Petro-Load Bottom Loading Arms

PETROLEUM TANKER LOADING SOLUTIONS

The IFC Petro-Load 445 series loading arm is designed for heavy duty use at all types of petroleum,
oil distribution & rail loading facilities, from terminals to distribution depots.

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

Features
- Fully adjustable compression spring cylinder
- Carbon Steel construction
- 3-part swivel joints 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
- Spring balanced for ease of use
- Long service life without corrosion
- Easy maintenance
- Easily changed swivel joint product seal
- Low cost of spares for a long economical life
- Assembled & tested in the UK
- Full UK stock holding for assemblies & spares
S1003E Datasheet

PETROLEUM TANKER LOADING SOLUTIONS

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Technical data:
Specification:
Type: Suspended hose type
Connection terminal side: 4in ANSI 150 RF
Connection vehicle side: 4in API coupler manual or semi-auto, Ali body, Viton Seals
Arm balance: Adjustable heavy duty compression spring in safety sealed tube cylinder
Flow rates: 2500 litre per minute maximum recommended 5.1 M/S
Pressure: 10barG maximum
Temperature: -20°C/85°C
Pressure drop excluding API: @ 2500 L/M SG 0.8 10 psi/0.7 bar

Specification & Materials of Construction:

Base &fulcrum swivel joint: 4in 3 part EN20/45 carbon steel outer flange & body. 304SS inner race way
Primary Arm: 4in schedule 40 carbon steel
Balance assembly: Cast steel spring with threaded rod adjustment
Outboard swivel: 3 part/4in aluminium flanged TTMA
Drop hose swivel: 3 part/4in aluminium flanged TTMA
3 part swivel seals: Spring energised PTFE/PTFE O-ring
Drop hose: 4in composite type flanged TTMA - optional metallic/rubber
Drop spool: 4in variable length aluminium flanged TTMA

For all YOUR tanker loading solutions

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PETRO-LOAD BLA445
4” compression spring balanced bottom loading arm

Industrial Flow Control Ltd, 3 Ryder Way, Basildon, Essex SS13 1QH UK
www.IFCinflow.com T: +44 1268 596900 E: [email protected] S5005/B
CONTENTS

1. General Description
2. General Arrangement Drawings & Parts Identification
3. Installation instructions & lifting guide
4. Operating Instructions & Maintenance
5. Loading arm balance adjustment
6. Compression spring balance cylinder
7. Base swivel joint GA
8. Aluminium AS100 Apex Swivel
9. Aluminium BHS100 Hose End Swivel
10. Name plate
11. EC Declaration of Conformity

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

General Description
The IFC Petro-Load 445 bottom loading arm is designed for heavy duty use with all types of
petroleum and liquid oils. It is widely used at petroleum terminal road and rail loading
facilities and oil distribution depots.

Model BLA445 bottom loading arm

Type : Compression spring balance, suspended hose
Inlet connection terminal side : 4in Flange ANSI 150RF
Outlet connection tanker side : 4in Safeload API coupler
Arm balance : Adjustable heavy duty spring in safety sealed cylinder

Specification & Materials of construction

Primary arm : 4in schedule 40 carbon steel
Balance assembly : Cast Steel spring with threaded rod adjustment
Swivel : 4in, 3-part carbon steel outer body flange & body with
304SS inner body & raceway
Outboard swivel : 4in aluminium with viton seals flanged TTMA
Drop hose swivel : 4in aluminium with viton seals flanged TTMA
Swivel product /dust seals : Spring energised PTFE / PTFE o-ring
Suspended hose : 4in composite flanged TTMA
Paint finish : Preparation to SA 2.5 shot blasting, primer & undercoat
zinc epoxy. Top coat chlorinated rubber varnish. DFT
200μ. Ambient drying 12 hours.

