RUBBER EXPANSION JOINTS

INTRODUCTION
Based on our accumulated knowledge and experience in rubber expansio n joi nt desig n and ma nufacturing , we
would like to suggest our Integral Steel Flange Type Rubber Expansion Joints for GRP/FRP fla nge or pipe lines.
In consideration of specific conditions of GRP/FRP pipe lines, we have specia lly desig ned t he Integ ral steel fla nge
type rubber expansion joints, not to transmit thrust force loads to counter flange at all.
The integral steel flange type rubber expansion joint completely absorbs thrust f orce to be occurred f ro m
expansion joints during operation, so no thrust force is transmitted to coun ter flange.
By using the integral steel flange type design, counter flange is completely protect ed from such th ru st force, and
it absolutely guarantees safety, reliability and long lifecycle.
The following parameters should be considered:
II> Operating Pressure
11> Product Dimensions
II> Design Movements
11> Flange Characteristics [GRP]

CONSTRUCTION
INTEGRAL STEEL FLANGE
TIE ROD

EXPANSION .DINT BODY COUBLE LOCK NUT

REINFORCEMENT LAYERS WRAPAROUND STEEL

ARCH RING PRCNIDING MINIMUM OF 3
ADDITDNAL LAYER OVER ARCH

Note: Based on customers' requirements, FDA- or WRC certified food grade rubber expansion joints are available.

OPERATING TEMPERATURES

STANDARD MATRTIALS(RUBBER)
OPERATING TEMPERATURES(MAX)
INTERNAL TUBE EXTERNAL TUBE
Butyl Butyl B 23 0•F 11o·c
EPDM EPDM E 230•F 11o·c
Hypalon Hypalon H 225•F 11o·c
Hypalon Neoprene HN 225•F 11o·c
Nitrile Neoprene NiN 21 o·F 9s·c
Neoprene Natural NR 180•F s 2·c
Viton Viton w 4oo·F 2o5·c

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TIE-RODS WITH INTEGRAL STEEL FLANGE

Design of Integral Steel Flange (Split Type)

TR-1SF TR-2SF
With two tie-rods

With three tie- rods

TR-JSF TR-4SF

With four tie-rods

TR-5SF
With multiple tie-rods

TR-1SF tie rods with nuts and metallic/rubber washers

TR-2SF tie rods with nuts and metallic/rubber washers c/w compression pi pe limiter
TR-3SF tie rods with compression/elongation limite r nuts
TR-4SF tie rods with external nuts and spherical washers
TR-SSF tie rods with externaVinternal nuts and spherical washers

STEEL RING SPACERS

Steel r1ng spacers must be used 1n case of mat1ng flange s w1th ra1sed face> 1 6mmT

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 HINGE FOR ANGULAR RUBBER EXPANSION JOINTS

Hinge is designed to support the pressure thrust due to internal pressure, in special case can support also the
weight of piping/device.
Angular rubber expansion joints allow movements only on 1 plain; for a correct installa t io n must be designed at
series of 2/3 pieces.

