Industrial Products

RUBBER JOINTS
The EMIFLEX rubber joints described in this catalogue have been used successfully for over 20 years in pipelines
conveying pressurized uids at various temperatures. The technical information and suggestions provided
here are intended to facilitate the process of selecting the product best suited to the particular application.

A rubber joint is a exible joint (expansion joint) in which the elastic part is composed of a synthetic elastomer-based rubber
compound, with particular vulcanized components added.
The vulcanization process is essential in order to achieve the nal characteristics of the product, as is the selection of the
particular type of elastomer and other components used in the compound.
The components are selected in order to obtain certain effects on the nal characteristics of the resultant compound:
softening agents, protective agents, antioxidants, antiozonants, anti-ageing agents, lling agents, etc. The nished product is
a rubber joint with superior elastic, mechanical and chemical properties.
erties.

To withstand the stresses due to the operating pressure and temperature to which they will be subjected, the rubber
joints are internally reinforced with several layers of textile bres and steel wires arranged accordingly. In this manner
the rubber joint can be used safely in pipelines in order to:

reduce stresses by compensating for the axial, lateral and angular movements due to contraction or extension of the
pipelines caused by thermal variations of the piped uid or the surrounding environment.
dampen mechanical vibrations caused by operating machines.
interrupt the propagation of noise caused by the pumping action of the uid in the piping.

ADVANTAGES:

Minimum overall axial dimensions High corrosion resistance

Limited weight No need for gaskets during installation
Low deformation forces High acoustic damping capacity
High fatigue strength

PRODUCTION RANGE:

FSFA: from DN 25 to DN 750 FSFB: from DN 25 to DN 300

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BODY
The body is moulded with a single long-radius arch and is formed by multiple plies of continuous nylon bres which are twill-
woven and embedded in the rubber so as to allow the necessary exibility between the plies. In addition, the interior edge of
each are is reinforced further by high-strength steel-wire in order to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure.

A protective impermeable tubular layer of elastomer continuously covers both the internal surface of the body as well as the
ares. This prevents the piped uid from penetrating into the casing. The type of elastomer used for the internal protective
layer depends on the operating conditions and the type of uid being piped. Select the best suited elastomer by evaluating
its chemical resistance and other physical properties provided in the following tables.

Similarly, the entire external surface of the body is protected by an additional impermeable tubular layer of elastomer which
covers and protects it from the surrounding environment. The type of elastomer used for the external protective layer depends
on the environmental conditions to which the joint will be exposed (sunlight, acidic fumes, saline environment, etc.). Select
the best suited elastomer by evaluating its chemical resistance and other physical properties provided in the following tables.

FLANGES
The anges swivel and contain the edge of the joints are in the special shaped groove. The are allows a perfect seal at
all pressures, eliminating the need for any additional gaskets. The standard drilling of the anges is according to UNI 2223.

On request, anges with ANSI drilling can be supplied.

Standard material: electrogalvanized carbon steel.
On request, stainless steel anges can be supplied.

1 2

1. Joint body
2. Flange

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FSFA anti-vibration joint

The elastomers normally used are the following:

NN (Neoprene on both the outside and inside); label colour: BLUE / WHITE
EE (EPDM on both the outside and inside); label colour: RED / WHITE
NP (Neoprene on the outside + Nitrile on the inside); label colour: RED / YELLOW
NH (Neoprene on the outside + Hypalon on the inside); label colour: GREEN / YELLOW
NV (Neoprene on the outside + Viton on the inside); label colour: GREEN / WHITE

DN PN FSFA-NN FSFA-EE FSFA-NP FSFA-NH FSFA-NV

Neoprene-Neoprene EPDM-EPDM Neoprene-Nitrile Neoprene-Hypalon Neoprene-Viton
[mm] [inches] [mm] Code Code Code Code Code

