Metallic Expansion Joints - Thorburn Flex Inc

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THORBURN FLEXIBLE PIPING SPECIALIST HOT-FLEX “HF” CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Hot-Flex PTFE or FEP teflon tube formed into a stainless steel, inconel, monel or hasteloy corrugated tube. Flanges: Floating type (150#, 300# or metric). Available in carbon steel, stainless steel or teflon coated to meet your specific requirements. Options: Gimbal-hinged-dual-externally pressurized-pressure balanced. Working temperatures: from -300ºF to +400ºF. Working pressures: 50 - 150 - 300 psi available (please specify). • Absorbs pipe movements and stress • Isolates mechanical vibration • Reduces system noise • Protects against surge forces Note: For environmentally corrosive applications, laminated elastomeric or teflon covers available DANGER: Thor-Shields must be used at all times in hazardous service to protect against serious personal injury in the event of expansion joint failure. Thorburn internal liners must be used in abrasive service or where sharp-edge solids are or may be present. HOT-FLEX REQUIRED SPECIFICATION DESIGN DETAILS 1. SAFETY Is fluid hazardous? Yes ❏ No ❏ Are abrasive solids present? Yes ❏ No ❏ (If yes to any of those questions, a Thor-Shield must be used) 2. FLUID PROPERTIES Medium Velocity 3. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION Metallic carcass Flanges Internal liner (if required) 4. EXPANSION JOINT FEATURES Size in. nominal diameter Internal liner Yes ❏ No ❏ Safety shield Yes ❏ No ❏ Installation position Up ❏ Horizontal Flow Vertical Installed length Down ❏ in. Flange drilling lb. 5. MARKING: CONDITIONS NOT TO BE EXCEEDED Pressure test psig. @ ºF Operating pressure psig @ ºF Axial movement in. Lateral movement in. Angular movement in. Angular movement degrees Are limit bolts to be factory set to eliminate pressure thrust? Yes ❏ No ❏ 6. SPRING RATE REQUIREMENTS IF APPLICABLE Axial lbs./in. Lateral lbs./in. Angular ft.-lbs./degree 7. DESIGN PARAMETERS Condition Pressure Vacuum Temp. MOVEMENTS* (psig) (in., Hg.) (ºF) Axial (in.) Lateral (in.) Angular (deg.) Testing Installation Tolerance Normal Operation Cold Weather Shutdown Design Page 82
THORBURN FLEXIBLE PIPING SPECIALIST QUALITY, INNOVATION, SERVICE Thorburn Equipment Inc. is committed to a policy of continuous development and research to provide flexible piping products that set the industry standards for quality, safety, environmental protection, durability and ease of handling. Therefore, the company reserves the right to alter and modify designs without notice. WARNING Since performance depends largely upon local conditions and proper care in use, which are outside Thorburn Equipment's control, Thorburn Equipment Inc. can accept no liability for any defect, damage, injury or loss arising from the products and information contained in this catalogue. Readers and customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests before using any product. The Heart & Soul of the Company Our people have turned Thorburn into a lean manufacturing company. We’re nimble, ready to respond instantly to your needs with products and services unique in our industry. Through our combined efforts, we have designed systems for administration, engineering and manufacturing, based on what we know and learn about each customer and application. Our company may be known by its products but Thorburn knows that our products are the result of people who emphasize core competences, work for excellence and keep the customer satisfied. THORBURN'S WARRANTY Thorburn warrants its expansion joints and connectors to be free from any defects of workmanship and material. Thorburn's warranty shall only cover the components of such assemblies manufactured by Thorburn. Should any such defects be discovered within three (3) months from the date of purchase by the end user, the questionable part should be returned to Thorburn. If, upon inspection, the part proves to be defective, Thorburn will furnish a replacement or, at its option, repair the part. This warranty shall not apply to any part or parts of expansion joint or connector products if it has been installed, altered, repaired or misused, through negligence or otherwise, in a way that in the opinion of Thorburn affects the reliability of, or detracts from, the performance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damage resulting from any cause beyond the control of Thorburn, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of government, floods and fires. The obligation of Thorburn under this warranty is limited to making a replacement part available or the repair of the defective part, and does not include the furnishing of any labour involved or connected therewith, such as that required to diagnose trouble or to remove or install any such product, nor does it include responsibility for any transportation expenses or any damages or losses incurred in transportation in connection therewith. The foregoing is in lieu of any other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, and Thorburn neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for Thorburn any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of its products. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Design and preparation: Robert Thorburn Proof reading: Marie Valin Typesetting and layout: Viviane Katz Printing: Québecor Page 83
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