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API-CA Automatic Sampler

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Designed to handle the most demanding hydrocarbon liquid applications, the ISOLOK API-CA sampler utilizes an actuator to sample crude oil and oil/water mixes

The API-CA comes in a variety of styles to meet the wide range of process pressures and viscosities in refineries. Available in both pneumatic and electric actuator styles to operate with current plant utilities. 

  • Some API samplers are available with a diamond-like coating to stand up to even the strongest corrosive products.
  • All API samplers are ATEX rated and complies with API 8.2, ISO 3171 and ASTM D 4177 standards to ensure that your processes and operators remain safe.
  • Provides a consistent fixed volume to ensure you are receiving the exact amount of sample needed every time.

API-CA
Viscosity range 0.5-8000 cSt
Wetted materials 316 stainless steel standard (optional Super Duplex)
Optional coating on wetted parts DLC (diamond-like coating) by DCD (dynamic compound deposition)
Seal materials Carbon-filled PTFE seals with Viton® O-rings (others available)
Seal temperature -4°F to 500°F (-20°C to 260°C)
Pressure rating 1500 psi at 100°F (103 bar at 38°C)
Sample size (nominal) 1 cc per sample
Grab Volume repeatability ±2%
Sampling rate 20 samples per minute
Flanges 1 in Class 300/600 RF
Weight (approximate) 40 lb (18 kg)
Utilities required compressed air, 54–145 psig (4–10 barg), 0.04 ft3 per sample at 60 psig (1133 cc per sample at 4.1 barg)
ATEX rating CE Ex h IIB T5... T2 Gb -20°C≤Ta≤70°C

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