EXPANSION JOINT

EXPANSION
JOINT
Expansion Joint & Flexible Joint Design & Manufacture
No-Leak Type Non-Metallic Expansion Joint
Rubber Joint
Teflon Joint
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CONTENTS
04 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF EXPANSION JOINT

05 FREE TYPE EXPANSION JOINT

06 EXTERNALLY PRESSURIZED EXPANSION JOINT

07 HINGED EXPANSION JOINT

08 GIMBAL EXPANSION JOINT

09 UNIVERSAL EXPANSION JOINT

10 PRESSURE BALANCED EXPANSION JOINTS

11 CONTROL RING TYPE EXPANSION JOINT

12 RECTANGULAR TYPE EXPANSION JOINT

13 WELDED TYPE OF GENERAL EXPANSION JOINT

14 FLANGED TYPE OF GENERAL EXPANSION JOINT

15 SOKET - BRAZING TYPE

16 TIED PUMP CONNECTOR (TPC)

17 FLEXIBLE HOSE PUMP CONNECTOR (FPC)

18 FUNCTION OF FABRIC EXPANSION JOINT COMPONENT

19 STRUCTURE OF FABRIC BELLOWS (BELLOWS LAYERS)

20 STRUCTURE OF FABRIC BELLOWS (INSULATION LAYERS)

21 FABRIC EXPANSION JOINT-GEOMETRIES

23 NO LEAK TYPE-NON METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT

24 THE KIND OF FABRIC

25 RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT

28 TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT H-type

29 TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT P-type

30 TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT “RF” “VF”

31 Application Engineering : Single Bellows Assembly

32 Application Engineering : Tied Single Assembly / Tied Universal Assembly

33 Application Engineering : Hinged bellows Assembly

34 Application Engineering : Hinged bellows Assembly / Gimbal bellows Assembly.

35 Application Engineering : Pressure Balanced Elbow Assembly

36 Application Engineering : In-Line Pressure Balanced Assembly

Externally Pressurized Pressure Balanced Assembly

37 SPECIAL NOTE OF EXPANSION JOINT

39 EXPANSION JOINT SPECIFICATION SHEET

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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF EXPANSION JOINT

1. Bellows
After piping high-class stainless plate, it is manufactured
by The hydraulic forming or roll forming processing It is
disposed of by heat or acid to remove residual stress of
welded end and working stress when shaping.

2. End pipe
It is Generally made in same size with pipe-line to connect
End fitting both part of bellows.

3. Control-ring
It is equalizing or reinforcing rings installed at round part
of bellows. It reinforces intensity of bellows and make
every part of bellows elastic.

4. Internal sleeve
Installed inside of bellows , it isolate the fluid from
bellows. So it prevents the loss of pressure erasion and
wear bellows.

5. Flange
It is selected among KS(JIS), ANSI. DIN ,etc as you request.

6. Tie rods
When deflection , it guides exansion of Expansion joint’s
connection and supports tare.

7. Set bolts
It is necessary to keep overall length of product and to be
removed after installation.

■■ The Main Quality of Fluid Temperature

Temperature(℃)
-200 ~ -20 -20~350 350~450 450~600
Part name

STS321
STS316
Bellows STS304 STS304 INCONEL
STS321
INCOLOY

STS304
SPP
End Pipe STS304 SB42 STS321
SS400
Cr-Mo Steel

FC20 STS321
Control ring STS304 SB42
SS400 Cr-Mo Steel

SS400 SF45 STS321

Flange STS304
S45C S45C Cr-Mo Steel

The-rods STS304 S25C SCM3 STS304

Set-bolts STS400 SS400 SS400 SS400

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FREE TYPE EXPANSION JOINT

It’s designed that end pipe and flange are welded at the both edge of bellows. And it is mainly used for expansion of
low pressure pipe and absorbing vibration.

Application : For absorption of extension/compression low-pressure piping, exhaust piping , ducts, flues, etc, and for
vibration absorption of suction and exhaust pipes of engines and blowers, and at the inlet and outlet of pumps, etc.

Pressure : 0.1 MPa to 0.3 MPa

Diameter Width QxW Bellows Length Axial Laternal Angular Spinning Rate Effective Effective
No. (mm) (mm) No. (mm) Mov. Defl. Rotation kx ky Diameter Section Area
50A 0.4 10x12 10 240 12 5.5 20.2 5 20.2 20.2 20.2
65A 0.4 10x12 10 250 12 16.5 16.5 6 16.5 16.5 16.5
6 250 12 3.9 14.1 5 14.1 14.1 14.1
80A 0.4 10x16
12 340 25 15.8 28.1 3 28.1 28.1 28.1
6 250 12 3.3 11.8 6 11.8 11.8 11.8
100A 0.4 23x24
12 360 25 13.0 23.6 3 23.6 23.6 23.6
5 300 12 3.1 10.8 9 10.8 10.8 10.8
125A 0.8 20x26
10 440 25 12.5 22.3 5 22.3 22.3 22.3
5 300 15 4.0 9.9 16.9 9.9 9.9 9.9
150A 0.8 35x35
10 440 30 15.9 19.9 8.5 19.9 19.9 19.9
4 300 16 2.6 7.6 14.0 7.6 7.6 7.6
200A 1.0 45x38
8 440 32 10.7 15.3 7.0 15.3 15.3 15.3
4 300 18 2.9 7.1 25.2 7.1 7.1 7.1
250A 1.0 45x42
7 440 32 8.8 12.4 14.4 12.4 12.4 12.4
3 300 18 2.3 6.0 27.4 6.0 6.0 6.0
300A 1.0 50x50 5 440 30 6.5 9.9 16.4 9.9 9.9 9.9
7 524 42 12.4 13.9 11.7 13.9 13.9 13.9
3 300 23 2.9 6.6 18.8 6.6 6.6 6.6
350A 1.0 50x50 5 440 37 8.0 11.1 11.3 11.1 11.1 11.1
6 524 45 11.6 13.3 9.4 13.3 13.3 13.3
3 300 23 2.6 9.8 21.3 9.8 9.8 9.8
400A 1.0 50x50 5 475 37 7.1 11.8 12.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
6 545 45 10.3 5.1 10.6 5.1 5.1 5.1
3 300 23 2.2 8.4 24.8 8.4 8.4 8.4
450A 1.0 50x50 5 475 37 6.1 10.1 14.9 10.1 10.1 10.1
6 545 45 8.8 4.8 12.4 4.8 4.8 4.8
3 300 23 2.1 8.0 26.1 8.0 8.0 8.0
500A 1.2 50x50 5 475 37 5.8 9.6 15.6 9.6 9.6 9.6
6 545 45 8.4 2.8 13.0 2.8 2.8 2.8
3 300 16 1.0 7.0 48.2 7.0 7.0 7.0
600A 1.2 60x60 5 475 40 6.0 8.3 19.3 8.3 8.3 8.3
6 545 49 8.7 2.4 16.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
3 300 16 0.8 2.0 55.6 2.0 2.0 2.0
700A 1.5 60x60 5 475 40 5.2 7.2 22.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
6 545 48 7.5 3.2 18.5 3.2 3.2 3.2
3 400 24 1.6 5.3 82.0 5.3 5.3 5.3
800A 1.5 60x60 5 580 40 4.5 7.4 49.2 7.4 7.4 7.4
6 600 48 6.6 2.9 41.0 2.9 2.9 2.9

Q = Bellows Pitch W = Bellows Height

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EXTERNALLY PRESSURIZED EXPANSION JOINT

Externally pressurized type expansion joint is advanced product as a result of research activities about the
transmission part of high pressure steam and high temperature water. It is more excellent than more economical than
Internally Pressurized expansion joint and widely used in an advanced country. Especially, It is evaluated as a suitable
product for construction gas fired combined cycle power plant.

Application : steam, hot water, warm water, and other pipelines.

Pressure : 0.2 MPa to 1.5 MPa

Single type.

Axial Spring Effective Effective

Diameter Outside Bellows No of Overall
Mov. Rate(kx) Diameter Section Area
No. Diameter. W x Q x T (mm) Convolution Length(mm)
(mm) (N/mm> (mm) (mm)

50A 140 18x16x0.8 -2ply 25 800(825) 25(-50) 105.0 84.0 55.4

65A 166 18x16x0.8 -2ply 25 800(825) 25(-50) 122.6 97.8 75.1

80A 166 18x16x0.8 -2ply 19 800(825) 25(-50) 148.1 118.0 109.3

100A 217 22x20x1.0 -2ply 19 800(825) 25(-50) 262.0 148.5 173.1

125A 268 30x22x1.0 -3ply 16 800(835) 35(-70) 230.6 180.0 254.3

150A 319 30x22x1.0 -3ply 16 800(835) 35(-70) 294.2 229.5 413.5

200A 356 30x22x1.0 -3ply 16 800(835) 35(-70) 357.0 278.0 606.7

250A 407 30x22x1.0 -3ply 16 800(835) 35(-70) 421.8 328.5 847.1

300A 458 35x24x1.2 -3ply 13 800(830) 30(-60) 718.0 387.0 1175.7

350A 508 35x24x1.2 -3ply 13 800(830) 30(-60) 811.0 437.8 1504.6

400A 559 35x24x1.2 -3ply 13 800(830) 30(-60) 867.0 467.4 1714.9

Q = Bellows Pitch W = Bellows Height

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HINGED EXPANSION JOINT

These expansion joints contain hinges or pivots which cause the unit to bend in a single plane. Normally these units
are prevented by their design from deflecting axially, either in extension or compression. Their hinge mechanisms are
usually designed to accept the full pressure thrust. Also, because of the hinge mechanism’s design, shear loads, such
as from the weight of adjacent piping, can be accepted by this expansion joint, relieving the piping designer of having
to provide additional supports and anchors required by the Single type.

Application : Steam, cold water, hot water, and other pipelines.