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2. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT & PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Item Qty Description

1 1 ANSI 150RF C/S Inlet flange
2 2 3-Part Swivel joint
3 1 Spring rate compensator
4 1 Compression spring cylinder
5 1 C/S Primary arm
6 1 Drop hose assembly
7 1 BHS100 Aluminium hose end swivel
8 1 API Dry break coupler assembly
9 1 Optional aluminium apex swivel
10 1 Identification plate

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3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & LIFTING PLAN

Installation
To establish the correct orientation for one or more loading arms, refer to operating
envelope and loading arm general arrangement drawings.

Lifting plan
The approximate weight of the 445 loading arm is 120Kg.
Care should be taken when lifting the loading arm as it contains swivel joints that
may rotate during the lift.
When manoeuvring the loading arm into position it is important that the raised
face of the inlet flange is level with the stand post outlet flange.
Never attempt to remove the rod spacer until the arm has been flooded up.
Use two strops as shown below (highlighted red). This is the best location for
lifting the loading arm. Do not use chains as they will damage the paint.
Always use a suitable gasket between the mating surfaces of the loading arm
inlet flange and stand post outlet flange.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Operation
The loading arm is designed to be operated at ground level. It is spring balanced,
which allows easy vertical alignment to the tanker. It moves vertically and
horizontally via a series of swivels. This ensures the arm is easy to operate by a
single person and that connection to the tanker can be completed safely and easily.

Note:
Please follow all on site operational and safety instructions including use of
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

1) To move the arm into position hold the handle on the bottom hose swivel
and push to the appropriate point.
2) Connect the arm to the tanker using the appropriate coupler connection
following the coupler operating instructions.

Safety Notes
1) Do not allow arm to swing uncontrolled.
2) Do not add additional weight to the arm as this can affect the spring
balance and operation.
3) Ensure the arm is parked clear of the loading area after use.

Maintenance
12 monthly
1) Lubricate all swivel joints including primary arm base swivel, apex swivel
(if present) and bottom hose swivel.

Remove the raceway plugs and apply a commercial grade high pressure
molybdenum disulphide grease to the raceways.

Note: The bearing area is sealed between two ‘O’ rings and care should be
taken to avoid over lubricating as excess pressure from too much grease
could damage the seals.

2) Inspect all flange gasket connections for signs of leaks.

3) Inspect product drop hose and tanker coupler for damage and leaks.

5 Yearly
Fully service all swivel joints including replacing swivel product and dust seals.

Product Seal Change – see section 8 & 9

1. Remove cap head screws & flange
2. Remove the product seal
3. Clean the sealing faces of the flange & inner body
4. Replace the product seal, re-grease, re-assemble and pressure test.

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445 Balance Adjustment

All 445 bottom loading arms are designed so the primary arm is horizontal when the
API coupler is approximately 750mm above the ground.

Coarse Adjustment

Note: This is a 2 man operation.

1. Using two 30mm spanners, loosen off the two M20 screws holding the spring
adjuster plate in place. (see illustration below)
2. Take the weight of, and elevate the loading arm to approximately 45° above
horizontal to slacken the tension on the compression spring.
3. Tap the adjuster plate upward to increase spring tension or downward to
reduce it.
4. Re-tighten the screws fully and test the balance. Make further adjustments as
required.

Fine Adjustment

More precise balance adjustments can be made from within the spring
cylinder. See next section `Compression Spring Balance Cylinder' for details.

6. COMPRESSION SPRING BALANCE CYLINDER

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General Description
The 445 API Ranger bottom loading arm is balanced via a compression spring cylinder. The
cylinder is comprised of compression springs, a spring compression shaft and spring
housing. The “balancing” output force of the spring cylinder ranges from 5.0 KN to 13.5 KN
typically.

Adjusting Cylinder Output Force

The spring balance cylinder contains constant force compression springs (item 4). To
increase or decrease the output force of the cylinder, the pre compression of the springs can
be adjusted as follows:-

1. Carefully remove the protective plastic cap from the end of the spring cylinder.
2. Using a 30mm deep throat socket, remove the M20 locking nut & turn the M20 spring
adjusting nut (Clockwise – increases spring pre compression/output force)
(Anticlockwise – decreases spring pre compression/output force).
3. After adjustment, replace the locking nut & tighten. Replace the protective end cap.

