | +45º to -15º (from horizontal) |
| Typical Horizontal Spacing | 26" (660 mm) |
| Typical Vertical Spacing | 15" (381 mm) |
| Typical Reach (radius) | 60" to 80" (1,524 mm to 2,032 mm) |
| Nominal Diameter | 3" and 4" |
| Typical Flow Rates (Velocities < 15 ft/sec (7.5 m/sec)) | 200-600 GPM (757-2271 LPM) |
| Weight | ~275 lbs* |
*Estimated weight for entire Loading Arm (72" Reach). Weight can vary depending on selected options.
Materials of Construction
| Inlet Flange | 4" 150 ANSI ASTM A105 |
|---|---|
| Inlet Swivel | Carbon Steel ASTM A105 |
| Primary Arm Piping | Sch 40 Aluminum ASTM B241 |
| Apex Swivel (p/n 3640FT-0402) | Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T6 |
| Drop Hoses | (H31781M) Rackmaster Composite, TTMA Ends 3"x57" (HX108471) Rackmaster Composite, TTMA Ends 4"x57" |
| Coupler Swivel (p/n 3635FTH-0402) | Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T6 |
| Isolation Valve (LBV450VGL) | Cast Aluminum/Fluorocarbon |
| Spacer Spool (p/n VSS4) | Cast Aluminum |
| API Coupler (p/n 1004D3, Lynx852VG) | Aluminum/Fluorocarbon Low-Temp Fluorocarbon |
Additional Information
| Weld Protection | Per the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX |
|---|---|
| Radiograph/X-Ray | Per OPW Standard, 5% random/factory lot |
| Testing | All assembled Loading Arms shall be tested to 1.5X the rated design pressure. |
| Surface Treatments | All Carbon Steel components to be protected with a 2-part paint process. Aluminum components to be unpainted. |
| Lubricant | OPW 880 High-Performance Synthetic Lubricant |
| Gasketing | KlingerSil C5400 |
| Warranty | Standard warranty of three years after date of invoice shall apply. LYNX API Coupler warranty to be three years after shipment from factory. 790 Counterbalance warranty to be five years after shipment from factory. |
| Freight | All shipments are F.O.B. Factory Lebanon, OH. Full freight is allowed on surface transportation within continental U.S. and Canada. |
| Factory Assembly, Testing & Boxing (ATB) | If this option is selected, Loading Arm would be fully assembled, tested, and shipped in protective wooden crate. Note: It may be necessary to ship Loading Arm in sections to accommodate crating, shipping and rigging. Arm will be shipped as fully assembled as possible. |
Recommended Spare Parts List**
| Part # | Description | Where Used | Qty/Arm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000RK-0402 | 3000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon | All Swivels (Counterbalance, Apex, Coupler Swivels) | 4 |
| 1004D3SRK-0402 | Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon | 1004D3-0402 (API Coupler) | 1 |
**Other seal kits/materials available upon request
Ordering Information
Build Your Standard AFH Arm
1. Fill in the corresponding code for your selections.
2. Add accessories by filling in the appropriate corresponding number for each option.
Downloads
-
AFH - StandardLine Ordering Guide
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