25 1 10/16 0300025 0310025 0320025 0330025 0340025

50 2 10/16 0300050 0310050 0320050 0330050 0340050

80 3 10/16 0300080 0310080 0320080 0330080 0340080

100 4 10/16 0300100 0310100 0320100 0330100 0340100
125 5 10/16 0300125 0310125 0320125 0330125 0340125
150 6 10/16 0300150 0310150 0320150 0330150 0340150
200 8 10 0300200 0310200 0320200 0330200 0340200
250 10 10 0300250 0310250 0320250 0330250 0340250
300 12 10 0300300 0310300 0320300 0330300 0340300
350 14 10 0300350 0310350 0320350 0330350
400 16 10 0300400 0310400 0320400 0330400
450 18 10 0300450 0310450 0320450 0330450
500 20 10 0300500 0310500 0320500 0330500
600 24 10 0300600 0310600 0320600 0330600
700 28 10 0300700 0310700 0320700

200 8 16 0301200 0311200 0321200 0331200 0341200

250 10 16 0301250 0311250 0321250 0331250 0341250
300 12 16 0301300 0311300 0321300 0331300 0341300
350 14 16 0301350 0311350 0321350 0331350
400 16 16 0301400 0311400 0321400 0331400
450 18 16 0301450 0311450 0321450 0331450
500 20 16 0301500 0311500 0321500 0331500
600 24 16 0301600 0311600 0321600 0331600
700 28 16 0301700 0311700 0321700

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DN Free Max Allowable Movements (not concurrent) Active Section Max Allowable Pressure up to 80C Total Weight
Length
Axial Lateral Angular
[mm] [inches] [mm] Compress. mm Extens. mm +/- mm +/- degrees cm2 Positiv Vacuum Kg
bar mm Hg
25 1 152 13 9 13 15 24 16 660 2.2
32 1 1/4 152 13 9 13 15 30 16 660 3.2
40 1 1/2 152 13 9 13 15 36 16 660 3.8
50 2" 152 13 9 13 15 65 16 660 5.1
65 2 1/2 152 13 9 13 15 84 16 660 5.9
80 3 152 13 9 13 15 106 16 660 7.0
100 4 152 19 13 13 15 157 16 660 7.6
125 5 152 19 13 13 15 232 16 660 10.0
150 6 152 19 13 13 15 322 16 660 12.4
200 8 152 19 13 13 15 504 16 660 18.3
250 10 203 25 16 19 15 774 16 660 24.2
300 12 203 25 16 19 15 1074 16 660 30.0
350 14 203 25 16 19 15 1389 10 660 53.0
400 16 203 25 16 19 15 1783 9 660 61.5
450 18 203 25 16 19 15 2183 9 660 66.8
500 20 203 25 16 19 15 2630 9 660 72.0
550 22 254 25 16 19 15 3105 8 660 96.8
600 24 254 25 16 19 15 3627 8 660 121.5
700 28 254 25 16 19 10 4793 8 660
750 30 254 25 16 19 10 5836 8 660

Notes
-For higher vacuums, i.e. pressures lower than 660 mm Hg, the joint must have an inner vacuum ring.
-The max allowable pressures indicated in the table above are valid for temperatures up to 80C.
For higher operating temperatures, the max operating pressure is given by the formula:
operating P = allowable P x reduction factor R

T [C] 80 85 90 95 100 105

Reduction factor R 1.0 0.92 0.83 0.75 0.67 0.60

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FSFB anti-vibration joint

The elastomers normally used are the following:

NN (Neoprene on both the outside and inside); label colour: BLUE / WHITE
EE (EPDM on both the outside and inside); label colour: RED / WHITE
NP (Neoprene on the outside + Nitrile on the inside); label colour: RED / YELLOW
NH (Neoprene on the outside + Hypalon on the inside); label colour: GREEN / YELLOW
NV (Neoprene on the outside + Viton on the inside); label colour: GREEN / WHITE

DN PN FSFB-NN FSFB-EE FSFB-NP FSFB-NH FSFB-NV

Neoprene-Neoprene EPDM-EPDM Neoprene-Nitrile Neoprene-Hypalon Neoprene-Viton
[mm] [inches] [mm] Code Code Code Code Code

25 1" 10/16 0302025 0312025 0322025 0332025 0342025

50 2" 10/16 0302050 0312050 0322050 0332050 0342050

80 3" 10/16 0302080 0312080 0322080 0332080 0342080

100 4" 10/16 0302100 0312100 0322100 0332100 0342100
125 5" 10/16 0302125 0312125 0322125 0332125 0342125
150 6" 10/16 0302150 0312150 0322150 0332150 0342150
200 8" 10 0302200 0312200 0322200 0332200 0342200
250 10" 10 0302250 0312250 0322250 0332250 0342250
300 12" 10 0302300 0312300 0322300 0332300 0342300

200 8" 16 0303200 0313200 0323200 0333200 0343200

250 10" 16 0303250 0313250 0323250 0333250 0343250
300 12" 16 0303300 0313300 0323300 0333300 0343300

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DN Free Max Allowable Movements (not concurrent) Active Section Max Allowable Pressure up to 80C Total Weight
Length
Axial Lateral Angular
[mm] [inches] [mm] Compress. mm Extens. mm +/- mm +/- degrees cm2 Positiv Vacuum Kg
bar mm Hg
25 1" 130 13 9 13 15 24 16 660 2.2
32 1" 1/4 130 13 9 13 15 30 16 660 3.2
40 1" 1/2 130 13 9 13 15 36 16 660 3.8
50 2" 130 13 9 13 15 65 16 660 4.8
65 2" 1/2 130 13 9 13 15 84 16 660 5.8
80 3" 130 13 9 13 15 106 16 660 7.2
100 4" 130 13 9 13 15 157 16 660 7.8
125 5" 130 13 9 13 15 232 16 660 9.7
150 6" 130 13 9 13 15 322 16 660 13.2
200 8" 130 13 9 13 15 504 16 660 17.9
250 10" 130 13 9 14 10 774 16 660 24.5
300 12" 130 13 9 15 10 1074 16 660 31.0

Notes
-For higher vacuums, i.e. pressures lower than 660 mm Hg, the joint must have an inner vacuum ring.
-The max allowable pressures indicated in the table above are valid for temperatures up to 80C.
For higher operating temperatures, the max operating pressure is given by the table below:

T [C] 80 85 90 95 100 105

Pressure [bar] 16.0 14.7 13.3 12.0 10.7 9.6

Movements (FSFA-FSFB):

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FSFA - FSFB
FLANGES Material: carbon steel (on request: stainless steel)
Surface protection: electrogalvanizing

DN f PN 6 PN 10

[mm] [inches] [mm] n. holes F K E n. holes F K E

25 1" 14 4 11 75 100 4 14 85 115

32 1 1/4 16 4 14 90 120 4 18 100 140
40 1 1/2 16 4 14 100 130 4 18 110 150
50 2" 18 4 14 110 140 4 18 125 165
65 2 1/2 18 4 14 130 160 4 18 145 185
80 3" 20 4 18 150 190 4 18 160 200
100 4" 20 4 18 170 210 8 18 180 220
125 5" 22 8 18 200 240 8 18 210 250
150 6" 24 8 18 225 265 8 22 240 285
200 8" 24 8 18 280 320 8 22 295 340
250 10" 26 12 18 335 375 12 22 350 395
300 12" 26 12 22 395 440 12 22 400 445
350 14" 28 12 22 445 490 16 22 460 505
400 16" 30 16 22 495 540 16 25 515 565
450 18" 30 16 22 550 595 20 25 565 615
500 20" 30 20 22 600 645 20 25 620 670
600 24" 30 20 25 705 755 20 30 725 780

DN f PN 16 ANSI 150

[mm] [inches] [mm] n. holes F K E n. holes F K E

25 1" 14 4 14 85 115 4 15.9 79.5 108

32 1" 1/4 16 4 18 100 140 4 15.9 89.0 118
40 1" 1/2 16 4 18 110 150 4 15.9 98.4 127
50 2" 18 4 18 125 165 4 19 120.6 152
65 2" 1/2 18 4 18 145 185 4 19 139.7 178
80 3" 20 8 18 160 200 4 19 152.4 191
100 4" 20 8 18 180 220 8 19 190.5 229
125 5" 22 8 18 210 250 8 22.2 215.9 254
150 6" 24 8 22 240 285 8 22.2 241.3 279
200 8" 24 12 22 295 340 8 22.2 298.4 343
250 10" 26 12 25 355 405 12 25.4 361.9 406
300 12" 26 12 25 410 460 12 25.4 431.8 483
350 14" 28 16 25 470 520 12 28.6 476.2 533
400 16" 30 16 30 525 580 16 28.6 539.7 597
450 18" 30 20 30 585 640 16 31.8 577.8 635
500 20" 30 20 33 650 715 20 31.8 635.0 699
600 24" 30 20 36 770 840 20 34.9 749.3 813

f
F
E
K
DN

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FTUA anti-vibration joint

Production range: from DN 20 to DN 80.

MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS

BODY
The body is moulded with a double arch and is formed by multiple plies of continuous nylon bres which are twill-woven and
embedded in the rubber so as to allow the necessary exibility between the plies. In addition, the interior edge of each are
is reinforced further by a high-strength steel-wire in order to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure.
A protective impermeable tubular layer of elastomer completely covers both the internal surface of the body as well as the
ares. This prevents the piped uid from penetrating inside. The type of elastomer used for the internal protective layer
depends on the operating conditions and the type of uid being piped. Select the best suited elastomer by evaluating its
chemical resistance and other physical properties provided in the following tables.
Similarly, the entire external surface of the body is protected by another impermeable tubular layer of elastomer which covers
it continuously and protects it from the surrounding environment. The type of elastomer used for the external protective layer
depends on the environmental conditions to which the joint will be exposed (sunlight, acidic fumes, saline environment, etc.).
Select the best suited elastomer by evaluating its chemical resistance and other physical properties provided in the following
tables.

FITTINGS
The ttings are three-piece union ttings with female end pieces and BSP gas thread. The standard material is galvanized
malleable cast iron. On request, the ttings can also be manufactured in stainless steel AISI 316 or bronze.

The elastomers normally used are the following:

NN (Neoprene on both the outside and inside); label colour: BLUE / WHITE
EE (EPDM on both the outside and inside); label colour: RED / WHITE
NP (Neoprene on the outside + Nitrile on the inside); label colour: RED / YELLOW

DN PN FTUA-NN FTUA-EE FTUA-NP

Neoprene-Neoprene EPDM-EPDM Neoprene-Nitrile
[mm] [inches] [mm] Code Code Code

20 3/4" 10 0308020 0318020 0328020

25 1" 10 0308025 0318025 0328025

50 2" 10 0308050 0318050 0328050

80 3" 10 0308080 0318080 0328080

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DN Free Max Allowable Movements (not concurrent) Active Section Max Allowable Pressure up to 80C Total Weight
Length
Axial Lateral Angular
[mm] [inches] [mm] Compress. mm Extens. mm +/- mm +/- degrees cm 2 Positiv Vacuum Kg
bar mm Hg
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Notes
-The max allowable pressures indicated in the table above are valid for temperatures up to 80C.
For higher operating temperatures, the max operating pressure is given by the table below:

T [C] 80 85 90 95 100 105

Pressure [bar] 10.0 9.7 8.3 7.5 6.7 6.0

SPECIAL VERSIONS OF THE FTUA JOINTS:

FTUA-R: this joint is identical to the FTUA joint with the addition of a reinforcement ring placed externally in the hollow
between the two arches in order to stabilize them at high pressures. The ring is made of galvanized malleable cast iron.

FTUA-F: this joint is identical to the FTUA joint with the difference that the end part of each tting is formed by a ange with
internal coupling thread.
FTUA-P: this joint is identical to the FTUA joint with the difference that the ttings can be in PVC or PP and are used on
plastic piping.

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JM-10 Anti-vibration joint

EMIFLEX JM-10 anti-vibration joints can be installed on piping near

pumps, compressors, regulators, valves, operating machines, etc., to
interrupt the propagation of sound waves and absorb small vibrations.

MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
The cylindrical body is manufactured in EPDM elastomer and contains two anged inserts in carbon steel. The coupling
drilling is UNI ISO PN 16. Starting from DN 80, the pair of anged inserts are completed with internal spacer tie rods in carbon
steel in order to counter the end thrust effect due to the internal pressure which tends to extend the joint.
The JM-10 anti-vibration joint has no metal parts in contact with the piped uid or the mating anges.

