Tube-Flex Engine Exhaust Expansion Joints

 

 

Unaflex® "Tube-Flex" Series 7000 Stainless Steel Engine exhaust Expansion Joints are manufactured from a thin-gauge stainless steel tube. This tubular body is formed into corrugations forming a bellows providing a highly flexible and durable connector for the extremes of exhausting engine gases.

End Connections

Type W Welding Nipples
Type T IPT Threaded Nipples
Type FP 1/2" Thick plate flange (specify O.D. Bolt Circle, number of Bolt Holes and Bolt Hole diameter).
Type SFP Square plate flange (specify outside dimension, Bolt pattern and Bolt hole diameter).

 

Type W Pipe Size Type T Max. Operating Pressure at 70°F Type FP Standard Length (in.) Type SFP Part Number
1" 40 18 7001
1-1/4" 24 18 7101
1-1/2" 20 18 7201
2" 15 18 7002
3" 8 18 7003
4" 5 18 7004
5" 3 18 7005
6" 3 18 7006
8" 3 18 7008
10" 2 18 7010
12" 2 18 7012

U-100 Style Expansion Joints

Unaflex® "Tube-Flex" Style U-100 Expansion Joints can absorb longitudinal and lateral movement in one cycle. Opposite ends of the joint can move laterally in opposite directions to complete an expansion cycle. UNAFLEXU-100 joints can be lagged with fire-proofing insulation for fire protection without affecting flexibility.

Features

  • Can be ordered packed (A) or special packed (S)
  • Equipped with rigid or floating flanges (optional)
  • Sizes 4" to 26" I.D.

Applications

  • Diesel exhaust steam lines
  • Water and oil lines; *air intakes
  • Air service for boilers
  • Conveying hot liquids

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