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Bottom Loading Arms

 

IFC are now proud to be able to offer two different styles of bottom loading arm, the well specified 446, and the more economic 445.

445 Bottom Loading Arm

The 445 bottom loading arm has been designed for the maturing bottom loading petroleum market. It continues the theme of top class quality and performance, but now has been designed with a lower target cost price.

 

 

 

 

Features

  • Compact fully adjustable compression spring cylinder

  • Carbon Steel construction

  • 3-part swivel joints at fulcrum and base featuring:

    • High grade steel construction & stainless steel inner race way for improved corrosion resistance

    • Long life bearings with four point contact

    • Unique energised product seal

  • Aluminium hose swivel elbow with control grip

  • Hard Wearing paint finish

Benefits

  • Much reduced price in comparison with most other arms

  • Easily changed swivel joint product seal (removal of balls not necessary)

  • Pre-balanced for easy installations

  • Low cost of spares for a long economical life

  • Complete arms held ex-stock Essex, UK

  • Proven IFC / Alpeco service backup with 5 field engineers available

  • Ease of maintenance [Many service functions can be performed without specialised knowledge or tools]

  • Low down time due to high spares availability

  • Included horizontal spool piece reduces the need for multiple specials to be held in stock

  • Long service life without corrosion

  • One spring size required for all installations

Applications

 

This design of loading arm is intended for arduous use at all types of petroleum, oil distribution & rail loading facilities, from terminals to distribution depots.

It is the ideal replacement for first generation arms reaching the end of their life, and for new applications requiring high performance at an acceptable cost.

 

Technical Data

 

Energised Product Seal: PTFE

Balance: Fully sealed compression spring cylinder

Flow Rates: 2,500 litres a minute maximum

Pressure: 10barG maximum

Temperature: 80o C maximum

Guarantee: Five years on all steel components including the fulcrum / base swivel joints & balance assy. [1 year for hose, aluminium swivel & API coupler]

 

Download a datasheet on the 445 here:

Download a datasheet on the 446/Ranger here: