FLEXZORBER Rubber Connectors and Expansion …

1 FLEXZORBER Rubber Connectors and Expansion Joints by Features and Benefits FLEXZORBER NNS Single Sphere Flanged FLEXZORBER Maxi-Flex HPV. The FLEXZORBER styles NNS, NND, FLEXZORBER NNS Single Sphere Nylon reinforcing NNS NNS Metric Flex-Hose Co.'s MAXI-FLEX. and NNDFU Expansion joints are PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY wide-arch molded Rubber Flex-Hose Co.'s cost-effective Neoprene cover LENGTH (PSI) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. LENGTH (kPa) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. Expansion joint provides solutions to reducing pipeline (IN) (IN) 170 F 220 F (in Hg.) (IN) (IN) (IN) (Deg) (LBS) (mm) (mm) 77 C 104 C (mm Hg.) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Deg) (kg). greater motion capability stress. 6 225 150 26 1.

2 2 3. 8 1. 2 15 7 40 150 1550 1030 660 15 than conventional spool type 6 225 150 26 1. 2 3. 8 1. 2 15 9 50 150 1550 1030 660 15 Rubber Expansion joints. FLEXZORBER Expansion joints are Spring steel bead wire 1 3 1. precision molded under high 6 225 150 26 2 8 2 15 13 65 150 1550 1030 660 15 The Maxi-Flex chlorobutyl pressure to ensure joint integrity. Neoprene tube 6 225 150 26 1. 2 3. 8 1. 2 15 14 80 150 1550 1030 660 15 construction, combined with FLEXZORBER 's spherical arch design 5 3 1 high strength fabric reinforce- 6 225 150 26 8 8 2 15 18 100 150 1550 1030 660 15 is ideal for solving motion prob- ment, provides working pres- 5 3 1. lems in a piping system because 6 225 150 26 8 8 2 15 23 125 150 1550 1030 660 15 sures up to 200 PSI and service the forces to deflect or move the 6 225 150 26 5.

3 8 3. 8 1. 2 15 27 150 150 1550 1030 660 15 temperatures up to 250 F. joint are inherently low since the 150 lb. 5 3 1. Plate steel 6 225 150 26 8 8 2 15 38 200 150 1550 1030 660 15 shape allows pressure to be flange 8 225 150 26 3. 4 1. 2 3. 4 15 56 250 200 1550 1030 660 19 19 15 The integral Rubber flanges utilize metal retaining rings to Control Units . exerted uniformly in all directions. Neoprene molded 8 225 150 26 3. 4 1. 2 3. 4 15 83 300 200 1550 1030 660 19 19 15 NOTE: assure uniform sealing against Control units consist of two or more tie rods The ease of movement ex- spherical arch Sizes available up to 72 mating flanges. connecting mating flanges.. 3 1 3. 8 125 105 26 4 2 4 15 115 350 200 860 720 660 19 19 15 hibited by FLEXZORBER joints Face to Face 3 1 3.

4 Control units prevent damage due to excessive provides an excellent choice 8 125 105 26 4 2 4 15 165 400 200 860 720 660 19 19 15 movement.. 3 1 3 MOVEMENT CAPABILITY. for use with plastic piping sys- 8 125 105 26 4 2 4 15 168 450 200 860 720 660 19 19 15 AXIAL PARALLEL ANGULAR Units are not designed as a replacement for tems. The molded spherical FLEXZORBER NND Double Sphere 8 125 105 26 3. 4 1. 2 3. 4 15 170 500 200 860 720 660 19 19 15 LENGTH PRESSURE VACUUM COMPRESSION EXTENSION OFFSET DEFLECTION. proper pipeline anchoring.. (IN) (IN) (PSI) (IN HG) (IN) (IN) (IN) (Deg). flowing arch is referred to as self- 200 26 5. 8 1. 4 1. 4 15 Additional protection against over-compression cleaning and is thus suited for Nylon 200 26 3. 1 4 3. 4 3. 4 30 may be controlled by installation of pipe sleeves slurries or applications with reinforcing Neoprene cover FLEXZORBER NND Double Sphere Flanged 13 4 3.

5 4 3. 4. over tie rods.. 200 26 30 . potential sediment build up or 200 26 13 4 3. 4 3. 4 30 Each control unit end plate is triangular with turbulence. The nylon tire cord Spring NND NND Metric three-hole drilling. Two holes bolt the plate reinforcement is bonded within steel 200 26 13 4 3. 4 3. 4 25 . PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY. securely to flange. The final hole accommo- the elastomer to avoid exposure bead LENGTH (PSI) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. LENGTH (kPa) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. 200 26 13 4 3. 4 3. 4 25 dates the plate connection to the tie rod.. to atmosphere or media. The Neoprene tube wire (IN) (IN) 170 F 220 F (in Hg.) (IN) (IN) (IN) (Deg) (LBS) (mm) (mm) 77 C 104 C (mm Hg.)

