The World Standard in Quality Flow Management Products and Service

You Have a Choice, Why Not Select The Best?

AOP offers a wide range of chokes for dependable Products are marketed worldwide by both domestic
precise flow control of product from oil & natural and international representatives. Many of these
gas wells. When you specify an AOP choke, you have representatives maintain local inventories for
selected the premier equipment offered in the immediate delivery. AOP offers production chokes,
industry. With our state of the art manufacturing API 6A and 6D gate valves, in addition to our
techniques, our chokes are produced to unparalleled threaded end, grooved end, socket weld, buttweld
craftsmanship to ensure superior performance. and API 6D flanged end ball valves and check valves.
All AOP chokes are manufactured and tested to strict Call AOP Industries, our field representatives or your
quality standards. AOP chokes are stocked by a local distributors today for more information on
network of authorized distributors to service the how AOP can provide solutions for your upstream
petroleum producing areas in the USA and Canada. wellhead and downstream production needs.

Standard Features On All BC, BCF, BFF, BWF and BHF Chokes

AOP threaded and flanged chokes are designed to meet or exceed today’s abrasive and corrosive applications.
All AOP chokes incorporate the following standard features:

• Adjustable and Positive option • Thumbscrew secures stem position at

any setting
• ANSI Class 150 through 600 and
API Class 2,000 through 10,000 • Lube fitting assures corrosion resistant
smooth stem operation
• Adjustable models easily adaptable to
positive configuration • Adjustable models available with 3/4”
maximum orifice or 1” maximum orifice,
• Forged or cast carbon steel body
both adjustable in 1/64” increments
• Heat treated, hardened steel stem and seat,
• 100% production testing
with optional SS/tungsten carbide trim
• Hammer lug models facilitate quick
• Interchangeable with Best™ &
disassembly - Lug is pressure relief vented
OCT™ profile chokes
for safe removal
• Series BHF interchangeable with
Cameron H2™ chokes

AOP Industries
2101 South Broadway
Moore, Oklahoma 73160
P.O. Box 6979
Moore, Oklahoma 73153-0979
Phone: 405-912-4446
Toll Free: 800-654-4493
Fax: 405-912-4440
E-Mail: sales@aopind.com
Web Address: www.aopind.com
 Series BC M-20 2” Threaded Series BC S-20 2” Threaded
2,000 psi CWP Adjustable Choke 2,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

11” 9 1/8”

Open 3/4” orifice 23 13/16”

Open 17 7/8” Open 1” orifice 24 5/32”
Closed 16 17/32”
Closed 22 1/2”

12 7/16”

9”

9”
5 11/16”

2 3/8”

2 3/8” 2 3/8”

Series BC 2” Threaded x Threaded

3,000 & 5,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

3/4” & 1” MAXIMUM ORIFICE AVAILABLE IN LOW ALLOY,

STAINLESS STEEL AND SS/TC TRIM 9 1/8”

Open 3/4” orifice 24 29/32”

Open 1” orifice 25 7/32”

Closed 23 19/32”

13 1/8”

9 1/16”

9 1/16”
2” NPT
2 11/16”

2” NPT
2 11/16”
 Series BCF 2” Threaded x Flanged
3,000 & 5,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

3/4” & 1” MAXIMUM ORIFICE AVAILABLE IN LOW ALLOY, 9 1/8”

STAINLESS STEEL AND SS/TC TRIM

Open 3/4” orifice 24 29/32”

Open 1” orifice 25 7/32”

Closed 23 19/32”

14 1/8”

9 1/4”

9 1/4”

7 1/2” 2” NPT

7 1/2” 2” NPT

Series BFF 2 1/16” Flanged x Flanged

API 2,000 & 5,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

3/4” & 1” MAXIMUM ORIFICE AVAILABLE IN LOW ALLOY, 9 1/8”

STAINLESS STEEL AND SS/TC TRIM

14 1/8” Open 3/4” orifice 26 5/32”

Open 1” orifice 26 7/16”

Closed 24 13/16”

9 3/8”

9 3/8”

7 1/2”

7 1/2”
Flanges conform to
appropriate class
specifications
 Series BWF 1 13/16” & 2 1/16” Flanged x Flanged
API 10,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

3/4” & 1” MAXIMUM ORIFICE AVAILABLE IN LOW ALLOY,

STAINLESS STEEL AND SS/TC TRIM 9 1/8”

Open 3/4” orifice 22 29/32”

Open 1” orifice 23 7/32”
16 9/32”
Closed 21 19/32”

9 3/8”

9 3/8”

7 1/2”

7 1/2”

Series BHF 3 1/8” - 7 1/16” Flanged x Flanged

API 2,000 through 10,000 psi CWP Adjustable & Positive Chokes

2” MAXIMUM ORIFICE AVAILABLE IN LOW ALLOY,

STAINLESS STEEL AND SS/TC TRIM
14”

Open 32 7/8”
Closed 29 7/8”
18 5/8”

11 3/8”

11 3/8”
8 7/8”