APPLICATION
Heating systems, water-pumping plants, air-conditioning systems, public installations such as condominiums, hospitals,
schools, etc. Compatible uids: water, seawater, weak acids and weak bases, etc. Max operating pressure: 10 bar. Max
constant operating temperature: + 100C.

WARNINGS
The JM-10 joints must not be used to absorb axial or lateral expansions, large-amplitude vibrations, torsions or angular
movements. Each JM-10 joint must be installed between two appropriately dimensioned xed points.
The JM-10 joints must be installed maintaining their specied length H and without any initial tension.
The mating anges of the pipeline must be parallel with one another and aligned well. The connection to the mating anges
must be made with suitable bolts, ensuring that the length of the bolts is such as to not damage the joint (which has solid
connection holes) and completing the connection with the relative washers. No gaskets are required.

a
PUNTO FISSO
3 nxf FIXED POINT
1 2

JM-10
g

JM-10
m x T PUNTO FISSO
4 POMPA
H
h

FIXED POINT PUMP

D1
D2
D3
Installation example for EMIFLEX type JM-10 anti-vibration joints.

nx mx
DN D1 D2 D3 a H g h Code
f T
20 20 56 105 75 76 12 70 4xM12 - 0319020
25 26 66 115 85 76 12 70 4xM12 - 0319025
32 32 76 140 100 76 14 70 4xM16 - 0319032
40 40 88 150 110 76 14 70 4xM16 - 0319040
50 50 100 165 125 76 14 70 4xM16 - 0319050
65 68 120 185 145 76 14 70 4xM16 - 0319065
80 80 134 200 160 76 14 70 8xM16 4xM8 0319080
100 105 154 220 180 76 14 70 8xM16 4xM8 0319100
125 130 182 250 210 76 16 70 8xM16 4xM10 0319125
150 155 212 285 240 76 16 70 8xM20 4xM10 0319150
200 200 264 340 295 96 16 90 8xM20 6xM12 0319200
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ELAFLEX ERV joints

ERV ROTEX type with double red band. Suitable for hot water in heating systems with design temperatures up to 110 C
(with short peaks at 130C), for cooling water and hot air. Not suitable for hydrocarbons, drinking water or water and air
with oily residues.
Body: reinforced with polymer plies and coated internally and externally with EPDM.
Flanges: swivel PN 10/16 in electrogalvanized carbon steel. Length 130 mm.

Operating pressure [bar]

DN [mm] PN [bar]
65C 100C 110C
25 - 150 16 16 10 6
200 - 300 10 10 6 3

ERV type with red band. Suitable for drinking water, cold water and hot water up to 90C, seawater, cooling water and
wastewater with no oily residues. Not suitable for hydrocarbons or water and air with oily residues.
Body: reinforced with nylon plies, coated internally with a butyl/EPDM compound and externally with EPDM.
Flanges: swivel PN 10/16 in electrogalvanized carbon steel. Length 130 mm.

Operating pressure [bar]

DN [mm] PN [bar]
70C 80C 90C
25 - 150 16 14 12 10
200 - 300 10 8 7 6

ERV type with yellow band. Suitable for oil products and fuels, methane (but not LPG). Also suitable for emulsions of cooling
water with anticorrosive oils. Operating temperature up to 90C.
Body: reinforced with nylon plies, coated internally with nitrile (NBR) and externally with neoprene.
Flanges: swivel PN 10/16 in electrogalvanized carbon steel. Length 130 mm.

Operating pressure [bar]

DN [mm] PN [bar]
70C 80C 90C
25 - 150 16 14 12 10
200 - 300 10 8 7 6

ERV type with green band. Suitable for moderate acids and alkalis up to 80C, compressed air with oil residues.
Body: reinforced with nylon plies, coated internally and externally with Hypalon.
Flanges: swivel PN 10/16 in electrogalvanized carbon steel. Length 130 mm.

