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Overfill
Products
Overfill Products
Fuel Tanker Overfill Detection
FloTech™ Overfill Detection Products
Product instruction sheets and technical data can be viewed on our website at
dixonvalve.comBiofuel Compatible, see fuel compatibility chart on page 4 for more information.
Application:
The overfill detection system used on petroleum cargo tanks typically consists of a sensor mounted
in each tank compartment, an onboard monitor located near the bottom loading valves and an
API compatible socket. The overfill system is intended to detect a pending overfill condition inside
the cargo tank compartment and signal the loading rack to close the fuel supply control valve, to
prevent a spill of product. These systems are required by law as part of the bottom loading system
and considered a secondary emergency shut off device. The overfill system is typically triggered
when the primary metering system fails to load the cargo tank compartment with the correct volume
of product.
Standards:
Manufactured to American Petroleum Institute standard API RP-1004, which allows for drop in
interchange ability with other brands.
Materials:
Dependent upon the component, see each product section for materials.
Features & Benefits:
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Knowledge and experienced design: Dixon™ electronic staff are seasoned veterans when
it comes to overfill systems. Our employees have years of experience in electronics,
manufacturing and most important, with in-the-field trouble shooting of overfill terminal and tanker
installations. That is why we have focused on easy, drop-in replacement features with improved
probe life, and why we have included heavy duty hardware made from premium, corrosion
resistant materials.
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Trouble free probes and sensors: FloTech™ brand probes/sensors do not use epoxy bonded
prisms as a means to seal the prism. Therefore, they are not subject to malfunction due to epoxy/
prism interface separation. FloTech™ brand probes/sensors incorporate a double elastomer
design whichseals and secures the sensitive optic prism tip. The elastomer seals are flexible
allowing thermal expansion and resistance to steam cleaning and petroleum chemical attack.
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"Best in Class" technical support: Our goal is to provide the most reliable overfill components
and system available on the market today. Over the years the FloTech™ brand has earned a
reputation for reliable overfill components compatible with other common systems. Don’t take our
word on this; ask one of our many customers!
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Easy Installation: FloTech™ brand items are shipped with easy to follow installation instructions
and manuals (also available online at
dixonvalve.comunder the Resources menu, select
Petroleum and Dry bulk products). If you need a little extra help call our North American toll free
technical service hot line at 877.582.3569 (or from other parts of the world, dial 001-513-874-
8499). In fact, call us with any overfill system questions (regardless of the brand) and we will
work with you to help solve the problem. FloTech™ brand components are manufactured to be
installed easily, even on other systems. We designed them to be drop-in compatible with API
systems being used around the world.
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Products in stock, delivered on time: FloTech™ brand products are stocked at Dixon™ locations
throughout the world. Most orders can be processed and delivered within 24 hours. We know that
downtime costs you money so we do everything we can to ensure you receive your parts when
you need them.
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A great product with an unparalleled warranty: FloTech™ brand products are covered by a five
year limited warranty. The warranty is part of the total system that makes FloTech™ overfill
detection the best choice for you operation. See limited warranty on page 169 for details.
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Biofuel compatible: up to E100 (100% Ethanol) and B100 (100% Bio Diesel). For detailed fuel
compatibility, please refer to the chart shown on page 4.
Probe Tube
Prism Carrier
Elastomer Seals
Prism
Customer Support
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