INTRODUCTION TYPICAL FLEXI – JOINT

Flexi-joint coupled pipe-work may be

temporary or permanent and will
prevent the transmission of vibration
and noise and allow flexibility in length
and alignment.

Our Flexi-joints enable pipe work that

has been cut to approximate length to
be coupled together with only the aid
of a spanner. This negates the need to
weld, flange groove or thread in order
to extend, repair or create pipe work
for moderate system pressures.

It is also possible to assemble the

flexi-joint in cramped locations and still
retain a uniform leak-proof loading on
the seal. Many years of successful
application to thousands of pipe-work
systems coupled with a progressive
product development programme,
enable us to offer this popular fitting
for an ever-increasing range of
applications.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

 Generates a positive seal

even with angular
misalignments of up to 4º.
 Quickly assembled in cramped
locations.
 Dampens vibration and noise
transmission.
 Allows close grouping of pipe-
work with no rotational
constraint.

SIZES

To fit standard schedule tube or pipe

outside diameters of 0.675 inches or
17.15mm up to 4.500 inches or GASKETS AVAILABLE
114.30mm.
We are able to offer you a choice of
MATERIALS four types of gasket to suit specific
temperature requirements.
 Standard - Mild steel sleeve
zinc plated
 Non-standard – Mild steel
sleeve coated in either
Cupronickel or Durogard.
 Non-standard – Copper sleeve
 APPLICATIONS
Gasket Min Max
Material Operating Operating Flexi-joints are used in a wide variety
Temperature Temperature of industrial marine locomotive and
NITRILE -30ºC 120ºC
process applications for fast efficient
VITON A -20ºC 210ºC
installation of pipe-work carrying oil,
SILICON -60ºC 200ºC
EPDM -50ºC 130ºC
water, solvents, steam and other
gases. Many hose pipe couplings with
EPDM gaskets have been introduced wire or clip fastenings can be replaced
as the softer material improves sealing with this protected seal joint which is
on certain applications whilst preferred by many operators of power
maintaining wear resistance. equipment and compressors, etc, also
by heating, ventilating and air
conditioning engineers. Agricultural
HOW IT WORKS
workers, laying temporary irrigation or
liquid insecticides systems prefer
The principle of a compression joint is flexi-joint couplings to other forms of
well proven, the resilient seal is attachments. Applications are almost
constrained to contract onto the pipe unlimited for this universal joint.
diameter when the clamp is tightened
and will seal on all normal pipe
surfaces that are free from deep WHAT TO DO NEXT
scratches gouges and dents. The
friction grip will prevent slip at low Our Sales Department will be pleased
pressures but will require external to quote you for flexi-joints to suit your
restraint at high pressure (see table application. If you require assistance
Below). our Technical Department with its long
experience of connection solution
Flexi- Flexi- Flexi- Self Externally design will be only too happy to advise
joint joint joint restrained restrained you.
outside overall overall pressure pressure
diameter width length rating rating
1.78 2.48 2.25 100 PSI 300PSI
1.98 3.75 2.25 100 PSI 300PSI
2.16 4.00 2.50 100 PSI 300PSI
2.16 4.00 2.50 100 PSI 300PSI
2.36 4.12 2.88 100 PSI 300PSI
2.42 4.25 2.88 100 PSI 300PSI
2.42 4.25 3.00 100 PSI 300PSI
2.61 4.37 3.00 100 PSI 300PSI
2.61 4.37 4.00 100 PSI 300PSI
2.77 4.62 3.25 80PSI 200PSI
2.88 4.75 3.25 80PSI 200PSI
3.11 4.93 3.50 80PSI 200PSI
3.48 5.43 4.00 80PSI 200PSI
3.61 5.56 4.00 80PSI 200PSI
4.88 6.87 4.50 80PSI 200PSI
4.52 6.50 6.50 80PSI 200PSI
4.88 6.87 5.00 80PSI 200PSI
5.13 7.12 5.00 60PSI 150PSI
5.13 7.12 6.25 60PSI 150PSI
5.38 7.43 5.00 60PSI 150PSI
5.38 7.43 6.50 60PSI 150PSI
5.63 7.68 5.00 60PSI 150PSI
6.38 8.43 6.50 60PSI 150PSI