8 7/8”
CUSTOM DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE - CONSULT FACTORY
 Series BC/BFF Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Installation Disassembly
AOP chokes are shipped with indicator (12) loose. Install choke Loosen nut (16) and set screw (14). Then, remove handwheel
in system using proper size mating flanges or threaded end (15), indicator (12), thumbscrew (4) and thread lock protector
connections and appropriate gasket seal rings or thread sealant. (5). Loosen lug nut (11) with hammer blows (turn counter-
Rectangular indicator window may be relocated for more clockwise looking into handle-end of stem) and remove nut
convenient reading by loosening hammer lug nut (11) and and bonnet (2), stem (7) and packing (8) as an assembly.
rotating bonnet (2) as desired. CAUTION: Choke must be in To disassemble the stem from this assembly, screw the bonnet
position and internal system pressure MUST BE BLED TO 0 psi off the stem’s square end. When the threads become
prior to making this adjustment. Re-tighten hammer lug nut. disengaged, pull the stem and bonnet apart.
Turn handwheel (15) clockwise until choke is in closed position. Remove stem packing retainer from the bonnet and pry out
With choke closed, turn indicator (12) until CLSD is positioned the steel junk ring and packing rings with a screwdriver (be
directly above rectangular opening in the bonnet (2). Indicator careful not to damage stuffing box bore in bonnet). Finally,
set screw (14) will now be accessible through round window in remove seat (10) from the body using a common 3/4” orifice
side of bonnet. Tighten set screw. Indicator is now set. choke seat wrench.
Operation Clean and inspect bonnet seal (6) and all other components for
As the choke is opened, numbers will appear in the rectangular wear and corrosion. Discard and replace all questionable parts.
window, indicating the equivalent orifice setting of the choke, Re-Assembly
in 64th of an inch. Once the choke has been set at the desired Assemble the stem/bonnet/packing sub-assembly by placing
orifice size, thumbscrew (4) should be tightened to secure that the seal rings (lips toward point of stem) and the steel packing
setting. Flow may now be opened through the choke. Should junk ring on the stem.
further adjustment be necessary, simply loosen the thumbscrew, Note: 1” orifice chokes require that the packing and junk ring
turn the handwheel in the direction needed to correct the flow, be installed from the threaded end of the stem. Use of grease
then re-tighten thumbscrew. on the stem will facilitate moving these parts over the threads
Maintenance to there proper location, just behind the point of the stem.
Routine maintenance on AOP chokes consists of periodic Take care that the packing is installed with the junk ring
injection (once a month is adequate) of grease through the lube closest to the point of the stem followed by the seal rings.
fitting (3). In the event major service or rebuild is required, the Screw the bonnet and the stem together and seal the
stem (7), seat (10), stem packing & bonnet seal (6) may be packing/junk ring in the stuffing box, exposing the retainer
replaced without removing the choke body from the piping ring in groove. Reassemble other components in the reverse
system. order of assembly.
Caution: if the choke is to be disassembled while installed in a After assembly is complete, inject several pumps of grease
piping system, it must be isolated from the system pressure and through lube fitting and re-calibrate indicator per the
flow. With the choke at an open setting, internal pressure must installation and operation instructions.
be bled to 0 psi.
 Replacement Parts
AOP Industries manufactures a complete line of replacement parts for all of our chokes. Available replacement parts include:

Individual Parts

• Seats • Blanking Caps • Packing Assemblies

• Stems • Cage Nipples • Flow Beans
• Bonnets • Hammer lug Nuts • Bean Wrenches

Bonnet Assemblies Include: Adapter Kits Includes:

• Bonnet (For converting adjustable chokes to positive)

• Stem • Blanking Cap
• Indicator • Retainer
• Handwheel • Seal
• Seals & Fittings • Lug Nut
• Lug Nut (Optional) • Flow Bean (Optional)

Ceramic Lined Carbon Steel Flow Beans

Size Part Number Size Part Number

4/64” 16-00-0610 27/64” 16-00-0633
5/64” 16-00-0611 28/64” 16-00-0634
6/64” 16-00-0612 29/64” 16-00-0635
7/64” 16-00-0613 30/64” 16-00-0636
8/64” 16-00-0614 31/64” 16-00-0637
9/64” 16-00-0615 32/64” 16-00-0638
10/64” 16-00-0616 33/64” 16-00-0639
11/64” 16-00-0617
34/64” 16-00-0640
12/64” 16-00-0618
35/64” 16-00-0641
13/64” 16-00-0619
36/64” 16-00-0642
14/64” 16-00-0620
37/64” 16-00-0643
15/64” 16-00-0621
38/64” 16-00-0644
16/64” 16-00-0622
39/64” 16-00-0645
17/64” 16-00-0623
40/64” 16-00-0646
18/64” 16-00-0624
19/64” 16-00-0625 41/64” 16-00-0647
20/64” 16-00-0626 42/64” 16-00-0648
21/64” 16-00-0627 43/64” 16-00-0649
22/64” 16-00-0628 44/64” 16-00-0650
23/64” 16-00-0629 45/64” 16-00-0651
24/64” 16-00-0630 46/64” 16-00-0652
25/64” 16-00-0631 47/64” 16-00-0653
26/64” 16-00-0632 48/64” 16-00-0654
 AOP Industries
2101 South Broadway
Moore, Oklahoma 73160
P.O. Box 6979
Moore, Oklahoma 73153-0979
Phone: 405-912-4446
Toll Free: 800-654-4493
Fax: 405-912-4440
E-Mail: sales@aopind.com
Web Address: www.aopind.com