Categories

API Load/Unload Valve - API455

The API455 is a distinctive dry break adaptor with no built-in opening method, it can only be opened by an external source, such as an API coupler.

The API455 conforms to API RP 1004 and is completely interchangeable with all API adaptors.

Common applications:

  • Rail car applications
  • Remote tanks.
  • Theft prevention. 
Features & Benefits
  • Light weight API adaptor for use where it is preferred to have the operation of the valve via a secondary method. e.g.. API800 series coupler or the API-RC.
  • Poppet can only be opened by an external source, such as API800 coupler.
  • Light weight: 2.35kg.
  • 100mm bore all through for minimum pressure drop.
  • Nose cone is heat-treated for increased product life.
  • 4” TTMA flange is gramophone finish for improved sealing.
  • Max. working pressure 700kPa (100PSI)
  • Commonly used in rail car applications, theft prevention and remote tanks.
Technical Information

Pressure Rating
Max working pressure: 700kPa (100PSI).
Max. recommended internal pressure when connecting female coupling: 400kPa (approx 60 PSI).    

100mm bore all through for minimum pressure drop.

Poppet travel
52mm.

Continuity
Electrical continuity guaranteed by use of non-anodised nose cone.

Mounting
Gramophone finished flange is 100mm TTMA.
Mounts with flat end facing ground to have full product drainage.

Ordering Information

API455: Non-openable API adapter fitted with Viton B70 seals.

Associated Equipment

API-DC: Aluminium API Dust Cap with Camlocks.

API-DCLA: Aluminium API Dust Cap with lockable levers.

0657V: 4" TTMA Viton A Gasket.

BF4-SG-25: 4" TTMA Flange Sight glass 25mm thickness.

BF4-SG-40: 4" TTMA Flange Sight glass 40mm thickness.

Resources
 

Related Products