6 (mm) (mm) (mm) (Deg) (kg) 200 26 13 4 3. 4 1 20 . Rubber washers between the plate, rod head, elastomeric cover being 7 225 150 26 1 3. 4 1 30 9 50 175 1550 1030 660 25 19 25 30 190 26 13 4 3. 4 1 20 . and rod nuts substantially reduces noise and neporene provides excellent 150 lb. 3 190 26 13 4 3. 4 1 15 vibration. 7 225 150 26 1 4 1 30 13 65 175 1550 1030 660 25 19 25 30 . resistance to oils, sunlight, Plate 190 26 13 4 3. 4 1 15 . ozone, and heat aging. steel 7 225 150 26 1 3. 4 1 30 15 80 175 1550 1030 660 25 19 25 30 7. Flex-Hose Co. recommends the use of control 130 26 2 8 11 8 12 units in all Rubber Expansion joint applications. FLEXZORBER spherical connec- flange 9 225 150 26 1 1. 4 1 1 1. 4 30 20 100 230 1550 1030 660 25 30 7. 110 26 2 8 11 8 12.

7 Tors are manufactured with a 1 1 Consult factory for materials such as Neoprene 9 225 150 26 1 4 1 1 4 30 26 125 230 1550 1030 660 25 30 110 26 2 7. 8 11 8 9 Viton, Hypalon, EPDM, Buna-N, etc. and neoprene tube which provides molded 9 225 150 26 11 4 1 11 4 30 29 150 230 1550 1030 660 25 30 110 26 2 7. 8 11 8 9 for larger sizes or higher working pressures. resistance to a wide variety of spherical arch 1 3. media including glycol applica- 13 225 150 26 1 2 1 1 8 30 45 200 330 1550 1030 660 38 25 38 30 tions. Face to Face 1 3. 13 225 150 26 1 2 1 1 8 30 63 250 330 1550 1030 660 38 25 38 30 1 3. 13 225 150 26 1 2 1 1 8 30 95 300 330 1550 1030 660 38 25 38 30 FLEXZORBER spherical Expansion FLEXZORBER MOVEMENTS. joints have ANSI class 150 lb. FLEXZORBER NNDFU Flex-Hose Co.

8 's FLEXZORBER Rubber Connectors and Expansion joints are capable of steel floating flanges or female unions that are zinc-coated for Neoprene cover Nylon reinforcing FLEXZORBER NNDFU Double Sphere Union handling the following movements: corrosion protection and also allows simple installation. The NNDFU NNDFU Metric neoprene flange face eliminates PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY PRESSURE VAC MOVEMENT CAPABILITY. LENGTH (PSI) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. LENGTH (kPa) RATING COMPRESSION EXTENSION PARALLEL ANGULAR WT. the need for a gasket. (IN) (IN) 170 F 220 F (in Hg.) (IN) (IN) (IN) (Deg) (LBS) (mm) (mm) 77 C 104 C (mm Hg.) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Deg) (kg). EMENT WAR 3 7 1 7. AC RA Neoprene 4 8 150 150 16 8 4 8 45 2 20 200 1030 1030 400 22 6 22 45.

9 91. PL. X- H O SE. N. E tube 7 1 7. 8 150 150 16 8 4 8 45 3 25 200 1030 1030 400 22 6 22 45 R. TY. E. LL. Neoprene FU. FL. 7 1 7. molded 8 150 150 16 8 4 8 45 3 30 200 1030 1030 400 22 6 22 45 Galvanized spherical arch 8 150 150 16 7. 8 1. 4 7. 8 45 4 40 200 1030 1030 400 22 6 22 45 female union Axial Axial Parallel Angular Vibration DS. 8 150 150 16 7. 8 1. 4 7. 8 45 6 50 200 1030 1030 400 22 6 22 45 Compression Extension Offset Deflection TY. W. AR. ARRAN. EX. D. C. N. E A. ED. S I ST. N D U S T RY. Design Variations Tapered Multiple Arch Flex-Hose Co.'s Tapered Expansion joints can be Standard joint with designed to connect piping of unequal diameters. two or three arches. Recommended for greater movement where face-to-face dimensions are not limited.

10 CONCENTRIC REDUCERS. ECCENTRIC REDUCERS. Flexible Rubber Pipe Metal Retaining Rings Replaces steel or cast iron pipe in straight runs or speci- Retaining rings must be used with all Rubber flange fied bends in working pressures up to 250 psi. Rubber applications. Retaining rings are installed on the back pipe is used to control vibration and reduce noise from side of the Expansion joint Rubber flange and are pumps, compressors, etc. Also available in slip-on ends utilized to distribute bolt pressure evenly. Standard for low pressures. material is ASTM A-36 carbon steel, 3/8 thick. Alternate materials are available upon request. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES. ANCHOR. ANCHOR. Typical Piping Layout Typical Piping Layout Utilizing Expansion Showing The Use Of Joints When Control Units With The Equipment And Expansion Joints Piping Are Properly When Proper System Anchored.