Pressure : 0.2 MPa to 0.8 MPa

Single type Double Type Maximum Lateral Deflection

Diameter Outside No. of
No. Dia.(mm) Convol. Angular Length(mm) Length Length Length Length Length Length
Rotation Weight(kg) 1000mm 1500mm 2000mm 2500mm 3000mm 4000mm
264 Deflection(mm) 109 184 258 332 407 556
50A 150 4 8.53
20 Weight(kg) 38 41 44 47 50 56
272 Deflection(mm) 91 154 217 280 343 469
65A 170 4 9.01
25 Weight(kg) 47 51 56 60 65 74
272 Deflection(mm) 83 140 198 255 313 428
80A 210 4 8.03
29 Weight(kg) 55 61 67 73 79 91
328 Deflection(mm) 68 119 170 221 273 375
100A 220 4 7.01
40 Weight(kg) 73 80 88 96 104 120
328 Deflection(mm) 57 100 142 185 228 313
125A 270 4 5.66
47 Weight(kg) 85 94 103 112 121 139
432 Deflection(mm) 82 154 226 298 370 514
150A 310 4 9.64
68 Weight(kg) 122 136 151 166 180 210
462 Deflection(mm) 60 117 173 230 286 399
200A 360 4 7.28
89 Weight(kg) 154 176 199 221 244 289
540 Deflection(mm) 53 111 173 228 286 402
250A 410 5 7.34
120 Weight(kg) 194 225 257 288 320 383
590 Deflection(mm) 40 89 138 188 237 335
300A 460 5 6.11
166 Weight(kg) 258 299 341 382 424 507
618 Deflection(mm) 46 107 168 228 290 411
350A 510 6 7.65
208 Weight(kg) 314 364 414 464 514 614
618 Deflection(mm) 41 95 149 202 256 363
400A 570 6 6.68
261 Weight(kg) 394 459 524 589 654 784
618 Deflection(mm) 36 84 132 180 228 324
450A 630 6 5.91
295 Weight(kg) 446 521 596 671 746 896
618 Deflection(mm)` 35 75 118 161 204 290
500A 700 6 5.24
345 Weight(kg) 517 582 647 712 777 907

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GIMBAL EXPANSION JOINT
The gimbals expansion joint is basically the same as the hinge type, except that instead of being limited to deflection
in only one plane, it can accept bending or angulation in any plane. It contains two sets of hinge pins or pivots, the
axis of each set perpendicular to the other. Each set of pins is connected to each other with a central gimbals ring, in
much the same way that a universal joint on an automobile works.
This unit provides the same type of restraint and resistance to axial forces, such as the pressure thrust, and to shear
forces as the hinge type.

Application : Steam, cold water, hot water, and other pipelines.

Pressure : 0.2 MPa to 0.8 MPa

Single type Double Type Maximum Lateral Deflection

Diameter Outside No. of
No. Dia.(mm) Convol. Angular Length(mm) Length Length Length Length Length Length
Rotation Weight(kg) 1000mm 1500mm 2000mm 2500mm 3000mm 4000mm
264 Deflection(mm) 77 130 182 234 287 393
50A 150 4 8.6
23 Weight(kg) 43 46 49 52 55 61
272 Deflection(mm) 64 108 153 197 242 331
65A 180 4 9.0
28 Weight(kg) 53 58 62 67 71 80
272 Deflection(mm) 58 98 139 180 221 302
80A 220 4 8.0
33 Weight(kg) 63 69 75 81 87 99
328 Deflection(mm) 48 84 120 156 193 265
100A 240 4 7.0
48 Weight(kg) 88 96 104 111 119 135
328 Deflection(mm) 40 70 100 130 161 221
125A 285 4 5.7
56 Weight(kg) 104 113 122 131 140 158
432 Deflection(mm) 57 108 159 210 261 363
150A 325 4 9.6
82 Weight(kg) 150 164 189 194 209 238
462 Deflection(mm) 42 82 122 162 202 283
200A 375 4 7.2
107 Weight(kg) 190 212 215 257 280 325
540 Deflection(mm) 37 78 120 161 202 284
250A 430 5 7.3
140 Weight(kg) 234 266 297 329 360 423
590 Deflection(mm) 28 62 97 132 167 235
300A 480 5 6.1
193 Weight(kg) 311 352 394 435 477 605
618 Deflection(mm) 32 75 118 161 205 290
350A 520 6 7.7
237 Weight(kg) 372 422 472 522 572 672
618 Deflection(mm) 28 67 105 142 180 256
400A 590 6 6.7
302 Weight(kg) 471 541 606 671 736 866
618 Deflection(mm) 25 59 93 127 161 229
450A 660 6 5.9
341 Weight(kg) 538 613 688 763 838 988
618 Deflection(mm)` 22 53 83 113 144 205
500A 730 6 5.2
406 Weight(kg) 640 705 770 835 900 1030

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UNIVERSAL EXPANSION JOINT
Universal expansion joint assemblies consist of two bellows connected by a center spool piece wth flange or pipe
ends. The universal arrangement allows greater axial, lateral and angular movements than a single bellows assembly.

Application : For possible subsidence of tanks, as well as for steam, hot water, oil, and other pipelines where non-
straight connections are required.

Pressure : An officially certified product 1.0 MPa (MAX)

a general product 0.2 MPa to 2.0 MPa

Maximum Lateral Deflection (Y)

Diameter Outside
No. Dia.(mm)
50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm

Length(mm) 700 1100 1400 1800 2100 2500 2800 3200

100A 280
Weight(kg) 56 66 74 84 92 102 110 120
Length(mm) 900 1300 1700 2100 2500 2900 3300 3700
200A 430
Weight(kg) 145 170 190 215 240 260 285 305
Length(mm) 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 3300 3700
300A 460
Weight(kg) 270 310 3.50 390 430 470 505 545
Lengthmm) 1200 1600 2100 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000
400A 550
Weight(kg) 395 465 555 615 695 775 855 935
Length(mm) 1300 1800 2300 2800 3300 3800 4300 4800
500A 650
Weight(kg) 645 745 845 945 1045 1145 1245 1345
Length(mm) 1400 1900 2500 3000 3600 4100 4700 5300
600A 750
Weight(kg) 905 1025 1165 1285 1425 1545 1685 1825
Length(mm) 1400 2000 2500 3000 3600 4100 4700 5300
700A 1070
Weight(kg) 860 1000 1120 1240 1380 1500 1640 1780
Length(mm) 1500 2100 2700 3200 3800 4300 4800 5400
800A 1170
Weight(kg) 1080 1280 1360 1490 1640 1780 1890 2040
Length(mm) 1600 2200 2800 3400 4000 4600 5200 5800
900A 1280
Weight(kg) 1230 1440 1650 1860 2070 2280 2490 2700
Length(mm) 1800 2600 3300 4100 4800 5500 6300 7000
1000A 1440
Weight(kg) 1540 1830 2080 2330 2620 2830 3160 3410
Length(mm) 1900 2800 3600 4400 5200 6000 6800 7600
1100A 1550
Weight(kg) 1735 2124 2465 2807 3151 3494 3837 4180
Length(mm) 2000 2900 3800 4700 5600 6500 7300 8200
1200A 1680
Weight(kg) 2003 2442 2881 3322 3762 4200 4591 5035
Length(mm) 2100 3100 4000 5000 5900 6900 7900 8800
1300A 1800
Weight(kg) 2395 2961 3483 4021 4569 5141 5713 6228
Length(mm) 2200 3200 4300 5300 6300 7400 8400 9400
1400A 1900
Weight(kg) 2511 3116 3783 4390 4996 5662 6268 6874
Length(mm) 2200 3400 4500 5600 6700 7600 8900 10000
1500A 2000
Weight(kg) 2665 3428 4139 4844 5548 6126 6959 7664

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PRESSURE BALANCED EXPANSION JOINTS
A Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint is designed to absorb axial movement and lateral deflection, while absorbing
pressure thrust. This is achieved by means of tie rod restraints that connect a line bellows with an opposed balanced
bellows also subjected to line pressure.
Generally, to use bellows type of expansion joint, It is needed to install fixed point that receive thrust force of
internal pressure. In case of large diameter and high pressure, it is difficult to install fixed point according to the
place. You can use Pressure Balanced type expansion joint in this case and you can save expense of installation of
fixed point.
This type is classified into S type , T-type, L-type

Application : Oil, cold blast, steam, and other pipelines

Pressure : 0.2MPa to 10MPa

■■ PRESSURE BALANCED EXPANSION JOINTS (S-TYPE)

■■ PRESSURE BALANCED EXPANSION JOINTS (T-TYPE)

■■ PRESSURE BALANCED EXPANSION JOINTS (L-TYPE)

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CONTROL RING TYPE EXPANSION JOINT
Control Ring Type Expansion Joint has strusture that inserted ring to make every bellows work equally and reinforced
intensity of bellows internal pressure to endure high pressure.

Application : Hot water, high pressure steam, oil, and other pipelines.

