Universal Tied Expansion Joints

Universal Tied

Unaflex® Universal Tied Expansion Joints are capable of absorbing larger lateral movements than standard single bellows type expansion joints. Assemblies are designed in accordance with EJMA standards. Available with optional liners or covers.

  • Standard bellows material: A/SA240 321ss

  • Design Temperature: 500°F

  • Design Pressure: Up to 150 psig

  • Standard end connections are 150# drilling plate flanges (AWWA Class D C207)

Overall lengths are based on 150# drilling standard plate flange thicknesses. Overall length may change if other type of flanges are requested.

Optional liners and covers are available upon request.

Fixed 150# Plate Flanges

 

Nominal Size (in.) Lateral Movement (in.) O.A.L. (in.) Lateral Spring Rate (lbs./in) Added Movement per 1" of additional Length Number of Rods For Nipple Ends Add to Flange Unit O.A.L.
2 1.5
3.8
5.4

16
22
28
40
52
64

22
18
10
0.188 2 4
2.5 1.4
3.3
4.6
14
22
28
40
52
64
28
20
10
0.157 2 4
3 1.3
3.1
4.5
16
22
28
40
52
64
32
12
10
0.152 2 4
4 1.0
2.6
3.7
16
22
28
40
52
64
44
17
11
0.151 2 4
5 2.0
3.0
4.0
16
22
28
40
52
64
50
22
12
0.182 2 4
6 1.5
3.5
4.0
16
22
28
40
52
64
100
60
15
0.152 2 6
8 1.5
3.5
4.0
16
22
28
40
52
64
120
80
30
0.138 2 6
10

.6875
1.375
2.1875
3.875
5.625
7.375

16
22
28
40
52
64
1572
518
249
94
48
30
0.128 2 6
12 1.1875
1.875
3.250
4.750
6.1875
7.750

22.5
28.5
40.5
52.5
64.5
76.5

805
386
147
76
47
31
0.110 2 8
14 1.1875
1.875
3.375
4.875
6.375
7.875
22.5
28.5
40.5
52.5
64.5
76.5
818
395
149
78
47
32
0.102 4 8
16 .9375
1.4375
2.5625
3.75
4.9375
6.125
13
29
41
53
65
77
1435
689
262
136
83
56
0.100 4 8
18 1.375
2.0
3.3125
4.75
6.125
7.5625
24
30
42
54
66
78
1460
757
308
165
103
70
0.098 4 8
20 1.3125
1.875
3.125
4.4375
5.75
7.0625
24
30
42
54
66
78
1817
961
397
215
134
92
0.092 4 10
24 .75
1.1875
2.125
3.0
3.9375
4.9375
25
31
43
55
67
79
4205
2056
795
417
256
173
0.079 4 10
30 .8125
1.1875
1.9375
2.625
3.4375
4.1875
26
32
44
56
68
80
4818
2696
1187
663
423
293
0.073 4 10
All data is for reference. Specific requirements should be sent to the factory for engineering review.