Fluastal expansion joints

Fluastal expansion joints safely absorb thermal expansion and misalignments in pipe and duct systems in dry and high temperature area. Flexgen products compensate for movements in multiple directions simultaneously.

Product Description

Features:
  • Multi layer design
  • Compensates for movements in several directions simultaneously
  • Excellent form stability
  • Can be delivered as fabric only or as preassembled unit
  • Custom made to fit actual working conditions
Benefits:
  • Highly flexible
  • High chemical resistance
  • High flutter resistance
  • Reduced heat loss
  • Low reaction forces
  • Good resistance against abrasion
  • Suitable for high temperature applications
ITEMDESCRIPTION
1Flange reinforcement
2Pressure carrying layer / gas seal layer
3, 4Insulation layer
5Support layer
6Mechanical reinforcement

Technical Specifications

Operating range:

Temperature*:
-35 °C … +575 °C (-31 °F ... +1,067 °F)
Pressure:
-0.2 bar … 0.2 bar (-2.9 PSI ... 2.9 PSI)
Maximal movements:
Axial … 160 mm (6.5”)
Lateral … 80 mm (3”)

* Temperatures above 750 °C (1,382 °F) requires internal duct insulation or refractory lining.

Standards and approvals:

Documentation:
- EN 10204-2.2 certificate
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for individual materials

Recommended applications:
  • Process industry
  • Oil and gas industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Power plant technology
  • Metal production and processing
  • Cement industry
  • Flue gas duct systems
  • Boiler inlets and boiler outlets
  • Penetration seals
  • Process lines
  • Stack connections