(For coarse balance adjustment see “Loading arm balancing”)

1. Cylinder mounting lugs 5. Spring compression plate

2. Spring housing 6. M20 Adjusting nuts

3. Spring compression shaft 7. Spring retaining plate

4. Compression springs 8. End cap

Maintenance

The spring cylinder contains pre energised (5 KN) compression springs, for this reason the
cylinder is factory greased and sealed for life, no maintenance is required.

NOTE: The spring retaining plate (item 7) cannot be removed, do not attempt to remove it to
extract the springs from the cylinder (Serious injury will occur)

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7. BASE SWIVEL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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8. ALUMINIUM AS100 APEX SWIVEL

General Description

The series AS100 apex swivel joint is an optional swivel that can be located
outboard of the primary arm.
It comprises a three part swivel joint with two short radius TTMA flanged elbows. The
flange item 8 can be removed to enable replacement of the product seal without
disturbing the ball bearing raceways. Two rows of ball bearings provide integrity with
high resistance to moment forces. Sealing is via a single energised PTFE seal with
twin PTFE dust seals

Lubrication

Swivel joints are lubricated at the factory. They will need re-greasing at 12 monthly
intervals (more frequently for arduous service conditions). As the bearing area is
sealed between two ‘O’ rings, care should be taken to avoid over lubricating. Excess
pressure will damage the seals. Use a commercial grade of molybdenum disulphide
grease.

Product Seal Change

1. Remove cap head screws (item 8) & flange (item 7)

2. Remove the product seal (item 6)
3. Clean the sealing faces of the flange & inner body
4. Replace the product seal, re-grease, re-assemble and pressure test.

1. Inner body (flanged TTMA) 4. Race Plug 7. Flange

2. Race seal 5. Outer body 8. Cap HD screw M10x40
3. Ball bearings 6. Product seal

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9. ALUMINIUM BHS100 HOSE END SWIVEL

General Description

The BHS100 swivel joint is located at the hose end of the loading arm. It comprises a
two part swivel joint, long radius flanged elbow and control handle for
manoeuvrability. The inner body and outer body are retained via two rows of ball
bearings allowing the flanged elbow to swivel. Sealing is via two Viton ‘O’ rings to
prevent ingress of water or dust.

Lubrication

Swivel joints are lubricated at the factory. They will need re-greasing at 12 monthly
intervals (more frequently for arduous service conditions). As the bearing area is
sealed between two ‘O’ rings, care should be taken to avoid over lubricating. Excess
pressure will damage the seals. Use a commercial grade of molybdenum disulphide
grease.

Product Seal Change

1. Remove cap head screws (item 8) and flange (item 7)

2. Remove the product seal (item 6)
3. Clean the sealing surface of the flange and inner body (item 1)
4. Replace product seal, re-assemble and pressure test.

1. Inner body (flanged TTMA) 6. Product seal

2. Race seal 7. Flange
3. all bearing 8. Cap head screw M10x40
4. Race plug 9. Spool (flanged 4in TTMA)
5. Outer body 10. Control handle

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10. NAME PLATE

Serial No: As per ID plate

Type: 445 API Bottom Loading Arm

Date: See name plate

DN: 100mm

Fluid Group: Group 1

Max Pressure: 10 BAR

Design Temp: 90° C

PED category: SEP

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11. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Industrial Flow Control Ltd T/A IFC Inflow

3 Ryder way
Basildon
Essex
SS13 1QH

Declare that:

Product: 4inch 445 Bottom Loading Arm

Reference: See name plate serial number

In accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC has been designed and
manufactured to API RP1004

IFC Inflow hereby declares that in compliance with the above directive the equipment
named has been designed and manufactured to comply with Module A of the directive.
The equipment complies with all the Essential Safety Requirements of the Directive.

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