API Load/Unload Valve - API490 Series

API490 Series API adaptors are a precisely engineered and built bottom loading and discharge adaptor that conforms to API RP 1004 and provides total interchangeability with all API loading valves.

The API490 Series features a two-piece body with replaceable nosecone. API adaptors are available in various options and can
be fitted with a range of seals to suit most applications.
Liquip can supply API adaptor valves as single units or in "Kits".

A Kit is a part that combines two or more parts (e.g. API496VZ is an API496 adaptor supplied with a mating 4" TTMA viton gasket).
Please contact Liquip for further detail regarding Kits.

Features & Benefits

Aluminium components are heat treated for strength and hardness.
Complies to API RP1004 – compatible with all API couplers.
Ease of maintenance for reduced downtime.
Set of mounts to match industry standard air interlock valves such as the Liquip CV300.
Ergonomically designed handle.
Lightweight design – 4.8kg
High strength, transparent nylon sight glass to visually check for product .
Flange is gramophone finish for improved sealing.
Minimum pressure drop through a 100mm bore.
Electrical continuity guaranteed by use of non-anodised nose cone.
Drain plug, ½” BSPT (when fitted).

Technical Information
Ordering Information (common models)
Associated Equipment
Resources

Technical Information

Pressure Rating
Pressure rated to API RP1004 standard (517 kPa).

100mm bore all through for minimum pressure drop.

Weight
4.8kg.

Materials
Main body is aluminium.

Poppet Travel
52mm.

Operation
Spring loaded poppet can be opened by the handle for discharge, or by an API coupler for bottom loading or unloading.

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

Mounting
Gramophone finished flange is 100mm TTMA.

Mounts with handle on the right hand side.

Ordering Information (common models)

API adaptors

API491: API adaptor, Handle moves UP, Viton B70 seals, No sight glass or drain,

API491D: API adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, No sight glass or drain.

API496: API adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496B: API adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with blank plate & drain.

API496D: API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496DVG: API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton GFLT seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496J: Jet Selective API Adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496DJ: Jet Selective API adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496G: Avgas Selective API Adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496DG: Avgas Selective API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.

API496C: Chemical Spec API Adaptor, Handle moves UP, complete with Aluminium/Stainless Steel components, FFKM seals and sight glass.

API adaptors supplied with 4" TTMA gasket

API491Z: API491 supplied with 4" TTMA Cork gasket.

API491DZ: API491D supplied with 4" TTMA Cork gasket.

API491VZ: API491 supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.

API496Z: API496 supplied with 4" TTMA Cork gasket.

API496VZ: API496 supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.

API496BVZ: API496B supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.

All models are also available in Z-Kit form, which come supplied with a NBR Cork, Viton A or PTFE gasket. If you require a specific configuration please contact the Liquip Sales team.

Associated Equipment

API-DC: Aluminium API Dust Cap with Camlocks.

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

0657: 4" TTMA NBR Cork Gasket.

0657V: 4" TTMA Viton A Gasket.

4292: 4" TTMA PTFE Gasket.

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

BF4-SG-45: 4" TTMA Flange Sight glass 40mm thickness.

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Image	Item	Description
API ADAPTORS
	API491	API adaptor, Handle moves UP, Viton B70 seals, No sight glass or drain
	API491D	API adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, No sight glass or drain.
	API496	API adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496B	API adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with blank plate & drain.
	API496C	Chemical Spec API Adaptor, Handle moves UP, complete with Aluminium/Stainless Steel components, FFKM seals, sight glass, handle moves down.
	API496D	API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496DG	Avgas Selective API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496DJ	Jet Selective API adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496DVG	API Adaptor, Handle moves DOWN, Viton GFLT seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496G	Avgas Selective API Adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
	API496J	Jet Selective API Adaptor, Handle move UP, Viton B70 seals, Complete with sight glass & drain.
API ADAPTORS SUPPLIED WITH 4" TTMA GASKET
	API491DZ	API491D supplied with 4" TTMA Cork gasket.
	API491VZ	API491 supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.
	API491Z	API491 supplied with 4" TTMA Cork gasket.
	API496BVZ	API496B supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.
	API496Z	API496 supplied with 4" TTMA Viton gasket.