Operating pressure [bar]

DN [mm] PN [bar]
70C 80C
25 - 150 16 14 12
200 - 300 10 8 7

ERV type with white band. Suitable for food liquids, vegetable oils, drinking water up to 80C.
Body: reinforced with nylon plies, coated internally with white nitrile and externally with neoprene.
Flanges: swivel PN 10/16 in electrogalvanized carbon steel. Length 130 mm.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOINTS

Colour Elastomer Temperature Resistant to: Not suitable for

External
Joint type Label Internal layer min / max C
layer

Steam, hot and cold

water, drinking water,
compressed air
Mineral oils, solvents,
EE red / white EPDM EPDM -10C +105C without traces
aromatic hydrocarbons
of lubricants,
vegetable oils, ozone,
alcohols, ketones

Strong acids and

bases, freon, Ketones, esters,
hydroxides, ozone, certain chlorinated
NH green / yellow Hypalon Neoprene -10C +100C alcohols, alkaline oxidizing acids,
and hypochlorite nitro-aromatic
solutions, aliphatic hydrocarbons
hydrocarbons

Hot and cold water,

Oxidizing acids,
drinking water,
NN blue / white Neoprene Neoprene -10C +105C esters, ketones, nitro-
moderate acids,
aromatic hydrocarbons
ozone

Most of the Ozone, ketones,

hydrocarbons, fats, esters, aldehydes,
NP red / yellow Nitrile Neoprene -10C +100C
oils, hydraulic uids, nitro and chlorinated
solvents hydrocarbons

All the aliphatic,

aromatic and
halogenated Ketones, esters and
NV green / white Viton Neoprene -10C +105C
hydrocarbons. Many chlorine
acids, animal and
vegetable oils

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ELASTOMER CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Elastomer type
Chemical product neoprene nitrile hypalon epdm viton
Amyl acetate X X C A X
Butyl acetate X X C B X
Aluminium acetate B B B A X
Lead acetate B B C A X
Potassium acetate B B B A X
Sodium acetate B B B A X
Zinc acetate B B C A X
Isobutyl acetate X X C X X
Methyl acetate C X C B X
Propyl acetate X X X B X
Acetylene B A B A A
Acetone C X C A X
Fatty acids B B X X A
Acetic acid 10% B B B A A
Acetic acid 50% C C B A C
Acetylacetic acid X X - - -
Benzoic acid C X B B A
Boric acid A A A A A
Phenol carbolic acid X X C X A
Carbonic acid A B A A A
Hydrocyanic acid (prussic acid) B B A A A
Hydrochloric acid (concentrated) X X X C A
Hydrochloric acid 10% A B A A A
Hydrochloric acid 100% X X C C A
Hydrochloric acid 38% C C A A A
Chromic acid 25% X X A A A
Chromic acid 50% X X B B A
Formic acid A C B A C
Phosphoric acid 50% B C B A A
Phosphoric acid 85% C X B B A
Nitric acid 25% C X B B A
Nitric acid 35% X X B C A
Nitric acid 50% X X C X A
Oleic acid B B B C B
Oxalic acid B C B A B
Picric acid A B B B A
Salicylic acid X C A A A
Sulphuric acid (concentrated) X X B B A
Sulphuric acid (diluted) B X B A A
Sulphuric acid 25% C X B B A
Sulphuric acid 60% X X B B A
Sulphuric acid 95% X X C C A
Tannic acid A B A B A
Tartaric acid B A A B A
Water B A A A B
Seawater A A A A A
Distilled water C A A A A
Sewage B A A B A
Amyl alcohol A B B A B
Benzyl alcohol C X B B A
Butyl alcohol A A A B A
Ethyl alcohol A A A A B
Isopropyl alcohol B B A A A
Propyl alcohol A A A A A
Alum A A A A A
Ammonia A A A A A
Aniline X X X B B
Air A A A A A
Hot air 150 C B B B B A
Hot air 90 C A A A A A
Benzaldehyde X X X B X
Petrol B A X X A
Butyl benzoate X X X A A
Sodium bicarbonate A A A A A
Potassium bichromate B A A A A
Calcium bisulphide A A A X A
Sodium bisulphide A A A A A
Borax B B A A A
Butane A A B X A
Fat lime A A A A -
Ammonium carbonate B X B A A
Aliphatic ketones X X X A X
Aromatic ketones X X X A X
Cyclohexane C A X X A
Cyclohexanone X X X B X
Chloroprene X X C X A
Aluminium chloride A A A A A
Ammonium chloride A A A A A
Barium chloride A A A A A
Calcium chloride A A A A A
Cobalt chloride A A A A A

