Long-Range A-Frame (LRA) Bottom Loading Arm

The Long-Range A-Frame (LRA) Bottom Loading Arm has been engineered and designed to easily and effectively span tanker trucks that feature tandem trailers. This capability allows both trailers to be loaded with no need to reposition the truck. Operator ergonomics are also enhanced as the reach of the LRA loading arm can be easily and quickly positioned from 6 feet (1.8 m) to 18 feet (5.5 m).

The New Standardline Series

All Standardline Loading Arms from OPW Engineered Systems have been designed with optimized quality and performance in mind. These best-in-class loading systems are available in pre-engineered sizes, materials of construction and feed orientation. All Standardline loading arms feature:

Fast Delivery
Menu of Options to Customize Your Arm
Included Freight in the Continental US and Canada
Exclusive 3-Year Warranty

Features & Benefits

Available in standard and low-temperature configurations
Carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum materials of construction
Hi-Load 891 Series Counterbalance Torsion Spring
- Easily adjusts with a simple turn of the adjustment bolt
- Only a socket wrench required for installation
- Arm-span adjustments made from grade
6-foot (1.8 m) to 18-foot (5.5 m) span easily allows loading of tandem trailers with no need to reposition truck
Available with LYNX Series or 1004D3 API Bottom Loading Coupler
Canadian Registration Number (CRN)-approved

Dimensions

Long Range A-Frame (LRA) Bottom Loading Arm Dimensions

Technical Specifications

Technical Features

Technical Features	LRA – Standard Configuration	LRA-LT – Low-Temperature Configuration
Materials	Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel/Aluminum	Low Temp Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel/Aluminum
Seals	FKM (-20°F, -29°C) GFLT	FKM (-40°F, -40°C)
Working Pressure	80 PSI (5.5 Bar) 75 PSI for 1004D3	75 PSI (5.2 Bar)
Test Pressure	120 PSI (8.2 Bar) 112 PSI (7.7 Bar) for 1004D3	112 PSI (7.7 Bar)
Operating Temperature	-20°F to 150°F (-29°C to 65°C)	-40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Riser Height	58” (1.5M)	58” (1.5M)
Typical Reach (radius)	6’ (1.8M) to 18’ (5.5M)	6’ (1.8M) to 18’ (5.5M)
Nominal Diameter	4"	4"
Typical Flow Rates (Velocities < 15 ft/sec (4.6 M/sec)	600 GPM (2271 L/min)	600 GPM (2271 L/min)
Weight	~540 lbs*	~540 lbs*
Code Approval	CRN	CRN

*Estimated weight for entire Loading Arm. Weight can vary depending on selected options.

Materials of Construction

Materials of Construction	LRA – Standard Configuration	LRA-LT – Low-Temperature Configuration
Inlet Flange	4" 150 lbs B16.9 ASTM A105/ 4" 300 lbs B16.9 ASTM A105	4" 150 lbs B16.9 ASTM A350 LF2/ 4" 300 lbs B16.9 ASTM A350 LF2
Inlet Swivel	Carbon Steel A350 LF2	Carbon Steel A350 LF2
Primary Arm Piping	Alum ASTM B241 / SS ASTM A312 / CS A106	Alum ASTM B241 / SS ASTM A312 / CS A333 Gr6
Apex Swivel (8700 series)	SS ASTM A351 CF8M/CF3M	SS ASTM A351 CF8M/CF3M
Coupler Swivel (Item #3655FT-0402-GRP)	Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T6	Aluminum ASTM B26 A356 T66
API Coupler	Options: Item # 1004D3, Lynx852VG - See Datasheets	Options: Item # 1004D3-0402-LT - See Datasheets

Additional Information

Additional Information	LRA and LRA-LT Configurations
Weld Program	Per the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX
Radiograph/X-Ray	5% X-ray, 100% Visual
Testing	All assembled Loading Arms shall be hydrotested to 1.5X the rated design pressure.
Surface Treatments	Carbon Steel components to be protected with a 2-part paint process. Aluminum and Stainless Steel components to be unpainted.
Lubricant	OPW 880 High-Performance Synthetic Lubricant
Gasketing	Garlock 3300
Warranty	Standard warranty of three years after date of invoice shall apply.
Freight	All shipments are F.O.B. Factory Hamilton, OH. Full freight is allowed on surface transportation within continental U.S. and Canada.
Factory Assembly, Testing & Boxing (ATB)	Loading Arm will be fully assembled, tested and shipped in protective wooden crate. Note: It may be necessary to ship Loading Arm in sections to accommodate crating, shipping and rigging. Arm will be shipped as fully assembled as possible.

Recommended Spare Parts List – LRA – Standard Configuration

Part #	Description	Where Used	Qty/Arm
3000RK-0402	3000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon	End of Arm Drop Swivel	3
8000RK-0402	8000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon	Inlet and Apex	2
API Coupler/Seal Kit Options:
API980SK	Lynx Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4" Fluorocarbon	Lynx API Coupler	1
1004D3SRK-0402	D3 API Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4” Fluorocarbon	D3 API Coupler	1
1004D3SRK-0402-LT	D3 API Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4” Fluorocarbon LT	D3 API Coupler	1

Recommended Spare Parts List – LRA-LT – Low-Temperature Configuration

Part #	Description	Where Used	Qty/Arm
3000RK-0402	3000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Low-Temp Fluorocarbon	End of Arm Drop Swivel	3
8000RK-0402	8000 Series Swivel Seal Kit, 4" Low-Temp Fluorocarbon	Inlet and Apex	2
Low-Temperature API Coupler/Seal Kit Options:
1004D3SRK-0402-LT	D3 API Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4” Low-Temp Fluorocarbon	D3 API Coupler	1
1004D3SRK-0402	D3 API Coupler Seal Repair Kit, 4” Low-Temp Fluorocarbon	D3 API Coupler	1

Ordering Information

Long Range A-Frame Loader Part Number

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2. Add accessories by filling in the appropriate corresponding number for each option.

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Features & Benefits

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Dimensions

Long Range A-Frame (LRA) Bottom Loading Arm Dimensions

Technical Specifications

Technical Features

Materials of Construction

Additional Information

Recommended Spare Parts List – LRA – Standard Configuration

Recommended Spare Parts List – LRA-LT – Low-Temperature Configuration

Ordering Information

Ordering Information

Long Range A-Frame Loader Part Number

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