Onsite installation of large combinex fabric expansion joint. An expansion joint or movement joint is an assembly designed to hold parts together while safely absorbing temperatureinduced expansion and contraction of building materials, and vibration, or to allow movement due to ground settlement or seismic activity. Expansion joints and metal bellows badger industries. Fabric expansion joint systems for combined cycle gas turbine power plants ccpp fabric expansion joint systems for galvanizing and annealing furnaces. A new engineering tool which concisely and comprehensively clarifies the answers to the most common questions, issues and concerns in relation to expansion joints. Service life, reliability, and environmental safety highlight the advantages of garlocks oil and gas resistant elastomers. Elastomeric expansion joints must be installed between two fixed anchor points in a piping system. Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt. Expansion joint in concrete types and characteristics. Fabric expansion joints nonmetallic, flueduct expansion joints available in eight standard profiles to fit your application requirements from 110 f up to 2,000 f. Thanks to our 20year experience in the search of expansion joints techniques and solution, we are now a leading company on the market for the 3 main categories of expansion joints.
In line with our commitment to safety, garlock expansion joints pressure and. Excellence in practice with our free email newsletter excellence in practice, you will receive firsthand information about current products, services, references and worthwhile industry. Selecting the right expansion joint for your system is important toward ensuring reliable operation. Fluid sealing association representing manufacturers of. This is a coldtocold design that uses a fabric belt that is fully insulated from the hot exhaust gases by fieldinstalled liner plates. If the expansion joint has a liner, make certain that the flow arrow of the expansion jointliner is in the proper system flow direction. Combination type expansion joint configuration whether the duct crosssections are round or rectan gular with rounded corners, the fabric expansion joint can be designed accordingly. Until the time of installation they must be stored dry and clean and be not subjected to solar radiation.
This flexxcel design manual was not intended to cover all fabric expansion joint designs. A fabric expansion is always custom made and the material composition is based on the temperature and medium composition. Fabric underseal will be in accordance with dms6260, reinforced fabric joint underseal. About us at the leading edge of industrial sealing technology.
In addition to fabric and metal expansion joints, badger provides onsite services for inspection, repair, and replacement of expansion joints. With reference to our detailed assembly instructions that specially cover the closure of individual fabric layers, sealing films and external layers, any trained. Class 3 sealant, hot poured rubber, will be in accordance with dms6310, joint sealants and fillers. If not, expansion joint should be lifted with rope or rubber slings in folded, tied condition. James hardie will assume no responsibility for water infiltration within the wall. Assembled expansion joint installation weld in design duct in place the following instructions are used when ducting is in place an cannot be moved for expanion joint installation. Fabric expansion joints installation guide, rev 2 this publication is sponsored by the members of the expansion joint division of the european sealing association in cooperation with the german ral quality assurance association and the fluid sealing association. Unassembled fabric expansion joint installation instructions. Obtain approval for all tools, equipment, materials.
The expansion joints are normally located between sections of bridges, paving slabs, railway tracks, and piping systems. The fabric gas seal is a closed loop, like a belt, with its two edges clamped all around to the metal frames that are in turn connected to the end of ducting. Roth fabric expansion joints can be used in the most diverse industrial plants and power stations. Their usage limitations depend on the operating pressure and temperature, as shown in the following diagram. Download expansion joint brochures and catalogues belman as. A fabric expansion joint has two main components the fabric gas seal and the metal frames. James hardie recommends the use of building paper type weatherresistive barriers with all siding products. Installation of the joint inside or outside the duct eliminates removal of the metallic joint and possible associated costly asbestos removal. Fabric expansion joints are used primarily in boilers, ventilation circuits, industrial ovens, cement factories and paper mills to absorb movements, vibrations and prevent stresses in piping systems with gases, air or steam at temperatures up to 1200 c 2200 f and normal pressures below 0. An expansion joint is designed to absorb safely the expansion and contraction of several construction materials, absorb vibrations, and permit soil movements due to earthquakes or ground settlement. Product data sheets construction products for usa w. Selecting the right expansion joint for your system is. Operating instructions for hks fabric expansion joints. Storage roth fabric expansion joints are delivered well secured and sufficiently packed.
Fabric expansion joint fej with quick lock system next generation of patented flange design available in hygienicfriendly design according to ec 19352004, en 102011, fda. Fabric expansion joints can handle combined axial, lateral, angular and torsional movements with just one unit, the expansion joint locations should be carefully selected to keep the number of expansion joints in the system to a minimum and still absorb all of the duct movements. The fabric expansion joints can also be designed to bridge between round and rectangular ducts. Fabric expansion joints are installed in systems operating with low pressure and dry media. Garlock expansion joints offer a variety of materials that are ideal for oil and gas applications.
They are installed as flexible connections in duct and piping systems to take up or compensate for thermal expansion, vibration andor misalignment. Asphalt expansion joint expansioncontraction control joint. Expansion joints catalog technical manual na garlock. A fabric expansion joint is inserted into a gap in the ductwork where movement will occur.
