Proco 440-4400.pdf - Bay Port Valve & Fitting

Expansion JointAccessoriesSpray ShieldsAnti-Squirm FlangesPROCO Spray Shields are used to help prevent injury topersonnel or damage to equipment in the event of a leak orsprayout at expansion joint connections of acids, caustics,chlorine and other dangerous liquids.■ Same quality design as other cloth shields■ pH indicating patch to signal leaks■ Weep holes behind patch allow indicatorto change color■ Attached by Velcro fasteners and drawstrings■ Allows for full movement of the expansion joint■ Available for all PROCO style jointsWhen under pressure, a longer bellows will react the sameas a column when subjected to compression. At some pointboth will buckle or "squirm". PROCO can offer a solution toprevent this squirming effect during operation or testing.Squirm can cause a catastrophic failure of the expansionjoint, and serious thought must be given to this condition attime of system engineering. If desired,PROCO can offer a design that willeliminate the squirming effect . Oncemanufactured, a hydrostatic test of thejoint provides assurance that it will holdits form under pressure. If a hydrostatictest is required, it should be specifiedat the time of quotation.STABLEBELLOWSSQUIRMEDBELLOWS“When personnel safety and equipment performance are concerns … contact PROCO.”Demand the best — insist on PROCO .■■■■Same-day shippingKnowledgeable sales staff that has averageof 12 years experience with expansion jointsDaily UPS ® pick-upPreselected freight carriers to minimize“interline transfer”■■■Emergency service for nights,weekends, and even holidaysComplete expansion jointproduct lineLargest inventory inNorth AmericaPROCO PRODUCTS, INC.2431 North Wigwam Dr. (95205)P.O. Box 590 • Stockton, CA95201-0590 • USADISTRIBUTED BY:TOLL-FREE PHONE: (800) 344-3246 NATIONWIDE AND CANADAFACSIMILE: (209) 943-0242(209) 943-6088 INTERNATIONALemail: sales@procoproducts.comwebsite: http://www.procoproducts.comWarning: Expansion joints may operate in pipelines or equipment carrying fluids and/or gases at elevated temperatures and pressures. Normal precautions should be taken to make sure these parts are installed correctly and inspected regularly.Precautions should be taken to protect personnel in the event of leakage or splash. Note: Piping must be properly aligned and anchored to prevent damage to an expansion joint. Movement must not exceed specified ratings and control units are alwaysrecommended to prevent damage in the event other anchoring in the system fails. Properties applications shown throughout this data sheet are typical. This information does not constitute a warranty or representation and we assume no legalresponsibility or obligation with respect thereto and the use to which such information may be put. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.