TEXTILE JOINTS REF: TEXPLUS-HT
DESCRIPTION
Textile expansion joints are flexible accessories designed to absorb movements caused by thermal expansion that occurs in hot pipe or duct systems with gaseous media; They can also absorb misalignments. They are manufactured from a wide variety of non-metallic materials, including synthetic elastomers, fabrics, insulating materials and fluoroplastics, depending on the designs.
DESIGN
The textile expansion joints, reference TEXPLUS-HT, are manufactured by Flexilatina of Colombia with a strap-type design, with a refractory material box, thus preventing the internal temperature of the fluid from reaching the external fabric of the expansion joint directly, preventing premature failures and gas leaks to the outside. This design is indicated for installation in pipes or ducts, they can be with flanged ends or beveled tips for welding.
DESIGN FEATURES:
Maximum temperature: 0 to 1200°C *** Maximum pressure: 5 psi ***
***Temperature and pressure are inversely proportional, the higher the working temperature, the lower the operating pressure and vice versa.
Flow rate:
• Always use a guide pipe for gases with velocities greater than 10m/s (30 ft/sec), in gas streams loaded with dust and particles and for abrasion protection.
MOVEMENTS:
• Axial. Compression or extension.
• Lateral. Horizontal or vertical deflection.
• Angular movement.
• Torsion.
• Customized designs for vibrations; fans, mills and conveyors.
FLUIDS
• Air.
• Combustion gases.
• Abrasive gases.
MATERIALS
A. External fabric layer:
Manufacturer: Korema-Germany. References: Korema 2274, Korema 3202, Korema 4202, Korema 6202.
Manufacturer: Saint Gobain-France. References: Flueflex 850, Flueflex 1000, Darlyn 1100, CT 1600.
B. Reinforcement plate:ASTM A 36, ASTM A 240 TP 304 and ASTM A 240 TP 316, among the most common.
C. Fastening elements:Screw, washer and nut in carbon steel or stainless steel.
D. Metal structure:ASTM A 36, ASTM A 240 TP 304 and ASTM A 240 TP 316 among the most common.
E. Thermal insulation: HT3101 glass fiber, HT4101 ceramic fiber, among the most used for the manufacture of expansion joints.
ADVANTAGES
• Transmits very low reaction forces.
• Isolates vibrations and resonance.
• A single joint can absorb movements in several directions.
• Noise reduction.
• Easy installation.
USES
Indicated in industries and processes such as:
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• Energy generation. • Waste incineration. • Marine, onshore and offshore. • Bio-mass plants. • Cement plants. • Cogeneration plants. • Fossil fuel plants. • Nuclear power plants. • Pulp and paper plants. • Gas turbine plants. • Primary metal processing. • Chemistry and petrochemistry. • Pollution reduction systems. • Steam / heat / dust recovery. |