Pressure : 0.2MPa to 20MPa

Outside Overall Axial Effective Effective

Diameter Bellows No of Spring Rate Weight
Diameter. Length(mm) Mov.(mm) Diameter Section
No. WxQxT(mm) Convolution Kx(N/mm) (Kg)
(mm) (at preset) (at preset) Dm(mm) Area(mm)
5 325(335) ±10(-20) 90.3 76.4 45.8 22
50A 185 25x25x0.8
10 450(470) ±20(-40) 48.1 76.4 45.8 29
5 325(335) ±10(-20) 106.9 91.7 66.0 26
65A 205 25x25x0.8
10 450(470) ±20(-40) 54.0 91.7 66.0 35
6 350(362) ±12(-24) 102.0 104.2 85.2 31
80A 220 25x25x0.8
12 500(524) ±24(-48) 51.0 104.2 85.2 42
5 390(404) ±14(-28) 90.3 133.0 138.9 42
100A 255 30x30x0.8
11 570(602) ±32(-64) 41.2 133.0 138.9 59
5 480(404) ±14(-28) 106.9 157.7 195.2 51
125A 280 30x30x0.8
11 640(602) ±32(-64) 48.1 157.7 195.2 69
4 480(496) ±16(-32) 133.4 192.0 289.4 74
150A 340 40x40x1.0 8 640(672) ±32(-64) 66.7 192.0 289.4 101
10 720(760) ±40(-80) 54.0 192.0 289.4 114
4 480(496) ±16(-32) 168.7 241.5 457.8 103
200A 395 40x40x1.0 8 640(672) ±32(-64) 84.4 241.5 457.8 136
10 720(760) ±40(-80) 67.7 241.5 457.8 152
3 500(516) ±16(-32) 246.2 299.8 705.6 140
250A 375 50x50x1.2 6 650(682) ±32(-64) 123.6 299.8 705.6 182
8 750(792) ±42(-84) 92.2 299.8 705.6 211
3 550(567) ±17(-34) 366.8 360.0 1017.4 210
300A 450 60x50x1.5 6 700(733) ±33(-66) 183.4 360.0 1017.4 269
7 750(789) ±39(-78) 157.0 360.0 1017.4 305
5 600(617) ±17(-34) 403.1 395.5 1227.9 266
350A 485 60x50x1.5 6 750(783) ±33(-66) 201.1 395.5 1227.9 329
7 800(839) ±39(-78) 172.6 395.5 1227.9 353
3 650(667) ±17(-34) 452.1 444.0 1547.5 311
400A 535 60x50x1.5 6 800(833) ±33(-66) 225.6 444.0 1547.5 381
7 850(889) ±39(-78) 194.2 444.0 1547.5 406
3 650(667) ±17(-34) 503.1 494.5 1919.6 338
450A 590 60x50x1.5 6 800(833) ±33(-66) 252.1 494.5 1919.6 415
7 850(889) ±39(-78) 215.8 494.5 1919.6 440
3 700(717) ±17(-34) 555.1 545.5 2335.9 410
500A 650 60x50x1.5 6 750(883) ±33(-66) 277.6 545.5 2335.9 501
7 900(919) ±39(-78) 238.3 545.5 2335.9 537
3 700(717) ±17(-34) 658.1 646.5 3281.0 542
600A 750 60x50x1.5 6 850(883) ±33(-66) 329.5 646.5 3281.0 647
7 900(939) ±39(-78) 282.5 646.5 3281.0 688
Q = Bellows Pitch W = Bellows Height

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RECTANGULAR TYPE EXPANSION JOINT
Rectangular Type Expansion Joint is designed to absorb the thermal expansion of large size rectangular duct line of
high temperature with low pressure temperature. Rectangular Type Expansion Joint is classified Miter(single, double)
corner type, Round corner type, and Camera corner type.

Application : Gas turbine exhaust system, turbine/condenser connections, Boiler breaching, Forced draft fans, flue gas
ducts, regenerators, precipitators and other hot gas, large volume ducting systems.

Pressure : -0.05MPa to 0.2MPa

Single Miter :
This is the most common and economical type used to compensate
for thermal expansion and can readily be bolted or welded into the
connecting duct work. These are preferred in low cycle and vibration-free
application.

Double Miter :
This corner is slightly more expensive to manufacture than the single
miter design. However, they do provide a greater cycle life under the
same set of operating conditions.

Camera Corners :
These are used mainly on low-pressure applications. They have good
cycle life characteristics and are less costly than the double miter corner
design.

Rounded Corners :
Should be considered in applications up to 2kg/㎠ and where vibration
and cycle life are important factors. Rounded corners are the most costly
to manufacture.

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WELDED TYPE OF GENERAL EXPANSION JOINT
standard manufacture

■■ Single type. ■■ Double type.

Type Single Double

Model No. JBS-10W JBS-20W JBD-10W JBD-20W

Max. Pressure(Kgf/㎠) Max.10 Max.20 Max.10 Max.20

Max. Temperature(℃) Max.220

Connection Butt-Weld

Material Bellows(STS304), Sleeve(STS304), Pipe(Carbon steel)

Using Fluid Steam, Air, Gases, Water & Oils

Axial Movement(mm) Max.40(-30, +10) Max.80(-60, +20)

Code. KS B 1536 A MFG.STD KS B 1536 A MFG.STD

■■ Single spec. ■■ Double spec.

Axial Movement Weight(Kg) Axial Movement Weight(Kg)
N.D L D N.D L D
ext. comp. 10K 20K ext. comp. 10K 20K
20A 365 49.6 10 30 1.1 1.2 20A 680 49.6 20 60 3.0 3.5
25A 365 54 10 30 1.1 1.2 25A 680 54 20 60 3.0 3.5
32A 365 60.5 10 30 1.3 1.5 32A 680 60.5 20 60 3.5 3.9
40A 365 70 10 30 1.4 1.8 40A 680 70 20 60 3.9 4.5
50A 365 90 10 30 2.0 2.3 50A 680 90 20 60 4.7 5.7
65A 415 102 10 30 2.7 4.0 65A 780 102 20 60 7.2 8.6
80A 415 130 10 30 4.5 5.6 80A 780 130 20 60 10.8 12.8
100A 415 155 10 30 7.0 7.5 100A 880 155 20 60 16.9 17.8
125A 440 190 10 30 8.8 10.0 125A 880 190 20 60 19.0 24.0
150A 440 228 10 30 11.7 14.7 150A 930 228 20 60 25.2 33.1
200A 440 318.5 10 30 25.3 33.0 200A 930 318.5 20 60 59.9 71.5
250A 465 355.6 10 30 32.5 42.0 250A 930 355.6 20 60 76.0 106.5
300A 465 457.2 10 30 44.0 53.0 300A 980 457.2 20 60 86.0 130.0
350A 465 457.2 10 30 49.0 69.0 350A 1030 457.2 20 60 115.0 160.0
400A 490 508 10 30 64.0 79.0 400A 1030 508 20 60 129.0 192.0
450A 490 558.8 10 30 65.0 95.0 450A 1080 558.8 20 60 152.0 239.0
500A 490 609.6 10 30 72.0 108.0 500A 1080 609.6 20 60 180.0 268.0

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FLANGED TYPE OF GENERAL EXPANSION JOINT
standard manufacture

■■ Single type. ■■ Double type.

Type Single Double

Model No. JBS-10F JBS-20F JBD-10F JBD-20F
Max. Pressure(Kgf/㎠) Max.10 Max.20 Max.10 Max.20

Max. Temperature(℃) Max.220

Connection Flanged

Material Bellows(STS304), Sleeve(STS304), Pipe(Carbon steel)

Using Fluid Steam, Air, Gases, Water & Oils

Axial Movement(mm) Max.40(-30, +10) Max.80(-60, +20)

Code. KS B 1536 A MFG.STD KS B 1536 A MFG.STD

■■ Single spec. ■■ Double spec.

Axial Movement Weight(Kg) Axial Movement Weight(Kg)
N.D L D N.D L D
ext. comp. 10K 20K ext. comp. 10K 20K
20A 365 49.6 10 30 3.5 3.6 20A 680 49.6 20 60 5.7 6.0
25A 365 54 10 30 3.5 3.6 25A 680 54 20 60 5.7 6.0
32A 365 60.5 10 30 4.4 4.6 32A 680 60.5 20 60 6.7 7.0
40A 365 70 10 30 4.7 5.0 40A 680 70 20 60 7.6 8.2
50A 365 90 10 30 5.9 6.0 50A 680 90 20 60 9.2 9.6
65A 415 102 10 30 8.2 9.1 65A 780 102 20 60 12.7 13.8
80A 415 130 10 30 9.8 13.9 80A 780 130 20 60 15.9 20.0
100A 415 155 10 30 13.2 16.8 100A 880 155 20 60 23.4 27.0
125A 440 190 10 30 18.4 20.0 125A 880 190 20 60 29.0 37.0
150A 440 228 10 30 21.4 34.0 150A 930 228 20 60 40.0 53.0
200A 440 318.5 10 30 39.8 59.6 200A 930 318.5 20 60 74.3 98.1
250A 465 355.6 10 30 57.1 88.8 250A 930 355.6 20 60 100.4 153.3
300A 465 457.2 10 30 71.6 108.4 300A 980 457.2 20 60 113.6 185.4
350A 465 457.2 10 30 85.4 147.4 350A 1030 457.2 20 60 151.4 238.4
400A 490 508 10 30 114.4 187.4 400A 1030 508 20 60 179.4 300.4
450A 490 558.8 10 30 131.0 238.4 450A 1080 558.8 20 60 218.0 382.4
500A 490 609.6 10 30 147.2 280.4 500A 1080 609.6 20 60 255.2 440.4

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SOKET - BRAZING TYPE EXPANSION JOINT
standard manufacture

■■ Single type. ■■ Double type.

Type Single Double

Model No. JBCUS-10K JBCUS-20K JBD-10K JBD-20K
Max. Pressure(Kgf/㎠) Max.10 Max.20 Max.10 Max.20

Max. Temperature(℃) Max.220

Connection Socket-brazing

Material Bellows(STS304), Sleeve(STS304), Pipe(Copper)

Using Fluid Steam, Air, Gases, Water & Oils

Axial Movement(mm) Max.35(-25, +10) Max.70(-50, +20)

Code. KS B 1536 A MFG.STD KS B 1536 A MFG.STD

■■ Single spec. ■■ Double spec.