Expansion joints, whether ordered assembled, unassem bled or as. Rigid laboratory and field tests of our products support garlocks assurances of long life and reliable service. Fluoropolymer flexible element material for fabric duct expansion joints are reinforced with fiberglass, and have a ptfe laminate layer of variable thicknesses they have excellent chemical resistance, zero porosity, and can be used in wet or dry service. All packing materials should only be removed immediately before installation. The bording fabric expansion joints are very flexible, that is why a relatively large movement on a short installation length can be compensated. The expansion joints are manufactured using innovative nonmetallic materials and designs. Layers versatile expansion joints for high temperatures resistance, adaptability and versatility comdiflex hightech line includes a range of multi layer expansion joints suitable for applications with hi temperatures and heavy conditions. Do not hydrostatic pressure test or evacuate the system before installation of all guides and anchors. As a founding member of the expansion joint manufacturers association ejma in 1955, badger continues to be an active in the development of expansion joint design technology. Factory assembled fabric joint installation instructions. Use an elastomeric expansion joint to relieve movements. Manufactured in all kinds of fabrics and ptfe laminates according to temperature resistance, pressure and gases.
In some instances, it may be preferable to purchase the expansion joint unassembled and. No matter what the condition, however, it is always important to prevent damage by careful handling and by supporting expansion joints during installation. Fclass aft expansion joint the aft expansion joint for fclass turbines is located at the end of the exhaust diffuser duct. Type of fabric expansion joint asiapacific supply co. Inspect all hardware when replacing expansion joint. Garlock expansion joints are installed in marine engines, backup generators, and offshore loading around the world. Control unit assemblies are recommended for all applications. Unaflex is one the countrys leading expansion joint manufacturers.
Insulation pillows are typically designed to prevent high temperatures from contacting the fabric belt material. Fabric expansion joint installation and shipping u. Careful selection of the expansion joint design and material for a given application, as well as properly engineered installation are. And with our customer and installation services we are able to offer a costeffective complete solution. In comparison to metallic expansion joints fabric offers almost unlimited flexibility, giving the pipe work designer more options. Fabric expansion joints metallic expansion joints full. Also keep the expansion joint protected from any external elements such as direct uv exposure andor animals. Install accumulation barrierinsulation pillow if required.
They are commonly found between sections of buildings, bridges, sidewalks, railway tracks, piping systems, ships, and other structures. Accumulation barriers or insulation pillows if required. Where conditions allow, fabric expansion joints can be shipped factory assembled, ready to install. Transportation, storage, handling for installation and afterwards.
Assembling a 36 x 10 facetoface fabric expansion joint air duct fabric expansion joint fabric assembly process. Fabric expansion joint catalog inko engineering supplies pte ltd. As part of the german freudenberg and japanese ekk group, eagleburgmann is one of the worlds leading providers of industrial sealing technology. Should an expansion joint location have very large axial andor. Read more on factory assembled fabric joint installation. Fabric expansion joints installation guide montero fye. Fabric bellows are only suitable for gaseous media such as flue gas and air. Factory unassembled fabric joint installation instructions. Read more on factory assembled fabric joint installation instructions. Is the place of installation easily acces sible, or is scaffolding, a crane or other equipment required to install the expansion joint. They are custombuilt, singleply or multiply, with any dimensions and types, for gaseous media and bulk components, as fire safety expansion joints and elastomeric expansion joints, according to your specifications and intended uses. Fabric expansion joints are vital components in most industrial plants. Fabric expansion joints are easy to customise to suit existing operating conditions and are easy to transport and install.
Fabric and rubber expansion joints as well as steel expansion joints are used in nearly all industries. The fabric expansion joint and pillow when required is. Square gas turbine fabric units with installation bars. Fabric expansion joints can be used for pressures of up to 0.
This is a fabric expansion joint characterized by its easy installation, great capacity for absorbing heavy duty movements in conduits, and handling gases at very high temperatures. These components are assembled by roth before delivery in order to reduce expenses and time needed for installation of a unit. Installation and sevicing instructions for fabric expansion. Ordinary bellows are not capable of absorbing torque. Ger4610 exhaust system upgrade options for heavy duty gas. Do not forcerotate one end of an expansion joint for alignment of bolt holes. The complete joint can be lifted in place with a crane and attached, either by welding or bolting, to ducting or equipment. The senior flexonics pathway family of damper products include guillotines with a variety of drive modes including the patented blade drive concept, single and double louvers, butterfly dampers, diverter valves for gas turbines and other industrial applications, and poppet valves for bag house internals. Low cost, with high tensile strength and excellent resistance to oxygen and ozone. Combination type expansion joint configuration whether the duct crosssections are round or rectangular with rounded corners, the fabric expansion joint can be designed accordingly. For reliable operation of a fabric expansion joint and, thus, the complete system, carefully and completely read the following instructions and regulations and. Installation and sevicing instructions for fabric expansion joints 1. Control joints expansion contraction joint fillers. Ceramar pressure relief flexible foam pressure relief joint.
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