American Car and Foundry (ACF)
ACF Pressure Differential Hopper Cars are a specialized covered hopper railcars designed to unload dry bulk materials using air pressure rather than gravity alone. Built by American Car and Foundry, these cars are commonly used to transport and discharge powders and pellets.
ACF Pressure Differential Car
Typical 4-Hopper Arrangement Replacement Parts
Common Replacements
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 4″ Pipe (In Feet) | P4A40 |
| 70 | 5″ Pipe (In Feet) | P5A40 |
| 72 | Gauge Box Assembly | PDGB2A |
| * | ½″ – 13″ x 4″ U Bolt W/Nuts | SP8465 |
| * | ½″ – 13″ x 5″ U Bolt W/Nuts | SP8466 |
* Parts not shown above
Pressure Gauge Replacements
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | 0-30psi Liquid Filled, Back Connection W/Flange | PD4LFGB |
| * | 0-30psi Dry, Back Connection | PD1010GB |
| * | 0-30psi Dry, Lower Connection | PD1010GL |
| * | 0-30psi Silicone Filled, Back Connection W/Flange | PD4LFGFB |
| * | 0-30psi Silicone Filled, LINE Back Connection | W1212L |
| * | 0-30psi Silicone Filled, TANK Back Connection | W1212T |
* Parts not shown above. Piping is aluminum; different materials available by request. Gaskets listed are white FDA; different gasket materials available if requested.
Outlet 1
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5″ Double Discharge Lateral | PD5ADD03 |
| 3 | 4½″ ID x 11½″ Long Hose | H45115R2 |
| 9 | Hopper Plate (Left) | PDHPL01 |
| 10 | Hopper Plate (Right) | PDHPR01 |
| 11 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “B” End | PD2AIB01 |
| 12 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “B” End | PD2AIB02 |
| 14 | Four Way Valve | AR6J599700 |
| 18 | 2 3/8″ ID x 15 3/8″ Long | H2381538R2 |
| 21 | 5″ Discharge Pipe | PD5ADP01 |
| 22 | 5″ Wafer Valve | WBV5A |
| 23 | 5″ Unloading Pipe Flange | PD5APF01 |
| 24 | 4″ Check Valve | CV4103 |
| 25 | 4″ Wafer Valve | WBV4A |
| 26 | 4″ Flanged Elbow | PD4AFE02 |
| 27 | 4″ Air Pipe Flange | PD4APF01 |
| 28 | 5 9/16″ ID x 8″ Long Hose | H59168R2 |
| 29 | 4″ Flanged Elbow “B” End | PD4AFEB02 |
| * | Aerator Pad | PD3AP3C23 |
| * | Pipe Clamp Hanger | AR2J686000 |
* Parts not shown above
All photos are courtesy of Economy Coating Systems, Inc.™ — Camanche, IA
Outlet 2 & 3
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5″ Unloading Cross | PD5ACR01 |
| 2 | 5″ Discharge Lateral | PD5ADD03 |
| 3 | 4½″ ID x 11½″ Long | H45115R2 |
| 4 | 4″ Air Inlet Tee | PD4ABT01 |
| 6 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “A” End | PD2AIA01 |
| 7 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “A” End | PD2AIA02 |
| 8 | 5″ Kammed Flange | PD5AKF01 |
| 9 | Hopper Plate (Left) | PDHPL01 |
| 10 | Hopper Plate (Right) | PDHPR01 |
| 11 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “B” End | PD2AIB01 |
| 12 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “B” End | PD2AIB02 |
| 13 | 5″ Kammed Flange | PD5AKF02 |
| 14 | Four Way Valve | AR6J599700 |
| 16 | Gasket | PD5FG02 |
| 17 | 4″ Air Manifold | PD4AIM03 |