Axial Movement Weight(Kg) Axial Movement Weight(Kg)
N.D L D N.D L D
ext. comp. 10K 20K ext. comp. 10K 20K

20A 365 49.6 10 25 0.9 0.9 20A 680 49.6 20 50 2.4 2.4

25A 365 49.6 10 25 0.9 0.9 25A 680 49.6 20 50 2.4 2.4

32A 365 54 10 25 0.9 0.9 32A 680 54 20 50 2.6 2.6

40A 365 60.5 10 25 1.0 1.0 40A 680 60.5 20 50 3.0 3.0

50A 365 70 10 25 1.4 1.4 50A 680 70 20 50 3.4 3.4

65A 780 90 20 50 5.7 5.7

65A 415 90 10 25 2.0 2.0

80A 780 102 20 50 7.0 7.0

80A 415 102 10 25 2.7 2.7

100A 880 129 20 50 12.5 12.5

100A 415 129 10 25 4.5 4.5
125A 880 151 20 50 15.5 15.5
125A 440 151 10 25 5.7 5.7
150A 930 228 20 50 22.5 -
150A 440 228 10 25 10.3 -
200A 930 318.5 20 50 53.7 -
200A 440 318.5 10 25 22.9 -

250A 465 355.6 10 25 29.2 - 250A 930 355.6 20 50 68.2 -

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TIED PUMP CONNECTOR (TPC)
standard manufacture

Model No. TPC-10K TPC-20K

Max. Pressure(Kgf/㎠) Max.10 Max.20

Max. Temperature(℃) Max.220

Connection Flanged

Material Bellows(STS304), Flange(Carbon steel)

Using Fluid Steam, Air, Gases, Water & Oils

Axial Movement(mm) Axial : Max.18(-15, +3), Lateral : 3

Code. MFG.STD MFG.STD

■■ 10K spec. ■■ 20K spec.

Movement Movement
Weight Weight
N.D L L' T W H Axial N.D L L' T W H Axial
Lateral (Kg) Lateral (Kg)
ext. comp. ext. comp.

25A 90 75 16 197 178 3 15 3 6.4 25A 90 75 16 197 178 3 15 3 6.4

32A 90 75 16 206 186 3 15 3 6.8 32A 95 80 19 206 185 3 15 3 7.6

40A 90 75 16 210 189 3 15 3 7.2 40A 95 80 19 206 185 3 15 3 8.2

50A 125 110 16 249 225 3 15 3 9.5 50A 130 115 19 248 224 3 15 3 10.5

65A 125 110 16 266 240 3 15 3 10.5 65A 130 115 19 265 239 3 15 3 12.2

80A 125 110 16 275 247 3 15 3 11.3 80A 135 120 22 287 260 3 15 3 13.9

100A 125 110 16 296 271 3 15 3 12.7 100A 145 130 25 308 285 3 15 3 20.5

125A 130 115 19 331 311 3 15 3 17.0 125A 145 130 25 347 330 3 15 3 25.8

150A 150 135 19 357 341 3 15 3 19.3 150A 170 155 28 385 370 3 15 3 32.9

200A 150 135 19 400 391 3 15 3 23.6 200A 170 155 30 416 410 3 15 3 40.0

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FLEXIBLE HOSE PUMP CONNECTOR (FPC)
standard manufacture

D
T T
L L

25A~300A 350A~

Model No. FPC-10K FPC-20K

Max. Pressure(Kgf/㎠) Max.10 Max.20

Max. Temperature(℃) Max.220

Connection Flanged

Material Bellows(STS304), Flange(Carbon steel)

Using Fluid Steam, Air, Gases, Water & Oils

Axial Movement(mm) Axial : Max.6(-3, +3), Lateral : 3

Braid 25A~350A(wire Braid)/350A~(Ribbon Braid)

Code. MFG.STD MFG.STD

■■ 10K spec. ■■ 20K spec.

Movement Movement
Weight Weight
N.D L D T Axial N.D L D T Axial
Lateral (Kg) Lateral (Kg)
Ext. Comp. Ext. Comp.
25A 200 125 14 3 3 3 2.7 25A 200 125 16 3 3 3 6.2

32A 200 135 16 3 3 3 3.4 32A 200 135 18 3 3 3 7.0

40A 220 140 16 3 3 3 3.5 40A 220 140 18 3 3 3 7.2

50A 220 155 16 3 3 3 4.2 50A 220 155 18 3 3 3 8.0

65A 220 175 18 3 3 3 4.4 65A 220 175 20 3 3 3 8.2

80A 240 185 18 3 3 3 6.1 80A 240 200 22 3 3 3 11.8

100A 240 210 18 3 3 3 7.6 100A 240 225 24 3 3 3 15.6

125A 280 250 20 3 3 3 10.5 125A 280 270 26 3 3 3 23.6

150A 280 280 22 3 3 3 13.8 150A 280 305 28 3 3 3 30.0

200A 300 330 22 3 3 3 15.2 200A 300 350 30 3 3 3 30.4

250A 300 400 24 3 3 3 24.5 250A 300 430 34 3 3 3 54.8

300A 300 445 24 3 3 3 42.0 300A 300 480 36 3 3 3 64.8

350A 300 490 26 3 3 3 55.0 350A 300 540 40 3 3 3 91.7

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FUNCTION OF FABRIC EXPANSION JOINT
COMPONENT
A
B

C H

F E

A. Gas Seal Membrane particles which may be present in the gas stream. A liner
The gas seal membrane is intended to withstand system is also used to reduce flutter of the fabric element caused
pressure and be resistant to chemical attack from the by turbulence, to help control the accumulation of dust
interior and the exterior. The gas seal must also have the or ash in the expansion joint cavity, and to reduce the
flexibility to absorb thermal movements. Depending on temperature of the flexible element.
system temperature, it may require additional thermal
F. Accumulation Bag
protection.
An accumulation bag is intended to deter flash from
B. Insulating Layers building up in the expansion joint cavity, It is typically
The insulating layers provide a thermal barrier to used, in conjunction with a liner, in duct runs from
ensure that the inside surface temperature of the gas boilers to air clean-up equipment such as precipitators,
seal membrane does not exceed its maximum service scrubbers and bag houses, or whenever high amounts of
temperature. The insulating layer can also reduce duct or ash are present in the gas. A flash barrier must
condensation caused by the gas stream coming in be capable of retaining its strength and flexibility while
contact with the “cool” surface of an insulated gas seal being exposed to maximum system temperatures and
membrane. media.

C. Insulating Retainer Layer G. Fabric Attachment Flanges

This layer is provided to keep the insulating layers in Fabric attachment flanges are required to connect the
place in order to maintain thermal integrity. The retaining flexible element to the ductwork. Properly designed,
layer must be capable of withstanding gas stream they can be attached directly to the duct work and thus
temperatures and must be chemically compatible with eliminate the necessity for an adjoining duct flange.
system media. Flanges can be designed with a “landing bar” duct
attachment which allows some installation misalignment
D. Back up bars without affecting the flexible element. the edges of the
Back up bars, positioned at the flange attachment, use flanges in contact with the gas seal membrane should
clamping pressure to create the fabric-to-duct seal and also have a radius to prevent damage.
restrain the fabric when it is subjected to the system
pressure. The thickness and width of the back up bars H. Gasket
should be sufficient to perform this function with the Fabric belts with insulating layers require a thermal
bolt spacing being used. The edges of the back up bars insulating gasket to protect fabric components from hot
should have a radius to preclude cutting of the fabric. attachment flanges and backup bars. Low temperature,
single ply designs require flexible, chemically insert
E. Metal Liner or Baffle gasket.
A liner is designed to protect the gas seal membrane and
insulating layers of the flexible element from abrasive

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STRUCTURE OF FABRIC BELLOWS
(BELLOWS LAYERS)

Outer cover, laminated with PTFE on both sides

Laminate and gas tight DMT foil. As standard this

sealing barrier is inte grated in the outer cover,
but it may also be incorporated as a senarate
laver for extra protection
Flange reinforcement for protection
of the expansion joint and additional
insulation in the flange area

Strips of insulating fabric,

for extra protection of the flange area

Insulation material

Temperature resistant and Insulating fabrics

Stainless steel bands Stainless steel wire mesh

Multi-layer expansion joints

By combining different materials and taking into account their thermal, chemical and mechanical resistance as well
as their fatigue properties, we ensure the optimum solution both in technical and economical respect. Basically, the
design of multi-layer expansion joints comprises four groups of materials.

•Outer cover material

Protects the expansion joint from pressure and temperature and guarantees from stability. In most cases the
material is coated and may also function as gas sealing barrier. Stainless steel wire mesh and steel bands are
further used for special designs to give added mechanical protection and dimensional stability.

•Gas sealing foil

The gas sealing foil is the actual sealing element, usually imbedded between fabric layers. Impermeable and
chemically resistant

•Temperature-resistant fabrics
Very strong and Temperature resistant fabrics are used to protect the gas sealing foil and/or the insulation
materials.

•Insulating materials
Protect both the gas sealing foil and other expansion joint materials from high temperatures of the medium.

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STRUCTURE OF FABRIC BELLOWS
(INSULATION LAYERS)
Variables to consider
The following considerations will influence the
design and the choice of the right expansion joint
type.

•Medium
The choice of expansion joint type is determined,
among other things, by possible chemical
influences. Abrasion from solid matter is largely
prevented by using a sleeve/baffle construction.

•Temperature
A specific number of insulating materials are re-
quired for reducing the temperature. Our Technical
Department determines the insulating effect
by calculating and measuring the temperatures

in a compute expansion joint. The exact temperature flow is found by means of temperature probes and recorders.
Temperature range: -60...+ 1,200℃ (-76...+2,192℉) (dependant on design)

•Pressure
Will the expansion joint be used in a positive pressure or negative pressure area? This will ,have influence on both
type and design of the expansion joint. The main application area covers the pressure range of 400 amber ( 40 kPa).
(fabric expansion joints will resist pressures of up to approx 0.3 bars), dependant on other operating parameters.

•Tightness (sealing)
The requirements for tightness have influence on the design and especially the configuration of the flange area. If
the sealing rate must be documented (Nekal tightness or specific leakage rates), the expansion joints are built with
special flange designs. We are able to determine leakage rates for various materials and complete expansion joint
structures on our test rigs.

