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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