Selecting and Measuring Expansion Joints
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Expansion Joints with Sealing Flanged Ends for Metal Pipe
Because the flanges are molded into the body for a wide sealing surface, these joints provide a tighter seal than other expansion joints. Each flange is supported by a zinc-plated steel plate. Flanges mate with a same-size flat-surface Class 150 flange without the need for a gasket. Joints reduce stress, vibration, and noise in metal piping systems by providing a point of flexibility to absorb movement. They have a flexible body that is reinforced with cord for added strength.
Mount these expansion joints as close as possible to anchor points. Attach limit rod sets (sold separately) to the flanges to prevent overextension where anchoring is insufficient. To accommodate the thickness of the limit rod mounting plate, use bolts that are 7/8" longer than the bolts connecting the expansion joint to the pipe flange. Each set of limit rods requires eight bolts (not included).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- For Use With: Coolant, Grease, Hydraulic Fluid, Water
- Temperature Range: -65° to 220° F
- Maximum Pressure: 210 psi @ 72° F
- Maximum Vacuum: 29 in. of Hg @ 72° F
Expansion Joints | |||||||||||||
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Distance | Limit Rod Sets | ||||||||||||
| Flange OD | Pipe Size  | Lg. | No. of Bolt Holes | Compression | Expansion | Offset | Expansion Joint Type | Flange Material | Bolt Hole Size | Each | Pair | ||
| 6" | 2 | 6" | 4 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 3/4" | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 7" | 2 1/2 | 6" | 4 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7 1/2" | 3 | 6" | 4 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 9" | 4 | 6" | 8 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10" | 5 | 6" | 8 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 7/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 11" | 6 | 6" | 8 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 7/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 13 1/2" | 8 | 6" | 8 | 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 9/16" | Single Bulb | Neoprene Rubber | 7/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Expansion Joints with Flanged Ends
- For Use With: Coolant, Hydrochloric Acid, Water
- Temperature Range: -0° to 400° F
- Maximum Pressure: See table
- Maximum Vacuum: 29 in. of Hg @ 72° F
The PTFE body on these expansion joints has a super-smooth surface that stands up to corrosive chemicals. Joints have a triple-bulb design that provides excellent vibration absorption, reducing stress on your piping system. The flanges mate with a same-size flat-surface Class 150 flange without the need for a gasket. Limit rods are attached to the flanges to prevent overextension.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Distance | Threaded Bolt Holes | |||||||||||
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| Flange OD | Pipe Size | Lg. | No. of Bolt Holes | Compression | Expansion | Offset | Max. Pressure | Expansion Joint Type | Flange Material | Bolt Hole Thread Size | Each | |
Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Coated PTFE Plastic | ||||||||||||
| 5" | 1 1/2 | 2" | 4 | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 1/2"-13 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 6" | 2 | 2 3/4" | 4 | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/8" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 5/8"-11 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7" | 2 1/2 | 3 3/16" | 4 | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/8" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 5/8"-11 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7 1/2" | 3 | 3 5/8" | 4 | 1" | 1" | 1/2" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 5/8"-11 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 9" | 4 | 3 5/8" | 8 | 1" | 1" | 1/2" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 5/8"-11 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 11" | 6 | 4" | 8 | 1 1/8" | 1 1/8" | 9/16" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 3/4"-10 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 13 1/2" | 8 | 6" | 8 | 1 1/8" | 1 1/8" | 9/16" | 120 psi @ 72° F | Triple Bulb | Iron | 3/4"-10 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Expansion Joint Reducers with Flanged Ends
Connect different pipe sizes in your line while adding a point of flexibility between them. These expansion joints absorb movement between two connected pipes to reduce stress, vibration, and noise. Their flanged ends mate with same-size Class 150 flanges without the need for a gasket. Each flange is supported by a zinc-plated steel plate. The body of these expansion joints is reinforced with cord for added strength.
Your pipe system must be rigidly anchored on both sides of the expansion joint to control expansion or contraction of the line. When proper anchoring cannot be provided, limit rods (sold separately) are required.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- For Use With: Air, Alcohol, Calcium Chloride, Coolant, Grain Alcohol, Grease, Hydraulic Fluid, Sodium Carbonate (20% in Water), Water
- Temperature Range: -20° to 250° F
- Maximum Pressure: See Table
- Maximum Vacuum: 26 in. of Hg @ 72° F
Unthreaded Bolt Holes | ||||||||||||||||
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Flange OD | Pipe Size | No. of Bolt Holes | Distance | Bolt Hole Size | ||||||||||||
(A) | (B) | (A) | (B) | Lg. | (A) | (B) | Compression | Expansion | Offset | Max. Pressure | Expansion Joint Type | Flange Material | (A) | (B) | Each | |
EPDM Rubber | ||||||||||||||||
| 6" | 4 1/4" | 2 | 1 | 8" | 4 | 4 | 1" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 3/4" | 5/8" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 6" | 5" | 2 | 1 1/2 | 8" | 4 | 4 | 1" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 3/4" | 5/8" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7 1/2" | 6" | 3 | 2 | 8" | 4 | 4 | 1 3/8" | 11/16" | 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 3/4" | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 9" | 6" | 4 | 2 | 8" | 8 | 4 | 1 3/8" | 11/16" | 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 3/4" | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 9" | 7 1/2" | 4 | 3 | 8" | 8 | 4 | 1 3/8" | 11/16" | 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 3/4" | 3/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 11" | 9" | 6 | 4 | 8" | 8 | 8 | 1 9/16" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 190 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 7/8" | 3/4" | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 13 1/2" | 11" | 8 | 6 | 8" | 8 | 8 | 1 9/16" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 190 psi @ 72° F | Single Bulb | EPDM Rubber | 7/8" | 7/8" | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Pipe Size | |||||
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| (A) | (B) | Rod Lg. | Includes | Pkg. | |
| 2 | 1 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 | 1 1/2 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3 | 2 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4 | 2 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4 | 3 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 6 | 4 | 14" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 6 | 17" | Four Limit Rod Plates, Two Limit Rods with Nuts | 00000000 | 000000 |