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FABRIC EXPANSION JOINT-GEOMETRIES

• Clamp Fixed Type • Lateral Offset : 10%

• Sleeve establishment • Low Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Air Duct

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 400℃ • Round Oval Conical

• Axial Extention : 10% • Rectangular

• Axial Compression : 25%

• Clamp Fixed Type • Axial Extention : 10%

• Sleeve establishment Insert • Axial Compression : 25%

Insulation Between Sleeve and • Lateral Offset : 10%
Tube • High Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval Conical

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 1100℃ • Rectangular

• Clamp Fixed Type • Axial Extention : 10%

• Sleeve establishment Insert • Axial Compression : 25%

Insulation Between Sleeve and • Lateral Offset : 10%
Tube • High Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval Conical

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 1100℃ • Rectangular

• Clamp Fixed Type • Axial Extention : 20%

• Sleeve establishment Insert • Axial Compression : 50%

Insulation Between Sleeve and • Lateral Offset : 20%
Tube • High Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 1100℃ • Rectangular

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Extention : 30%

• Sleeve establishment Insert • Axial Compression : 50%

Insulation Between Sleeve and • Lateral Offset : 20%
Tube • High Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 1100℃ • Rectangular

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 50%

• Sleeve establishment • Lateral Offset : 20%

• Negative Pressure • Middle Temp. Duct Line

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 400℃ • Round Oval jConical

• Axial Extention : 30% • Rectangular

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FABRIC EXPANSION JOINT-GEOMETRIES

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 25%

• Sleeve establishment • Lateral Offset : 10%

• Negative Pressure • Middle Temp. Duct Line

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 400℃ • Round Oval

• Axial Extention : 10% • Rectangular

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 50%

• Insert Insulation Between Sleeve

• Lateral Offset : 15%
and bellows

• Negative Pressure • Middle Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 750℃ • Rectangular

• Axial Extention : 50%

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 40%

• Sleeve establishment • Lateral Offset : 20%

• Negative Pressure • Middle Temp. Duct Line

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 400℃ • Rectangular

• Axial Extention : 20%

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 20%

• Negative Pressure • Lateral Offset : 20%

• Positive Pressure • High Temp. Structure

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 750℃ • Round

• Axial Extention : 20% • Rectangular

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 50%

• Sleeve establishment • Lateral Offset : 20%

• Positive Pressure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 750℃ • Rectangular

• Axial Extention : 50%

• Flange Fixed Type • Axial Compression : 80%

• Sleeve establishment • Lateral Offset : 20%

• Positive / Negative presure • Round Oval

• Temperature : -40℃ ~ 1100℃ • Rectangular

• Axial Extention : 80%

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NO LEAK TYPE-
NON METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT
COMPOSITE NO-LEAK TYPE
NON-METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT
Dmtflex composite-type flexible elements consist of
multiple layer of high temperature fabrics, thermal
insulation and an external cover of materials dictated by
the operating conditions and external atmosphere around
the expansion joint location. The addition of a PFE film
laminated fiberglass vapor barrier and extra rein-forcing
piles are also incorporated in this construction if there is a
cycling of the flue gas through the dew point.

ELASTOMERIC NO-LEAK TYPE

NON-METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT
Dm tf l e x e l as to m e ri c - t y p e f l e x i b l e e l e m e nts ar e
manufactured to meet the specific operating conditions
encountered. The proper elastomers are calendered
to the required skim and cover gauges and the fabric
reinforcement more compatible with the elastomer is
selected. All component are then press-cured under
heat and pressure to form a tough, homogeneous fabric
reinforced flexible element.

Bellows structure
ㆍPTFE Sheet 0.5
ㆍReainforce code - 2PLY
ㆍViton Rubber
ㆍReainforce Ring (PTFE Tube / STS 316L)

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THE KIND OF FABRIC
Thermal Chem.
Thickness
Material Weight or Density resistance(℃) resistance Remarks
(mm)
Duration shorttermed Acids Lyes
structural fabrics or Insulating Fabric

Cotton 0.2 170g/㎡ 80 100 - -

Polyester 0.2 230g/㎡ 150 180 ◯ ◯

Glass cloth 0.35to1.6 400to1830g/㎡ 540 600 ◯ ◯

Aramid 0.6to2.4 180to850g/㎡ 300 350 - ◯

Silica cloth 0.4to1.2 300to1190g/㎡ 1100 1260 ● ●

White asbestos 4A 0.8to3.0 600to2000g/㎡ 480 550 - ◯

White asbestos 2A 0.8to3.0 480to1500g/㎡ 320 400 - ◯

White asbestos A 0.8to3.0 460to1400g/㎡ 290 3500 - ◯

White asbestos B 2.0to3.0 450to1350g/㎡ 230 280 - ◯

Blue asbestos 2.0to3.0 1300to2000g/㎡ 430 480 ● ◯

Ceramic cloth 1.5to3.0 700to1400g/㎡ 800 1000 ◯ ◯

Coatings

Silicon rubber 0.2to1.0 220to1100g/㎡ 250 280 ◯ ◯

PTFE 0.1to0.25 240to600g/㎡ 250 280 ● ●

Neoprene 0.2to1.5 210to1570g/㎡ 90 100 ◯ ◯

Hypalon 0.2to1.5 210to1570g/㎡ 110 140 ◯ ◯

EP rubber 0.2to1.5 207to1550g/㎡ 120 140 ◯ ◯

Viton (Fluoride rubber) 0.2to1.5 370to2800g/㎡ 205 315 ● ◯

PVC 0.1to0.3 140to420g/㎡ 80 90 ◯ -

Aluminium coating 0.08to0.15 110to210g/㎡ 600 700 - -

Sealing foil

PTFE 0.15to0.3 180to360g/㎡ 250 280 ● ●

Stainless steel(321) 0.1to0.2 790to1580g/㎡ 800 800 ● ◯

Hypalon rubber 0.3to2.0 315to2100g/㎡ 110 140 ◯ ◯

Silicon rubber 0.3to0.2 330to2200g/㎡ 250 280 ◯ ◯

Aluminium 0.15 210g/㎡ 600 700 - -

Insulating materials

Ceramic 6.0,12.5,25.0 130g/㎡ 1300 1400 ● ●

Glass Fiber 25to100 24g/㎡ 350 400 ◯ ◯

Mineral Wool 25to75 40g/㎡ 600 650 ◯ ◯

Reinforced Fabric

Stainless steel mesh 0.2to0.6 400to1200g/㎡ 800 1000 ◯ ◯

Carbon steel mes 0.3to0.6 570to1140g/㎡ 400 500 - -

Branze mesh 0.2to0.6 400to1200g/㎡ 450 600 ◯ ◯

Branze mes 0.2to0.6 400to1200g/㎡ 400 500 ◯ -

●resistant ◯conditionally resistant -non resistant

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RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT
Rubber expansion joints are flexible connectors made from natural or synthetic elastomers(Neoprene, EPDM, Nitrile,
Hypalon, FKM, Buthyl) in which special fabrics are embedded to provide physical reinforcement. Rubber expansion
joints provide a proven and flexible solution to accommodate many types of movements and requirements of
industrial plant and equipment.

Application :
Air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems in industrial buildings, hospitals, hotels and on board ships Central
and ancillary power generating stations in industrial buildings, factories, ships and off-shore Sewage disposal and
water treatment plant, pumps, etc. Process piping in pulp and paper manufacture.

■■ Material Chat of Rubber Expansion Joint

Material Main applications temperature

Neoprene(CR) Applications involving sea water, water cooling systems -30℃~100℃

EPDM Hot water, heating and ventilation systems -40℃~140℃

Hypalon(CSM) Chemical plants, transportation of strong acids (except nitric or sulphuric acid) -25℃~130℃

Viton(FKM)) High temperature applications, transportation of products derived from petroleum -25℃~220℃

Transportation of foodstuffs, potable water distribution

Nitrile(NBR) Oil and Gas transportation, refineries
-25℃~100℃

Buthyl TH High temperature -40℃~150℃

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RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT

Nominal Retaining Pressure Approx.

