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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flange reinforcement |
| 2 | Pressure carrying layer / gas seal layer |
| 3 | Insulation layer |
| 4 | Support layer |
Flexgen
expansion joints
Features
- Multi layer design (Flexgen 2002: single layer construction)
- Compensates for movements in several directions simultaneously
- Can be delivered as fabric only or as preassembled unit
- For dry condition
- Custom made to fit actual working conditions
Advantages
- Excellent flexibility
- High chemical resistance
- Reduced heat loss
- Minimal reaction forces
Operating range
Temperature: -35 °C … +575 °C (-31 °F ... +1,070 °F)
Pressure: -0.14 bar ... 0.14 bar (-2 PSI ... 2 PSI)
Maximal axial movements: … 200 mm (8”)
Maximal lateral movements: … 80 mm (3”)
Standards and approvals
Documentation:
- EN 10204-2.2 certificate
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for individual materials
Recommended applications
- Process industry
- Oil and gas industry
- Refining technology
- Power plant technology
- Pulp and paper industry
- Metal production and processing
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Cement industry
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Flue gas duct systems
- Boiler inlets and boiler outlets
- Penetration seals
- Process lines
- Stack connections
Functional description
Flexgen expansion joints safely absorb thermal expansion and misalignments of pipe and duct systems in dry and medium temperature area. Flexgen products compensate for movements in multiple directions simultaneously.
Product variants
| Type | Agressivemedia | Non-aggressivemedia | Max. temperatureP-Flange | Max. temperatureV-Flange | Max. temperaturePFH-100 | Min. temperature | Max. pressure | Min. pressure | Axialflexibility | Lateralflexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dry | Dry | 300 °C(572 °F) | 300 °C(572 °F) | 400 °C(752°F) | -35 °C(-31 °F) | 0.14 bar(2.03 PSI) | -0.14 bar(-2.03 PSI) | 50 % | 20 % |
| 2003 | Dry | Dry | 300 °C(572 °F) | 300 °C(572 °F) | 450 °C(842 °F) | -35 °C(-31 °F) | 0.14 bar(2.03 PSI) | -0.14 bar(-2.03 PSI) | 40 % | 20 % |
| 2004 | Dry | Dry | 500 °C(932 °F) | 425 °C(797°F) | 500 °C(932°F) | -35 °C(-31 °F) | 0.14 bar(2.03 PSI) | -0.14 bar(-2.03 PSI) | 40 % | 20 % |
| 2005 | Dry | Dry | 575 °C(1067 °F) | 450 °C(842 °F) | 575 °C(1067 °F) | -35 °C(-31 °F) | 0.14 bar(2.03 PSI) | -0.14 bar(-2.03 PSI) | 40 % | 20 % |
Pre-assembled units
Pre-assembled expansion joint units consist of:
- Fabric expansion joint
- Metal frames/inner sleeves
- Gasket (optional)
- Fasteners
Frame material:
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Heat resistant steel
Pre-assembled expansion joint units can be supplied with surface treatment that is corrosion resistant (standard) and resistant to high temperatures. EagleBurgmann KE offers any RAL color code for the units. Units can be delivered with seaworthy packing or standard packing for road transportation.
eFlexgen
The main features of our new eFlexgen are lower emissions as well as increased robustness and performance. The multi-layer design that can withstand temperatures up to 575° C, have the ability to compensate for movements in all directions, and suitability for dry conditions. It can be delivered either as fabric only or as a preassembled unit. Additionally, it can be custom-made to fit the specific working conditions you have.
- Up to 90% lower emissions
- Improved safety
- Longer lifetime
- Saves energy in specific applications due to increased tightness
- Verified by Bureau Veritas
