Fort Vale is pleased to introduce a new API coupler to their Safeload coupler range named “SAFELOAD GREEN”. It has been designed to capture Diesel / Gas Oil product loss at truck disconnect and is available in our semi-automatic 6 Bar and 10 Bar range. The decision to introduce the “SAFELOAD GREEN” has been driven by fuel terminals’ requests to improve driver safety e.g. slipping on spilt product whilst loading their vehicle.
Our “SAFELOAD GREEN” API works by capturing any excess diesel fuel lost at disconnect. Excess fuel runs down into the “designed-in” cup within the API casting and is emptied when it is connected to a parking nose. It’s a simple design and easy to maintain with little to go wrong and, like all Fort Vale products, is made to last.
It is, however, important that not only is the API coupler on the loading arm performing, but that the adaptor on the truck also meets the API1004 specification and does not retain additional product on its face at disconnect. This has led us to also introduce a Truck Adaptor Measurement Tool. We have designed this to check the truck adaptors meet the tolerances laid out in the API 1004 specification i.e. alignment of truck adaptor poppet and sealing face +/- 0.38mm. When used in combination the new API Green and Truck Adaptor tool we believe we can offer a safer solution for the industry.