Min.Face to Face(F) Dimension Bolt Holes Control Unit Ass'y
Pipe Ring / Vaccum W(Lbs)
Size Flange A B C D E
joint 1 2 3 No. Dia. Plate No.of Rod No.of Set of
Flange Body Arch Arch Arch I.D Thick. PCD PSIG mmHg joint
I.D Arch Arch Arch bolts Holes Thick. Plate Dia. Dia. Ret/R
Width width Heigt Width Thick.
1 4 1/4 6 10 12 9/16 7/8 1 1/8 1/2 7/16 2 3/8 13/32 3 1/8 4 5/8 3/8 4 1/2 2 200 26 1.4 2.3
1 1/4 4 5/8 6 10 12 9/16 7/8 1 1/8 1/2 7/16 2 5/8 13/32 3 1/2 4 5/8 3/8 4 1/2 2 200 26 1.8 2.5
1 1/2 5 6 10 12 9/16 7/8 1 1/8 1/2 7/16 2 7/8 13/32 3 7/8 4 5/8 3/8 4 1/2 2 200 26 2.2 3.0
2 6 6 10 12 9/16 29/32 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 2 5/8 13/32 4 3/4 4 3/4 3/8 4 5/8 2 200 26 2.7 4.0
2 1/2 7 6 10 12 9/16 29/32 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 4 1/8 13/32 5 1/2 4 3/4 3/8 4 5/8 2 200 26 3.7 5.5
3 7 1/2 6 10 12 9/16 29/32 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 4 5/8 13/32 6 4 3/4 3/8 4 5/8 2 200 26 4.3 6.0
4 9 6 10 12 9/16 7/8 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 5 7/8 13/32 7 1/2 8 3/4 3/8 4 5/8 2 200 26 5.7 7.5
5 10 6 10 12 9/16 7/8 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 6 7/8 13/32 8 1/2 8 7/8 3/8 4 5/8 2 190 26 7.6 8.0
6 11 6 10 12 5/8 1 1 1/4 1/2 1/2 7 7/8 13/32 9 1/2 8 7/8 1/2 4 5/8 2 190 26 8.6 9.0
8 13 1/2 6 10 14 3/4 1 1 1/2 3/4 5/8 9 7/8 13/32 11 3/4 8 7/8 1/2 4 3/4 2 190 26 12.7 12.0
10 16 8 12 14 3/4 15/32 1 1/2 3/4 11/16 12 1/8 13/32 14 1/4 12 1 3/4 4 7/8 2 190 26 18.3 18.0
12 19 8 12 14 3/4 15/32 1 1/2 3/4 11/16 14 1/2 13/32 17 12 1 3/4 4 1 2 190 26 26.0 25.0
14 21 8 12 16 7/8 15/32 2 3/4 3/4 16 1/2 13/32 18 3/4 12 1 1/8 3/4 4 1 2 130 26 33.3 27.0
16 23 1/2 8 12 16 7/8 15/32 2 3/4 3/4 18 1/2 13/32 21 1/4 16 1 1/8 3/4 4 1 1/8 2 110 26 42.1 33.0
18 25 8 12 16 7/8 15/32 2 3/4 3/4 20 1/2 13/32 22 3/4 16 1 1/4 3/4 4 1 1/8 2 110 26 46.0 35.0
20 27 1/2 8 12 16 1 15/32 2 7/8 25/32 22 5/8 13/32 25 20 1 1/4 3/4 4 1 1/8 2 110 26 51.6 38.0
22 29 1/2 10 14 18 1 15/32 2 7/8 25/32 24 5/8 13/32 27 1/4 20 1 3/8 1 4 1 1/4 2 100 26 53.4 44.0
24 32 10 14 18 1 15/32 2 7/8 25/32 26 5/8 13/32 29 1/2 20 1 3/8 1 4 1 1/4 2 100 26 70.6 48.0
26 34 1/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 28 5/8 13/32 31 3/4 24 1 3/8 1 4 1 1/4 2 90 26 84.4 57.0
28 36 1/2 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 30 7/8 13/32 34 28 1 3/8 1 1/4 4 1 3/8 2 90 26 86.5 62.0
30 38 3/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 32 7/8 13/32 36 28 1 3/8 1 1/4 4 1 1/2 2 90 26 97.7 66.0
32 41 3/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 34 7/8 13/32 38 1/2 28 1 5/8 1 1/4 4 1 1/2 2 90 26 100.6 75.0
34 43 3/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 37 7/8 13/32 40 1/2 32 1 5/8 1 1/2 4 1 5/8 2 90 26 103.2 78.0
36 45 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 39 7/8 13/32 42 3/4 32 1 5/8 1 1/2 4 1 3/4 2 90 26 112.1 81.0
38 48 3/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 41 7/8 13/32 45 1/4 32 1 5/8 1 1/2 4 1 3/4 2 90 26 125.2 95.0
40 50 3/4 10 14 18 1 13/16 2 1/4 1 13/16 43 7/8 13/32 47 1/4 36 1 5/8 1 1/2 6 1 1/2 3 90 26 144.1 106.0
42 53 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/4 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 45 1/4 13/32 49 1/2 36 1 5/8 1 1/2 6 1 5/8 3 80 26 157.9 116.0
44 55 1/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/4 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 47 1/4 13/32 51 3/4 40 1 5/8 1 1/2 6 1 5/8 3 80 26 178.4 127.0
46 57 1/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/4 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 49 1/4 13/32 53 3/4 40 1 5/8 1 1/2 6 1 5/8 3 80 26 186.7 132.0
48 59 1/2 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/4 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 51 1/4 13/32 56 44 1 5/8 1 1/2 6 1 3/4 3 80 26 195.2 138.0
50 61 3/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 53 1/4 13/32 58 1/4 44 1 7/8 1 1/2 6 1 3/4 3 70 26 200.1 152.0
52 64 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 55 1/4 13/32 60 1/21 44 1 7/8 1 1/2 6 1 3/4 3 70 26 213.2 157.0
54 66 1/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 57 1/4 13/32 62 3/4 44 1 7/8 1 1/2 6 2 3 70 26 224.5 160.0
56 68 3/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 59 1/4 13/32 65 48 1 7/8 1 1/2 6 2 3 70 26 237.6 174.0
58 71 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 61 1/4 13/32 67 1/4 48 1 7/8 1 1/2 6 2 3 70 26 250.3 182.0
60 73 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 63 1/4 15/32 69 1/4 52 1 7/8 1 3/4 6 2 3 70 26 262.3 190.0
62 75 3/4 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 65 1/4 15/32 71 3/4 52 1 7/8 1 3/4 8 2 4 70 26 275.8 212.0
64 78 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 67 1/4 15/32 74 52 1 7/8 1 3/4 8 2 4 70 26 288.4 224.0
66 80 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 69 1/4 15/32 76 52 1 7/8 1 7/8 8 2 4 70 26 302.6 236.0
68 82 1/2 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 71 1/4 15/32 78 1/4 56 1 7/8 1 7/8 8 2 4 70 26 318.6 248.0
70 84 1/2 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 73 1/4 15/32 80 1/2 56 1 7/8 1 7/8 8 2 4 70 26 326.7 262.0
72 86 1/2 12 14 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 1/2 1 1/8 29/32 75 1/4 15/32 82 1/2 60 1 7/8 1 7/8 8 2 4 70 26 335.5 278.0

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RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT

■■ SPOOL TYPE
Design condition Allowable Movement
•Pressure
Length Comp. Ext. Lateral Angular
SIZE
50A~250A (-760mmHg~10kgf/㎠) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (˚)
300A~350A (-760mmHg~7kgf/㎠) 50 (2) 6 1-3/4 3/4 3/4 35
400A~750A (-760mmHg~5kgf/㎠) 65 (2½) 6 1-3/4 3/4 3/4 30
800A~900A (-760mmHg~4kgf/㎠) 80 (3) 6 1-3/4 3/4 3/4 30
100 (4) 6 1-3/4 3/4 3/4 25
•Temperature
125 (5) 6 1-3/4 3/4 3/4 25
-40℃~160℃
150 (6) 6 1-3/4 3/4 1 20
200 (8) 6 1-3/4 3/4 1 20
250 (10) 8 1-3/4 3/4 1 15
300 (12) 8 1-3/4 3/4 1 15
350 (14) 8 2 7/8 1-1/8 12
400 (16) 8 2 7/8 1-1/8 12
450 (18) 8 2 7/8 1-1/8 9
500 (20) 8 2 7/8 1-1/8 9
600 (24) 10 2-1/4 1 1-1/8 9
750 (30) 10 2-1/4 1 1-1/8 6
900 (36) 10 2-1/4 1 1-1/8 5
•Flange : ks 5kgf/㎠, 10kgf/㎠, 20kgf/㎠, ANSI150, DIN
•Rubber Material : Neoprene, EPDM, IIR, Hypalon,..

■■ STRAIGHT TYPE
Design condition Allowable Movement
•Pressure Length Ext. Comp. Lateral Angular
SIZE
(in.) (mm) (mm) (mm) (˚)
50A~250A
20A 5 7 7 80 15
(-760mmHg~10kgf/㎠)
25A 5 7 7 80 15
•Temperature 32A 5 7 7 80 15
-40℃~160℃ 40A 5 7 7 80 15
(Max. 100℃) 50A 6 7 7 80 15
65A 6 5 5 50 15
80A 6 5 5 50 10
100A 6 6 6 45 10
125A 6 6 6 40 10
150A 6 8 8 40 10
200A 6 8 8 30 5
250A 8 8 8 25 5
300A 8 10 10 25 5
350A 8 10 10 20 3
400A 8 12 12 20 3
450A 8 12 12 15 3
500A 8 14 14 15 3
•Flange : ks 5kgf/㎠, 10kgf/㎠, 20kgf/㎠, ANSI150, DIN
•Rubber Material : Neoprene, EPDM, IIR, Hypalon,..

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TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT H-type
Patent No. 10-0963408
H-type
Dmtflex’s H-type expansion joint system is an engineered product that was specifically designed to provide
high pressure/ temperature transfer containment of highly corrosive medias that could not be safely handled by
conventional metallic, elastomeric or teflon expansion joint, Dmtflex’s Hot-flex combines the high pressure rating
of a metallic expansion joint with the high temperature corrosion resistance of teflon, creating a product that will
outperform them both. Engineering data shown is just a sample of Dmtflex’s H-type capabilities. Each H-type
expansion joint can be custom engineered to your specific application : pressure/temperature rating, spring rate
movement(axial, lateral and angular) metallic carcass(stainless steel, monel, inconel, hasteloy, etc) various lengths.

Metal

teflon

H-DMTFLEX
Operating Weight
Axial mov. Movement
size pressure Neutral
Pmax. Pmax. length
Min. Max. Lateral Angular DIN ANSI
@20℃ @200℃
40 16 12.8 130 121 139 4 3 1.7 2.1
40 16 12.8 225 210 240 10 5 1.8 2.3
50 16 12.8 125 116 134 4 3 2 3
50 16 12.8 215 200 230 8 4 2.2 2.8
65 16 12.8 135 126 144 4 2 3.3 4.1
65 16 12.8 225 207 243 8 4 3.7 4.6
80 16 12.8 130 120 140 4 2 5 6
80 16 12.8 220 201 239 8 4 9 11
100 16 12.8 160 150 170 4 2 12 15
100 16 12.8 260 239 281 8 4 13 16
125 16 12.8 175 164 186 4 2 16 20
125 16 12.8 270 247 293 8 3 18 22
150 16 12.8 165 154 176 4 1 14 17
150 16 12.8 300 274 326 10 3 17 20
200 16 12.8 180 168 192 4 1 20 24
200 16 12.8 325 292 358 10 3 24 29
250 16 12.8 200 186 214 5 1 29 35
250 16 12.8 330 296 364 10 3 33 40
300 16 12.8 210 193 227 5 1 38 46
300 16 12.8 350 310 390 10 3 44 53
350 16 12.8 175 157 193 5 1 54 65
350 16 12.8 254 223 285 10 2 63 69
350 16 12.8 315 271 359 10 3 66 76
400 16 12.8 300 257 343 10 2 126 151
450 16 12.8 280 240 320 5 2 138 166
500 16 12.8 300 257 343 5 2 183 220
600 16 12.8 320 272 368 5 2 244 293
*Operating temperature range:-10℃ up to +250.