| 18 | 2 3/8″ ID x 15 3/8″ Long | H2381538R2 |
| 20 | 5″ Dust Cap Assembly | PD5ADCA |
| 21 | 5″ Discharge Pipe | PD5ADP01 |
| 22 | 5″ Wafer Valve | WBV5A |
| 23 | 5″ Unloading Pipe Flange | PD5APF01 |
| 28 | 5 9/16″ ID x 8″ Long Hose | H59168R2 |
| 30 | 14.7 psi Safety Relief | PDPRV1 |
| 31 | Air Manifold | PD4AIM02 |
| 32 | 4″ Air Manifold | PD4AIM01 |
| 33 | 4″ 45° Elbow | 4A45SCH40ELB |
| 34 | 4″ Kammed Adapter | PDK4AWA |
| 35 | 4″ Aluminum Dust Cap Assembly | PD4ADC2A |
All photos are courtesy of Economy Coating Systems, Inc.™ — Camanche, IA
Outlet 4
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5″ Double Discharge | PD5ADD03 |
| 3 | 5″ Discharge Lateral w/ Reducer | H45115R2 |
| 5 | 4″ Flanged Elbow “A” End | PD4AFEA02 |
| 6 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “A” End | PD2AIA01 |
| 7 | 2″ Air Line Pipe “A” End | PD2AIA02 |
| 9 | Hopper Plate (Left) | PDHPL01 |
| 10 | Hopper Plate (Right) | PDHPR01 |
| 13 | 5″ Kammed Flange | PD5AKF02 |
| 14 | Four Way Valve | AR6J599700 |
| 20 | 5″ Dust Cap Assembly | PD5ADCA |
| 24 | 4″ Check Valve | CV4103 |
| 25 | 4″ Wafer Flange | WBV4A |
| 26 | 4″ Flanged Elbow | PD4AFE02 |
| 27 | 4″ Air Pipe Flange | PD4APF01 |
| 28 | 5 9/16″ ID x 8″ Long Hose | H59168R2 |
| * | 5″ Hose Clamp | HCP0427698 |
| * | 4″ Hose Clamp | HCP0427696 |
| * | 2″ Hose Clamp | HCP0427692 |
* Parts not shown above
All photos are courtesy of Economy Coating Systems, Inc.™ — Camanche, IA
Car Roof
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 17 psi Pressure Relief Valve | PDPRV2 |
| 50 | Plastic Safety Vent Housing (Female) | PDSVF550FA |
| 50A | Plastic Safety Vent Housing (Male) | PDSVF550MA |
| 51 | Blind Flange Assembly | PD3SPBF02A |
| 52 | 3″ Air Inlet Cap | PD3AIC |
| 53 | 20″ Stainless Ring | PD20HCRS |
| 54 | Nozzle Gasket | TTNG20FDA |
| 55 | 20″ Aluminum Cover Assembly | PD20HC1008A |
| 56 | Cam Lever Assembly | CLCZKA |
| 57 | 14.7 psi Pressure Relief Valve | PDPRV1 |
| 58 | 17.5 – 22 psi Rupture Disk | RD22PDST |
| 59 | 1.5″ Vacuum Relief Valve | VVP15S4102A |
| 71 | 20″ Aluminum Cover Gasket | PD20HCG08 |
| 75 | Cam Lever Assembly – OEM Replacement | KS1824 |
| 81 | Safety Catch | CLSFCZK |
| * | Cover Wearplate | A16168 |
* Parts not shown above
Cam Lever Assembly Components
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Latch Pin | CLLPCZK |
| 61 | ½″ x 2-¼″ Clevis Pin | CLP12225CZ |
| 62 | Clamp Stud | CLCSCZK |
| 63 | ½″ Pal Nut | RFPN |
| 64 | ½″ x 2-3/4″ Clevis Pin | CLP12275CZ |
| 65 | 1/8″ x 3/4″ Cotter Pin | RF16271 |
| 66 | Cam Lever Latch | CLCZ |
| 67 | ½″ Jam Nut | JN12 |
| 68 | ½″ Flat Washer | A20W |
Photo courtesy of The Andersons — Maumee, OH
www.andersonsinc.com
Standpipe
| Number | Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 3″ Butterfly Valve * | UBV3CACF |
| 76 | 3″ Butterfly Valve ** | WBV3A |
| 77 | 3″ Butterfly Valve Handle | WBV3CH |
| 78 | 3″ 90° Flange | PD3A90F03 |
| 79 | Valve Handle Extension Assembly | WBV3CSH03A |
* For OEM Replacement Valves
** For Use in Salco Valve Handle Extension Assembly
