TWINFLEX

TWIN-SPHERE RUBBER JOINT with floating flanges

Features
• Resistance High Pressure: The excellent molding • Highly effective to eliminate sound and vibration.
technique, combined with tough chemical fibers, • Excellent in resisting the effects of heat, water
gives TWINFLEX an outstanding pressure and weathering, etc.
withstandability. It can withstand the bursting • Other advantages :
pressure of over 780psi. (55kgf/cm2) and the 1. Neither gasket nor packing is needed.
max. working pressure of 300psi. (20kgf/cm2) 2. Mass production makes comparatively low
• Allow large compression, elongation, and angular prices possible.
movement. 3. Fit for use as both expansion and flexible
• Fit for suction and delivery (discharge). joint.
• Outstanding in absorbing thermal expansion. 4. A good insulator to electricity.

Typical Applications
1) Pressure piping systems for water and warm
water used in building equipment and general
industrial plants, etc.
2) Pump lines and turbine lines used for power
generation plants, industrial machinery and
universal pump, blowers, etc.
3) Feed-water and drainage lines for waterworks,
sewerage and sanitary piping system, etc.
Others : This connector has wide range of
applications in waste water disposal plants, mines
and chemical plants, etc.
** Please note that TWINFLEX is not applicable
to oils, circulation pumps for pool water, air,
gases and hot water supply line. **

Applicable Fluid
• Applicable Fluid : water, warm water, sea water,
weak acids, alkalines, etc.
• Other kinds of fluids may be applicable with the
change of the composition or constituents of
rubber. For details, please consult us.

• Structure
No. Parts Materials
1 Flange Mild Steel (FCD/SS400)
2 Reinforcing Ring Carbon Steel (SWRH)
3 Inner Rubber Synthetic Rubber
4 Outer Rubber Synthetic Rubber
5 Reinforcing Cord Synthetic Fiber
• Standard item employs JIS10K flange. May be
replaced with ANSI, BS, DIN, and other standard
(drilling).

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• Dimension and Allowable Movement
Nominal Dia. Dimension (mm) Allowable Movement (mm) Installation Tolerance (mm)
Ply
(A) L ØA Ød T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M.( ° ) T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M.( ° )
32 4 175 80 40 20 10 20 30 8 3 6 10
40 4 175 80 40 20 10 20 30 8 3 6 10
50 4 175 96 50 20 10 20 30 8 3 6 10
65 4 175 115 65 20 10 20 30 8 3 6 10
80 4 175 125 75 20 10 20 30 8 3 6 10
100 6 225 152 100 25 15 30 30 10 3 6 10
125 6 225 182 125 25 15 30 30 10 3 6 10
150 6 225 212 150 25 15 30 30 10 3 6 10
200 8 325 263 200 30 20 40 30 12 3 6 10
250 8 325 322 250 30 20 40 30 12 3 6 10
300 8 325 370 300 30 20 40 30 12 3 6 10
T.M. = Transverse Movement • Use the products within the given allowable movements.
A.E. = Axial Elongation • Tolerances for installation are included in the allowable movements
A.C. = Axial Compression (Allowable movements = Tolerances for installation + Operating movements)
A.M. = Angular Movement
• Although allowable movements are given, no allowance for elongation is
recommended when installing the joint.

• Operating Condition
• Normal Working Pressure :
Below 150A size : Max. 20kgf/cm2 at normal temp.
Over 200A size : Max. 16kgf/cm2 at normal temp.
• Bursting Pressure : 55kgf/cm2 (780 psi.) or
above at normal temp.
• Working Temperature : -10 to 70 deg. C.
* For high temp. application, please consult us. *

Max. Working Pressure [MPa] {kgf/cm2}

• Control Unit
In case of the following conditions, control unit is When control units are required to assist with
recommended to use for protection of connectors. the installation of joint, refer to the below table.
• In case that it is hard to support reaction force
(thrust) by pressure during the test operation or
normal operation. Max Working Size
• In case that lateral movement is anticipated more Pressure 32-100A 125A 150-300A
than the designed movement. 10kgf/cm 2
No No Yes
• In case that the connectors are anticipated to be
16, 20kgf/cm2 No Yes Yes
compressed when installation.

• Notes
1. Information in the above table is for single 5. Before installation of the joint, check any cracks on
displacement only. In case of complex rubber body surface, especially after a long period
displacement, follow the below expression. storage.
6. In case of the joint movements, pay attention for
C.EL(C)=A.EL(C) x { 1-(A.T.M.-T.M. x A.A.M.-A.M.) } rubber body not to be damaged by external
M A.T.M. A.A.M. objects (especially those with sharp edge).
C.EL(C) = Correct Elongation (Compression) 7. Keep joints away from heat when installation.
T.M. = Transverse Movement
Cover the joint with protection sheet to free from
A.EL(C) = Allowable Elongation (Compression)
any harm of sparks resulted from welding, pre-
A.A.M. = Allowable Angular Movement
A.T.M. = Allowable Transverse Movement arcing and grinding near the spot of installation.
8. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight for outdoor
2. Install the joint according to the above given piping to prevent aging and deterioration of rubber.
allowable dimensions. 9. If oil, fat, organic solvent (like thinner, toluene),
3. Do not install joints at full limits of all allowable acid or alkali are adhered, wipe them off quickly.
movements simultaneously. 10. To avoid elongation of the joint by reaction force
4. Always check suitability of the operating conditions resulted from water pressure, fix pipes before and
when installation of the joint. after the joint.

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TOZEN PHILIPPINES, INC. TOZEN SANGYO CO., LTD.

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