Liquip API700 Series Bottom Loading Coupler

The API700 Series of Bottom-Loading Couplers is the third generation of Liquip-manufactured API couplers. It provides an effortless automatic connection for the safe and environmentally friendly transfer of product from the loading rack to the tank truck.

Features & Benefits

Stainless-steel outer collar
Latching-mechanism greatly improves geometry
Automatic-latching mechanism and one-touch disconnect ensures effortless operation
Hard-anodized aluminum body for extended life
Precision-machined latch spindles ensure superior latch alignment, resulting in fewer drips at disconnection
Separate nose and inner-poppet seals prevent high pressure from extruding inner seal
Ergonomic loop-and-ball handle eases operation and improves comfort
Poppet nose seal is replaceable without removing coupler from service
Coupler can be disassembled in 2-3 minutes for maintenance
Viton® B70 seals standard with Viton^® GFLT seals in stock
Additional seal materials available upon request

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Specifications

Technical Data	API710 has 150mm-long handle, API712 has 200mm-long handle API710VG & API712VG have Viton® GFLT seals – recommended for ethanol blends
Test Pressure	1500kPa (218psi) (15bar) uncoupled
Operating Pressure	1000kPa (145psi) (10bar)
Max Coupling/Uncoupling Pressure	550kPa (80psi) (5.5bar)
Max Coupled Pressure	2000kPa (290psi) (20bar)
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) for Viton® B70 seals -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) for Viton® GFLT seals
Associated Equipment	Liquip 'Velvet Touch' Loading Arms
Adjustment	None Required
Mounting	By industry standard 100mm (4") TTMA Flange 8 holes Ø11mm on 149mm PCD, 168mm outside diameter (Ø7/16" on 5.8" PCD, 6.6" OD) Use spring washers when mounting coupler as per common industry practice
Weight	9.2kg (20.3lb)

Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers. Teflon® and Tetratape® are registered trademarks of DuPont. Bisplate® is a registered trademark of Bisalloy Steel Group.

Ordering Information

API710VG: Short Handle, Viton GFLT Seals
API712: Viton B70 Seals
API712VG: Viton GFLT Seals

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How to Rebuild an API 700-Series Bottom Loading Coupler

Dave Morrow, Director of Product Management at OPW Engineered Systems, demonstrates the procedure to change the seals in a Liquip API 700-Series Bottom Loading Coupler.

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How to Rebuild an API 700-Series Bottom Loading Coupler

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