Dixon Aluminium API drop adaptor, 3"
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This Dixon API drop adaptor has a 100mm (4") API female connection that couples to a standard API valve, and a male Camlock outlet for the unloading hose. It is offered here in a 3" (80mm) outlet version (4530) and a 4" (100mm) outlet version (4540), both without a sight glass. Both is 22.5 degree drop adaptors with a cast aluminium body, bronze Camlock arms and stainless steel pin and finger rings, sealed with a Baylast O-ring.
Dixon also offers a maximum operating pressure of 75 PSI and a temperature range of -40 to 93°C for these models.
Where this product is used
- Connecting a road tanker's API valve to a 3" (80mm) or 4" (100mm) petroleum unloading hose
- Gravity unloading of gasoline and diesel, up to E100 and B100 biofuels
- Fitting directly to a standard API valve, which the adaptor is designed to couple to
Features
- 100mm (4") API female connection, 3" or 4" male Camlock outlet
- Cast aluminium body with bronze Camlock arms
- Stainless steel pin and finger rings
- Baylast O-ring seal
- Maximum operating pressure 75 PSI, -40 to 93°C
- Gasoline and diesel, up to E100 and B100 biofuels
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dixon |
| Description | API drop adaptor, 22.5 degree, without sight glass |
| Inlet connection | 100mm (4") API female |
| Outlet connection | Male Camlock, 3" (80mm) or 4" (100mm) |
| Body | Cast aluminium |
| Camlock arms | Bronze |
| Pin and finger rings | Stainless steel |
| Seal | Baylast O-ring |
| Maximum operating pressure | 75 PSI |
| Temperature range | -40 to 93°C |
| Fuel compatibility | Gasoline and diesel, up to E100 and B100 biofuels |
Choosing the right option
The size option is the outlet: 4530 gives a 3" (80mm) Camlock outlet and 4540 gives a 4" (100mm) outlet, and both have the 4" API inlet. Match the outlet to the Camlock fitting on your unloading hose. These versions have no sight glass.
Both part numbers have a 4" API inlet. The size option (3" or 4") is the outlet size.
Related Dixon products: Dixon API Dust Cap with Cam Arm - Aluminium, Baylast Seal, Dixon API Dust Cap with Quick Release Lever - Aluminium and Side Seal Drop Elbow with Adapter Inlet - Aluminum.
| Option | Part number | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 4530 | A0157341 |
| 4 in | 4540 | A0157342 |
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API Drop Adaptor - Aluminium: 3 in
SKU: A0157341 | Model: 4530
Dixon 4530: 4" API inlet to 3" (80mm) Camlock outlet, 22.5 degree aluminium drop adaptor, no sight glass. Seal: Baylast O-ring.

