Metallic Expansion Joints - Thorburn Flex Inc
Metallic Expansion Joints - Thorburn Flex Inc
Metallic Expansion Joints - Thorburn Flex Inc
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THORBURN<br />
FLEXIBLE PIPING SPECIALIST<br />
METALLIC BRAIDED FLEX CONNECTORS<br />
PIPELINE MISALIGNMENT ABSORPTION, LATERAL DEFLECTION AND VIBRATION<br />
<strong>Thorburn</strong>'s braided <strong>Flex</strong>-Connectors are designed to provide isolation of<br />
the equipment from line stress and permit limited lateral offset which<br />
may be created by pipeline agitation or thermal induced movement.<br />
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS<br />
■ Riser connections ■ Pumps ■ Compressors ■ Cooling towers<br />
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Absorbs and isolates troublesome pipeline vibrations<br />
Smooths out force-pump system pulsations<br />
Tranquillizes jittering compressor pipelines<br />
Also absorbs pipeline expansion, compensates for misalignment, eliminates<br />
piping stresses<br />
Ends costly failure and downtime caused by pipeline vibration transmissions<br />
Customized to solve your vibration problem<br />
<strong>Thorburn</strong> "PC" Pump Connectors<br />
Pressure/Temperature<br />
Factor Chart<br />
70ºF/21ºC 1.00<br />
200ºF/93ºC 0.94<br />
300ºF/148ºC 0.88<br />
400ºF/204ºC 0.83<br />
Note: For safe working<br />
pressures above 70ºF/<br />
21ºC, multiply pressure<br />
shown at 70ºF/21ºC times<br />
the correct factor of<br />
required temperature (see<br />
Pressure/Temperature<br />
Factor Chart).<br />
Model PC9614P<br />
Plate<br />
Flanged #150<br />
Higher pressure ranges, other end<br />
connections and different materials<br />
available. See <strong>Thorburn</strong>'s Metal Hose<br />
Assembly catalogue or contact<br />
<strong>Thorburn</strong> for more details.<br />
Model PC9601<br />
Male NPT threaded<br />
Other typical end styles available<br />
Van Stone<br />
swivel flange<br />
Typical threaded/welded in place<br />
connector<br />
Model PC9614<br />
Female union<br />
Butt welded in place<br />
Weld neck or<br />
slip-on forged<br />
flanges<br />
TYPES OF OFFSET MOTION<br />
FOR THORBURN CONNECTORS<br />
Typical flanged pump connector<br />
Intermittent pipe travel<br />
Refer to chart for maximum<br />
movement on each side of center<br />
line. For more than recommended<br />
maximum movement offset on the<br />
opposite side of the center line,<br />
install at right angle to movement<br />
or increase connector's length.<br />
Contact <strong>Thorburn</strong> for details.<br />
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Intermittent<br />
Pipe Movement Misalignment Vibration