Hinge with Gusset plate gusset plates

integral steel flange

Hinge with Integral steel flange

Integral flange mend plate detail

Typical1nstallat1on of angular rubber expansion jo1nts on

Hmge w1th Integral steel flange
system w1th GRP and metallic mat1ng flanges

Integral steel flange type Rubber Expans1on JOint 100 Inch w1th H1nge

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 Demounting joints

movements
axial axial rated minimum
NO inches LT compression extension lateral working burst vacuum
p ressure pressu re
(~1~) (~2~) (~3~) (~3~) (ba r) (bar) (mm Hg)
100 4 203 15 10 10 11 45
125 5 203 15 10 10 9.7 38 760
150 6 203 15 10 10 9.7 38
200 8 203 15 10 10 9.7 38
250 10 203 15 10 10 9.7 38
300 12 203 15 10 10 9.7 24 760
350 14 203 15 10 10 9.7 19
400 16 203 15 10 10 6.2 19
450 18 203 15 10 10 4.8 19
500 20 203 15 10 10 4.8 19 760
550 22 254 15 10 10 4.8 19
600 24 254 15 10 10 4.8 19
650 26 254 15 10 10 4.8 16
700 28 254 15 10 10 4.8 16 760
750 30 254 15 10 10 4.1 16
800 32 254 15 10 10 4.1 16
850 34 254 15 10 10 4.1 16
900 36 254 15 10 10 4.1 16 760
950 38 254 15 10 10 4.1 16
1000 40 254 15 10 10 4.1 16
1050 42 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1100 44 305 15 10 10 4.1 16 760
1150 46 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1200 48 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1250 50 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1300 52 305 15 10 10 4.1 16 760
1350 54 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1400 56 305 15 10 10 4.1 16
1450 58 305 15 10 10 4.1 14
1500 60 355 15 10 10 4.1 14 760
1650 66 355 15 10 10 3.5 14
1800 72 355 15 10 10 3.5 14
1950 78 355 15 10 10 3.5 14 760
2100 84 355 15 10 10 3.5 8
[1) LT d1mens1on 1s related to working pressure values on tab . for different pressure values LT d1mens1on can change.
[2) Demounting JOint
[3) For Installation adjustment
• flange drilling · UNI-DIN-ANSI-AV\WA-85 and other standard and/or special drilling

They are rubber expansion joints that can be compressed [10 to 15 mm] by
means of threaded tie-rods, thus allowing a quick replacement of pipe
components

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 RUBBER EXPANSION JOINTS FLANGE TO GRP FLANGE COUPLING SYSTEMS

MEGA-01 The best solution that is designed for large dimension pipe li nes w ith mediu m/h igh pressure.

EXTERNAL INTEGRAL FLAN::E

GRPFLANGE
I GLASS REIN FORCED PLASTIC I

MEGA-02 Economical solution that is designed for small/medium pipe lines w ith medium/ l ow pressure.

METALLIC REINFORCIN:: RIN::

EXTERNAL SPLI TT ED
GUSSET PLATE

MEGA-OJ In case no space is available for the above MEGA-01 or MEGA- 02.
For medium/low pressure only.
TIE RODS TR -4/TR-5
INTERNAL INTEGRAL FLANGE ELASTIC RUBBER BODY

METALLIC REINFORCING RIN::

GRP FLANGE INTERNAL INTEGRAL FLANGE

(GLASS REINFORCED PLASH: I

MEGA-04 In case no space is available for the above MEGA-01 or MEGA- 02.
For small dimension and low/medium pressure only.

GRP FLANGE
(GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC I

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 WHY INTEGRAL STEEL FLANGE TYPE SHOULD BE USED ON GRP/FRP PIPE LINE

r IN CASE OF USING GUSSET PLATE DESIGN

After installation, cracks can be occurred on GRP/FRP pipe line due to the t hrust f orce. Thrust force ca used by
tie-rods has affected onto the back-up ring [retainer ring] continuously and it l eads t he pipe line se r ious
damages.

~ IN CASE OF USING INTEGRAL STEEL FLANGE TYPE DESIGN

By using the integral steel flange type design, thrust force caused by the tie-rods are not t ransmitted to counte r
flange. The integral steel flange type design completely absorbs the t hrust force to be occurred duri ng
operation, so no thrust force is transmitted to counter flange.

FEA RESULTS OF TIE RODS WITH INTEGRAL STEEL FLANGE

FEA [FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS] on tie rods with integral steel flange can be done at the request of custome rs.

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 Rubber Expansion Joint Manufacturing

B RUBBER ARCH &

BODY BUILDING

C RUBBER BODY REINFORCEMENT

A MOLD PREPARATION

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 G HYDROSTATIC TEST

D BEFORE VULCANIZING
(WITH WRAPPING)
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