FMC Loading Systems' Couplers allow Chiksan® Marine Loading Arms or Truck and Railcar Loading Arms to be connected / disconnected to a tanker manifold flange during normal loading or unloading operations without the need of bolts and nuts. In addition to reducing the time and manpower required to connect / disconnect an arm, the coupler can also enhance the safety of operations.
FMC Loading Systems has a large range of field proven reliable couplers to meet any oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical or other fluid transfer application from -196°C for liquid nitrogen to +232°C for molten phosphorous. The couplers can be manual or hydraulically powered to meet the specific requirements of each application.
FMC continues to improve the reliability, enhanced safety, ease of maintenance and the life expectancy of its couplers through continued R&D investment. The large range of FMC Chiksan couplers available will meet the most stringent technical standards set by governing bodies and associations.
For Marine Loading Arms and Offshore Installations
Features
- Diameters from 2" through 24". For other diameter consult FMC
- Pressure ratings from ANSI 150 to ANSI 300. For other pressure ratings consult FMC
- Incorporate seal within coupler face flange
- Meet OCIMF technical specifications - Third Edition 1999
- Mechanically locked. Hydraulic actuation only used to open or shut the coupler
- Available in a large range of steels and stainless steels
Benefits
- Reduces turnaround time of vessels
- Eliminates risks to operators particularly at offshore terminals
- Enables quick disconnection in case of an emergency
- Mechanically locked using irreversible screw and nut mechanism for enhanced safety
- Field proven and highly reliable reducing risk of downtime and demurrage costs of vessel
- Can be installed on new or existing Marine Loading Arm or hose installations
For Truck and Railcar (T&RC) Loading Arms Features
- Diameters from 1" through 8". For other diameters consult FMC
- 4" diameter dry-break aluminium coupler meets API RP 1004 standard
- Pressure ratings from ANSI 150 to ANSI 300. For other pressure ratings consult FMC
- No special tools required
- Field proven and rugged designs
- Weco® wing union type couplers with ACME threads
- Bayonette type couplers
- Chiksan Quickon type couplers for ANSI, DIN, BS and Gost flanges
Benefits
- Can be installed on existing or new T&RC arms, jumper assemblies or hoses
- All coupler designs for enhanced safety are locked mechanically
- Reduces manpower requirements and turnaround time
- Field proven highly reliable reducing downtime risk