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TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT P-type
Patent No. 10-0963407
P-type
Dmtflex’s teflon expansion joints are used primarily in fluid conducting systems as resilient connectors and tremor
barriers. They are designed to compensate for mis-alignment, to absorb expansion and contraction and to isolate
vibrationand shock. They are also frequently used to reduce stress on fragile mating flange.

Control Ring

Metal Teflon

P-DMTFLEX-3COR' P-DMTFLEX-4COR' P-DMTFLEX-5COR'

Operating Axial Operating Axial Operating Axial
Movement Movement Movement
pressure mov. Pressure mov. pressure mov.
Size neutral Neutral Neutral
length length length
Pmax. Pmax. Pmax. Pmax. Pmax. Pmax.
Min. Max. Lateral Angular Min. Max. Lateral Angular Min. Max. Lateral Angular
20℃ 200℃ 20℃ 200℃ 20℃ 200℃

25 15.8 5.6 70 55 80 5 6 13.5 4.8 85 65 97 6 8 11.9 4.2 100 77 115 8 10

32 15.8 5.6 75 55 85 5 6 13.5 4.8 90 68 104 6 8 11.9 4.2 105 77 120 8 10

40 15.8 5.6 80 60 95 5 6 13.5 4.8 98 70 115 6 8 11.9 4.2 115 80 135 8 12

50 15.8 5.6 85 65 100 8 8 13.5 4.8 105 77 125 10 9 11.9 4.2 125 90 150 12 12

65 13.7 5 100 70 120 8 8 11.6 4.2 122 86 147 10 10 10.3 3.7 145 95 175 12 14

80 13.7 5 110 80 130 8 10 11.6 4.2 135 85 162 12 11 10.3 3.7 160 110 195 15 16

100 13.7 5 110 80 135 12 10 11.6 4.2 137 97 169 15 13 10.3 3.7 165 115 205 18 16

125 11.6 4.1 120 85 145 12 10 9.9 3.6 145 100 177 15 13 8.7 3.1 170 120 210 18 14

150 11.6 4.1 130 95 155 12 8 9.9 3.6 155 110 187 15 12 8.7 3.1 180 130 220 18 13

200 8.9 3.4 140 105 170 14 8 7.6 3 175 130 210 18 10 6.7 2.6 210 148 250 22 13

250 8.9 3.4 165 125 195 14 6 7.6 3 195 150 235 18 10 6.7 2.6 240 178 290 22 12

300 8.9 3.4 175 131 205 14 6 7.6 3 215 165 255 18 9 6.7 2.6 250 188 300 22 10

350 6.3 2.4 190 146 225 18 6 5.4 2 235 175 277 22 8 4.7 1.7 265 203 315 25 10

400 6.3 2.4 190 146 225 18 6 5.4 2 235 175 277 22 8 4.7 1.7 265 203 315 25 8

450 6.3 2.4 190 146 225 18 5 5.4 2 235 175 277 22 7 4.7 1.7 280 205 330 25 8

500 4.2 1.8 190 146 225 20 5 3.6 1.6 235 175 277 22 6 3.2 1.4 280 205 330 25 7

600 4.2 1.8 190 146 225 20 4 3.6 1.6 235 175 277 22 6 3.2 1.4 280 205 330 25 6

700 4.2 1.8 190 146 225 20 4 3.6 1.6 235 175 277 22 5 3.2 1.4 280 205 330 25 5

800 3.1 1.1 190 155 225 20 3 2.6 0.9 235 191 277 22 4 2.3 0.7 280 225 330 25 5

*Operating temperature range:-10℃ up to +250.

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TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT “RF” “VF”

RF-FLEX “RF” TEFLON LINED RUBBER EXPANSION JOINT

DMTflex Mighty-Spool model “RF” teflon lined rubber
expansion joints wee specifically designed to resist
corrosive attack at elevated temperatures and pressure
where metallic, Plastic or elastomeric expansion joints
would be inadequate.
DMTflex “RF” teflon lined expansion joints are installed
next to mechanical equipment or between anchor points
in your process piping system and will provide the
following advantages.

*NOMINAL DIAMETER : Max 50A~400A

*OVERALL LENGTH : 400㎜
*USED PRESSURE : Max 20kg/㎠
* USED TEMPERATURE : 120℃

VF-FLEX “VF” VACUUM RATING FOR TEFLON EXPANSION JOINT

The vacuum rating of DMTflex “VF” teflon expansion
joints decreases with increasing temperature, diameter
and number of convolutions. Vacuum rings enable
DMTflex through 24” diameter to be rated for full vacuum
at temperature to 200℃.
The vacuum ring is a metal hoop, inserted into the
root of theconvolution. Metal selection is based on the
customer’s specification. Tantalum, Hastelloy, Monel,
Stainless steel, Nickel and Zirconium vacuum rings have
been used to date. Also available PTFE coated.

*NOMINAL DIAMETER : Max 50A~600A

*OVERALL LENGTH : 500㎜
*USED PRESSURE : -1kg/㎠~5kg/㎠
*USED TEMPERATURE : 200℃

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Application Engineering :
Single Bellows Assembly
Figure 1
This diagram shows the most basic application of a single bellows unrestrained type expansion joint. Installation
sequence is as follows:
1. Install one expansion joint between main anchor (MA).
2. Locate main anchors at change indirection of piping.
3. Locate expansion joint immediately adjacent to a main anchor.
4. Space first pipe alignment guide (G1) Within four pipe diameters of expansion joint.
5. Space second pipe alignment guide (G2) Within 14 pipe diameters of (G1)
6. The remaining guides (G) should be spaced in accordance With the pipe guide spacing chart as sown on page 64.

Figure 2
When thermal expansion between the main anchors (MA) exceeds the capacity of a Single bellows Assembly, then the
pipe system must be divided into smaller sections. The use of an intermediate anchor (IA) located between two Single
Bellows Assemblies or as an integral part of a Universal Bellows Assembly provides the best solution. Intermediate
anchors, unlike main anchors, are designed to Withstand spring resistance and frictional forces only. Pressure thrust
at this juncture is canceled out because the effective areas of each of the bellows in the piping system are equal. Pipe
alignment guides must be installed in accordance with the guidelines established above.

Figure 3
If two expansion joints of different pipe diameters are used in the same section of pipe, such as a line containing a
reducer, the pressure thrusts are no longer equal. In this case, the anchor dividing the expansion joints must be a
main anchor designed to withstand the difference in pressure thrust generated by the different size expansion joints.
Pipe alignment guides (G1) and (G2) and intermediate guides must be provided in the locations as shown in the
diagram.

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Application Engineering :
Tied Single Assembly / Tied Universal Assembly

Figure 1
Tied Single Assemblies are often used to protect rotating
equipment from the effects of thermal expansion
in a piping system as shown. The tie rod restraint
is designed to absorb pressure thrust, which in turn,
allows the use of intermediate anchors rather than main
anchors. A planer pipe guide or spring support hanger
is used in the system as shown, allowing the thermal
growth present in the vertical pipe leg to be taken as
natural flexibility in the long horizontal pipe run.

Figure 2
There are many applications where thermal movement
in the piping system is too great for a Tied Single
Assembly. In these instances, a Tied Universal Assembly
is the correct choice. The expansion joint assembly
should be designed to fill the offset leg as shown so
that axial movement within this pipe leg is absorbed
by the bellows assembly. It is good practice to keep
the maximum distance passible between the bellows.
This results in low offset forces on adjacent by the tie
rods or spring angers when center spools are long and
diameters large.

Figure 3
A Tied Universal Assembly is often used to absorb
thermal expansion in a multi-planer piping system as
shown. This feature allows their use in a wide variety
of different installations where main anchors and pipe
alignment guides cannot be provided. The same design
requirements as mentioned above also apply in this
case. Tied Universal Assemblies are generally used to
protect compressors, pumps, and turbines. They are also
used to absorb thermal expansion in elevated piping
systems found in oil refineries, power plants, and petro-
chemical installations.

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Application Engineering :
Hinged bellows Assembly

Figure 1
When two Hinged Bellows Assemblies are installed in
a “Z” offset as shown, they can absorb large amounts
of thermal movement in a deflected position joints can
be cold sprung (pre-set in a deflected position) in order
to maximize their movement capability. The thermal
expansion in the offset leg is absorbed by the natural
flexibility of the horizontal pipe runs. Pressure thrust is
contained by the hinge restraint, allowing intermediate
type anchors to be used. Planer pipe guides will permit
the offset leg to swing through its movement arc as
shown. It is good practice to make (L1) the maximum
possible and (L2) a minimum.

Figure 2
This system of Hinged Bellows Assemblies is designed
to absorb thermal movement in both the horizontal leg
and vertical offset leg. Location of the expansion joints
should be as follows: Make distance (L1) and (L2) the
maximum possible, with (L3) the minimum possible. The
hinge restraint is restraint is designed to absorb pressure
thrust and weight of the pipe between the two Hinge
Units. Forces on anchors and equipment connections are
reduced to friction and low offset forces.

Figure 3
In a long piping system, the number of expansion
joints can be reduced by incorporating four Hinged
Bellows Assemblies in a “U” bend system as shown.
Pressure drop in the system is kept to a minimum, and
pipe supports reduced in number when compared to a
system using pipe loops. An intermediate anchor at the
“U” bend divides the system in two equal expanding
pipe sections. Cold springing is used to increase the
movement capability of the expansion joints.

