MERCER Vibraflex Reinforced

Rubber Pipe
Style 150– for Fluid Service Only
150 psi Working Pressure

Style 250–
250 psi Working Pressure

Construction Features
Custom built to your exact speci-
fications in lengths up to 12 feet
and diameters from 1” to 48”.
n C
 hoice of eight cover and tube
elastomers.
n C
 hoice of cover to match tube materials
or different materials for superior
resistance to external conditions.
Performance Features
n C
 arcass constructed of multiple plies
n H
 igh temperature resistant fabric reinforcement of polyester tire cord to minimize
for operating temperatures up to 350°F. when elongation.
required.
n B
 aked Enamel, Galvanized Ductile
n C
 omponents are pressure cured, resulting in Iron, Carbon or Stainless Steel Split
structurally sound, long service life. Backup Rings.
n O
 ptional exterior coat of Hypalon paint provides
additional protection against oxidation, corona, n 1
 50 lb. ASA drilling is standard. Other
acid splashing or acid fumes. drillings or completely customized
drillings as required. Opposite flanges
n R
 educes water line noises and vibrations can have different drillings to serve as
caused by the pipe wall. transition pieces.
n Reduces “water hammer”. n H
 elical wound spring wire runs through
the carcass for radial reinforcement.
n P
 revents electrolytic action by eliminating
metal-to-metal contact. n C
 an be built with permanent offset to
compensate for existing or designed
piping misalignment.
150-MR3
 Retaining Rings are rigid, baked
enamel ductile iron. Other materials
Series
or finishes on special order. 150, HT150,
Optional Coating 250 & HT250
of Hypalon Paint

Carcass made of Multiple Plies

of Tough, Rubber Impregnated
Fabric and Tire Cord
Smooth Leakproof Tube
Helical Wire Radial Reinforcement Flanges Integral
with Body

Style 150
Allowable Movements
Face Typical Transverse
to Hose Lengths Motion
I.D Face Size (in) (in)
1 9 1
11/4 10 7/8
FLANGE 11/2 11 3/4
O.D.
2 12 3/4
21/2 16 5/8
3 18 5/8
4 24 5/8
5 30 5/8
6 36 5/8
8 36 1/2
Series 150 (Working Pressure 150 psi and Full Vacuum) 10 36 1/2
12 48 1/2
The Vibraflex 150 reinforced rubber pipe is hand built by our skilled craftsmen.
To minimize pipe elongation, the carcass is constructed of multiple plies of
high tensile polyester tire cord or Kevlar for high temperatures. Helical spring
steel wire is imbedded in the carcass to prevent kinking or crushing as well as Series 150 & 250
for radial pressure reinforcement. A variety of cover and tube elastomers are Material Availability &
available, offering superior chemical, aging and temperature resistance from Operating Temperatures
-30° to +250°F operating temperatures. Please refer to the choices on the Series STANDARD Max
150 & MATERIALS Oper.
table to the right. 250 Tube Cover Temp.
B Butyl Butyl 250°F
E EPDM EPDM 250°F
Proper Installation H Hypalon Hypalon 225°F
Series 250 Procedures: HN Hypalon Neoprene 225°F
N Neoprene Neoprene 225°F
The Vibraflex 250 has all the features 1. A
 nchor rigid metal piping securely. Do NH Neoprene Hypalon 225°F
of the 150, with working pressures up not weld near rubber. Ni Nitrile Nitrile 210°F
to 250 psi and full vacuum. 2. U
 se suitable hangers so weight is not NiN Nitrile Neoprene 210°F
on the Vibraflex hose. NR Neoprene Natural 225°F
3. M
 easure lengths accurately, then R Natural Natural 180°F
install Vibraflex in exact normal length, RN Natural Neoprene 180°F
Series HT150 avoiding compression or elongation. V Viton® Viton® 250°F

& HT250 4. T
 ighten bolts in equal steps until
rubber flange bulges slightly between
Series HT150 & HT250
retaining ring and adjoining pipe
Material Availability &
The Vibraflex HT150 & HT250 are a Operating Temperatures
flange. Check bolt tightness several
High Temperature series. The tube days after initial operation and then HIGH TEMPERATURE Max
and cover are either EPDM or Viton® periodically thereafter. HT150/ MATERIAL Oper.
HT250 Cover Temp.
and the reinforcement is Kevlar for
5. C
 heck temperature and pressure K-E EPDM 350°F
full pressure service up to 350°F. ratings for intended service. K-V Viton® 350°F

MERCER RUBBER Co.

350 Rabro Drive • Hauppauge, NY 11788 • Tel 631-582-1524 • FAX 631-348-0279 Wu1006
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