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Couplings

Flyte Couplings

IFC Flyte Couplings are used for the refuelling of trains in rail service depots.

The fuelling adaptor assembly of the IFC Flyte Coupling consists of an easy to replace inner cartridge fitted into a high impact steel body, as well as a corrosion-resistant coating for durability and an outer fuel resistant bumper to help protect train bodywork. The forged steel “driving wheel” style handle makes for easy operator control and the screw type dry disconnect valve ensures safe, as well as spill free connection to rail car tanks. In addition, the inner cartridge design makes servicing and replacement easy and quick. Designed to fit onto a standard 1-1/2” BSP threaded fuel hose, so the dry disconnect type coupling features a 1/2” BSP threaded inlet.

Flyte Couplings
Flyte Tank Units

The IFC Flyte tank valve, installed on the train fuel tank, serves as the mating tank part to our Flyte coupling. This mating part is also a dry disconnect type unit and provides spill free filling of standard UK train fuel tanks. We manufacture it from brass for durability. This valve, equipped with Viton seals and an aluminum poppet, is designed to open only when the mating coupling is screwed onto it. Suitable for all fuels, including biodiesel.

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Flyte Couplings

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The key details

Below you will find all the key details for our range of Flyte Couplings. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, then please just get in touch.  Because, we are always happy to help and answer any queries you may have.

Benefits

  • Easy connection with a standard spanner on inner cartridge
  • Simple fitting, therefore no special tools are required
  • Universal replacement to all existing brands of rail refuelling coupling
  • Fuel resistant seals, as well as body and outer bumper
  • Durable body manufactured from high impact steel with long life coating

Flow Rates and Connections

Flow rates from 50—650 litres per minute therefore providing optimum fuelling times

  • Screw connect dry break valve allows safe, as well as easy connection to fuel tanks
  • 1 1/2” bspf inlet compatible with most commonly used train refuelling hoses
  • Viton seals provide full resistance to all existing, as well as new fuel blends

Construction

  • High impact steel body for durability and strength
  • Corrosion resistant coating for long working life
  • Durable forged steel handle give excellent levels of operator control

Installation and Usage

  • Unique design allows for fast and easy installation
  • Interchangeable with all existing rail couplers
  • Easy replacement cartridge, quick servicing and short down time

Usage

  • Diesel
  • B100

Relevant industries

Suitable for the following sectors

Railway
Depots

Case Study
The Flyte Couplings in action

Bucharest based company TVM provides services for the loading and unloading of rail car based goods in Romania. They wanted to provide a system to safely transfer fuel and oil from one type/size of rail tanker to another (transhipping) at a new railway border station in Lasi, Romania.