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Application Engineering :
Hinged bellows Assembly / Gimbal bellows Assembly

Figure 4
The Two-Hinged bellows Assembly system shown
is often used where a pipeline crosses a roadway or
rail line that is supported by a pipe bridge or trellis.
The hinge restraint is designed to support the center
spool between the expansion joints in addition to the
pressure thrust generated by the system pressure. The
Hinged Bellows Assemblies can be cold sprung, which
further increases the overall movement capability of the
expansion joints. Offset forces are usually low, hence
loads on the bridge structure are kept to a minimum.

Figure 5
In a multi-planer piping system the use of two Gimbals
Bellows Assemblies in a multi-plane “Z” bend is the
best solution. The gimbals restraint allows thermal
expansion in two planes as shown, while still absorbing
the pressure thrust. The thermal expansion in the offset
leg is taken by the flexibility in the long horizontal pipe
runs. The planer pipe guides shown control the direction
of this vertical movement. Intermediate anchors are used
to contain the resultant low offset forces.

Figure 6
There are many applications in a multi-planer piping
system that the horizontal pipe leg is insufficiently
flexible to absorb the thermal expansion in the offset
leg. To accommodate this movement, A Single Hinged
Bellows Assembly is used in conjunction with the two
Gimbals bellows Assemblies in the locations shown.
It is good practice to make (L1) and (L2) the maximum
dimensions possible with (L3) the minimum possible. A
regular pipe guide must be used on the lower pipe leg,
while a planer pipe guide is used on the upper leg.

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Application Engineering :
Pressure Balanced Elbow Assembly

Figure 1
This example shows a single Pressure Balanced Elbow
Assembly used to protect rotating equipment from the
effects of thermal expansion between an intermediate
anchor (A) and the equipment. In operation, the thermal
growth in the system compresses the line bellows
(A). Internal pressure acting through the tie rods
instantaneously elongates the balanced system. If no
lateral movement is present, the number of convolutions
in bellow (A) and (B) are equal. Pressure Balanced
Elbow Assembles are frequently used on gas and steam
turbines, pumps, and condenser installations.

Figure 2
A Single Pressure Balanced Elbow Assembly can be
used to absorb lateral and axial movement. In the
example shown, bellows (A) has sufficient convolutions
to absorb both the axial and lateral movement present
in the piping system. The balancing bellows (B) requires
only sufficient convolutions to compensate for the axial
movement present in the horizontal line. Intermediate
anchors (IA) and pipe alignment guides (G) should be
installed in the locations shown.

Figure 3
There are many installations where the lateral movement
present in the system exceeds the capability of a single
Pressure Balanced Elbow Assembly. This problem
is best overcome by the use of a Universal Pressure
Balanced Elbow Assembly as shown. The line bellows
(A1) and (A2) are linked by a section of pipe that allows
greater lateral movement in addition to the required
axial movement present. The balancing bellows (B) is
designed to compensate for axial movement only. Tie
rods link both sets of bellows and absorb the pressure
thrust, resulting in low forces on adjacent equipment
and structures. This design finds wide application on
turbine/condenser crossovers, boiler feed water pumps,
and other critical applications.

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Application Engineering :
In-Line Pressure Balanced Assembly
Externally Pressurized Pressure Balanced Assembly
In-Line Pressure Balanced Assembly
Figure 1
This example shows an In-Line Pressure Balanced unit in a typical installation. The two pieces of equipment are load
sensitive requiring very low forces and moments at the flagged attachments. Both pieces of equipment are allowed to
expand due to temperature while the In-Line Pressure Balanced Assembly absorbs all the axial growth. This style of
expansion joint should be guided if the lengths of pipe between the equipment and the expansion joint exceed four
times the diameter of the pipe. Refer to pipe guide spacing on page 18.

Externally Pressurized Pressure Balanced Assembly

Figure 2
This example shows an Externally Pressurized Pressure Balanced Assembly in a typical installation. The two pieces
of equipment are load sensitive requiring very low forces and moments at the flagged attachments. Both Pieces of
equipment are allowed to expand due to temperature while the Externally Pressurized Pressure Balanced Assembly
absorbs all the axial growth. The first pipe guide is internal to the expansion joint so the next set of guides start at 14
times the diameter of the line pipe (Guide Spacing page 18). This type of system can absorb much lager amounts of
axial growth than the In-Line Pressure Balanced Assembly

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SPECIAL NOTE OF EXPANSION JOINT

Spring Rate
The spring rate is the force or moment required to move a bellows in the axial, lateral or angular direction. The data
units are specified in pounds/inch for axial and lateral movements and foot-pounds/degree for angular movements.

Spring Force / Moment

The spring force or moment is the force required to move a bellows through the total required axial. lateral or angular
movement.

Bellows Effective Area

The bellows effective area determines the pressure thrust when a bellows is subjected to pressure. This area is
specified in square-inches.

Pressure Thrust
Pressure Thrust is the force that is exerted when a bellows is pressurized. The pressure thrust is the result of the
bellows effective area multiplied by the pressure. Always use the maximum possible pressure (typically the test
pressure) when determining the pressure thrust.

Pressure thrust [lbs.] = bellows effective area [in]X maximum pressure [lbs./in]

The pressure thrust must be restrained either by means of pipe anchors or by the equipment itself to which the
expansion joint or pipe section is attached. If this cannot be achieved or proves expensive, the pressure thrust must
be restrained by suitable expansion joint hardware, (i.e., hinges, gimbals or tie-rods). Consult with American BOA for
the selection of the most economic expansion joint design.

Pipe Anchor
A pipe anchor is the point along the piping system where the pipe is fixed. The anchor must restrain the pressure
thrust, the spring forces of the bellows and the friction of the pipe guides. The distance between the pipe anchors
determines the thermal expansion.

Anchor force [lbs.] = pressure thrust + spring force = friction

Pipe Guides / support

pipe guides prevent pipe instability (squirm, buckling) and control bellows movements. Pipe supports must support
the weight so it does not aversively affect the bellows. It is recommended that an expansion joint be installed near
a pipe anchor and two pipe guides be located on the opposite side of the expansion joint. If this is not possible, two
pipe guides are required on each side of the expansion joint. Refer to the figures below for orientation and EJMA for
appropriate.

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SPECIAL NOTE OF EXPANSION JOINT

Fatigue Cycle
A fatigue cycle is defined as one complete movement from the initial position in the piping system to the operating
position and back to the initial position.

The movement capacity (rated movement) of expansion joints and expansion compensators stated in this brochure
refer to 1000 full fatigue cycles. If more than 1000 fatigue cycles are necessary to meet special plant design
requirements, the permissible movement shall be determined as follow:

Fatigue Cycle Table A

No of Cycles Permissible movement

1000 100%
5000 63%
10000 52%

Temperature (rated)
The rated temperature is the maximum temperature to which rated pressures and movements can be utilized. Refer to
the data sheets for the temperature to which rated pressures and compensators.

Pressure (rated)
The rated temperature is the maximum temperature to which rated pressures and movements can be utilized. Refer to
the data sheets for the temperature rating of the individual expansion joints / compensators.

Movement (rated)
The rated movement is the amount of thermal expansion a bellows can absorb at the rated temperature, pressure
and fatigue cycles. The movements specified in this catalogue are non-concurrent. Refer to the table below to
determine the affect of movement on fatigue cycles.

Fatigue Cycle Table (B)

Percentage of movement utilized Expected no. of fatigue cycles

100% 1,000
75% 2,700
50% 10,600
25% >100,000

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EXPANSION JOINT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Customer's Name Date Page

of
Address Project Name Delivery On-Site

Specification # Inquiry #

Contact Name Phone # Item # / Tag # Item # / Tag # Item # / Tag #

Fax

Quantity per Tag

Please give careful thought to the figures you give -for superior design and service life.

Expansion Joint Frame & Belt Style Selection (Others available): is unsure of syule. Please check here (Attach Sketck )

DUCT SIZE (Inside Dimensons or Diameter) feet-Inches / mm

SIZE

FACE TO FACE DIMENSION (to replace original or required dimension) Inches / mm

LOCATION (Nearest Equipement - FD Fan Outlet, Precip Inlet, Stack, Etc)

FLOWING MEDIUM (Air, Flue Gas, Tail Gas, Air & Abrasive Dust, etc. - see Note)

DUST LOAD Static: Lb / Sq foot or Flowing: Grains / SCF

SERVICE/GAS

VELOCITY Feet per Second

Flow DIRECTION (Up, Down, Horizontal, Angled Down)

DESIGN MAXIMUM (5 psig) Inches Water Column / kPag

PRESSURE NORMAL (standard continuous) Inches Water column / kPag

NORMAL CONTINUOUS ℉/℃

GAS TEMPERATURE ℉/℃

TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE MAX
DURATION PER EVENT Hours
(Upset)
CUMULATIVE DURATION Hours

AMBIENT MAXIMUM (also due to nearby equipment) ℉/℃

TEMPERATURE MINIMUM ℉/℃

NUMBER OF CYCLES (START-UP &SHUTDOWN) PER YEAR -Note Vibration

AXIAL COMPRESSION (x Plane) Inches / mm

AXiAL EXTENSION Inches / mm

MOVEMENTS

LATERAL DEFLECTON (EACH PLANE Y - Z) Inches / mm

LATERAL PRESET - Note Direction(s) Inches / mm

ANGULATION / IN-PLANE OF LATERAL(Yes/No) Degrees

TORSON Degrees

DUCT MATERIAL - (Special paint specfication - Yes /No - standard prmer is OK

DUCT THICKNESS / Internal or External insulation thickness Inche / mm

DUCT MATING FLANGE PATTERN(S) - Attached Reference #

DUCT

DUCT CORNER Radius or Square

DUST BARRIER PILLOW Yes / No Retaned by Pins[] or Tabs[]

INTERNAL LINERS Integral / Shipped Loose / Abrasion plate / Single overlap / other
NOTES: Gas & Dust data / Dew point / Refractory / Vibration / Exteral Loads / Gas Turbine - Hot or Cold Walls / etc.

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