5500B 5500-Series API Coupler

Applications

Combined with API adapters, these couplers are suitable for rail car and tank truck loading or unloading

Construction

• Body: 356 T6 aluminum anodized hard-coat
• Cam: stainless steel
• Poppet: 356T6 aluminum anodized hard-coat
• Seals: FKM-GFLT standard; Baylast, EPDM, Fluoroelastomer, FKM-B, HiFluor
• Link, shaft, pin, crank: hardened 17-4PH stainless steel
• Handle: aluminum, stainless steel

Description

5500 API load coupler FKM-B seals with aluminum handle

Features

• Locking five-cam design provides easy alignment and tight connection
• Modular design allows various face seal combinations to be compatible with different alternative fuels, performance levels, and applications
• Replaceable nose seal can be changed without removing coupler from loading arm
• Fully interlocked collar creates a secure connection
• 4” TTMA inlet mounting flange connection
• Ball-end handle for easy and comfortable operation
• No special tools needed for maintenance

Specifications

• Flow rate: 600 GPM at 3 PSI pressure drop; maximum flow rate: 1,000 GPM
• Fully compliant with API RP 1004:2003 specifications
• Seal operating temperature:
• • Baylast: -35°F to 212°F (-37°C to 100°C)
• • EPDM: -20°F to 250°F (-28°C to 121°C)
• • FKM-B: -10°F to 400°F (-23°C to 204°C)
• • FKM-GFLT: -30°F to 400°F (-34°C to 204°C)
• • Fluorosilicone: -50°F to 350°F (-45°C to 176°C)
• • HiFluor: -15°F to 400°F (-26°C to 204°C)