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Elastomer type
Chemical product neoprene nitrile hypalon epdm viton
Iron chloride B A A A A
Magnesium chloride A A A A A
Mercury chloride B A A A A
Potassium chloride A A A A A
Sodium chloride A A A A A
Zinc chloride A A A A A
Ethyl chloride B B C B A
Methyl chloride X X X C A
Aviation gasoline C A X X A
Hexane B A B X A
Hexanol B A B C A
Ethyl hexanol B B A A A
Ethanol A A A A B
Butyl ether C B C C X
Isopropyl ether C B C X X
Petroleum ether B A X X A
Dimethyl ether C B C B B
Ethylene - B A C A
Ethylenediamine A A B A X
Phenol X X C X A
Formaldehyde B B B A B
Aluminum phosphate A A A A A
Ammonium phosphate A A A A A
Tributyl phosphate X X X A X
Tricresyl phosphate X X C A B
Trioctyl phosphate X X X A B
Dibutyl phthalate X X X A B
Dioctyl phthalate X X X B A
Furfural X X C B X
Glycerine A A A A A
Ethylene glycol A A A A A
Propylene glycol - A A A A
Liquid petroleum gas B A X X A
Hydrazine C C C A X
Hydrogen gas A A B A A
Magnesium hydroxide B B A A A
Potassium hydroxide B C A B C
Sodium hydroxide B C B A B
Calcium hypochloride X X A A A
Sodium hypochlorite C C C B A
Iso Octane B A B X A
Lacquers X X X X X
Sodium metaphosphate B A B A A
Methane B A B X A
Methanol A A A A X
Methylamine A B - A -
Naphtha C B C X A
Aluminum nitrate A A A A B
Ammonium nitrate B A A A A
Calcium nitrate A B A A A
Lead nitrate A A B A A
Potassium nitrate A A A A A
Silicone oils and greases A A A A A
Mineral oils B A B X A
Olive oil B A B B A
Oil of palma christi A A A B A
Ethyl oxide X X X C C
Hydrogen oxide B A A A B
Oxygen (cold) A B B A A
Ozone B X A A A
Parafn B A X X A
Pitch B A B X A
Pentane A A B X A
Sodium perborate B B B A A
Potassium permanganate C B A A B
Ammonium persulfate A X A B A
Petroleum oil crude B A B X A
Propane B A B X A
Caustic soda B C B A B
Aluminum sulfate A B A A A
Barium sulfate A A B A A
Iron sulfate A A A A A
Nickel sulfate A A A A A
Potassium sulfate A A A A A
Sodium sulphate A A A A A
Zinc sulfate A A A A A
Sodium thiosulfate A A A A A
Steam (to 225F) C C B A X
Steam (225F to 300F) X X C A X
Vaseline B A B X A
Rating: A = Excellent B = Good C = Not recommended for continuous use X = Not suitable - = No information
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ACCESSORIES

LIMIT RODS FOR FSFA and FSFB JOINTS

Limit rods represent an additional safety factor since they prevent the expansion joint from undergoing movements exceeding
those for which it was designed and manufactured. These excessive movements could be caused by the failure of a xed
point or other components of the pipeline.
The travel limitation can be for compression, extension or both. The amount of travel to be limited is set by adjusting the
position of the relative nuts and then tightening the locknuts.
The tie rods must be able to withstand the axial thrust developed by the expansion joint due to the internal pressure.
The compression travel can be limited using a nut and locknut or by tting a pipe of suitable length on the tie rod between
the anges of the rubber joint.
If the joint must also allow lateral travel, spherical washers must be inserted between the nuts and the ange surfaces
rather than plain washers. The locking plates of the limit rods are assembled on the mating anges of the piping and must
be properly spaced.

Limit rod unit composition

Component Quantity
Tie rod 1
Plate 2
Nut 4
Washer 2

DN Tie rod
Number of units
L in kit
mm inches
mm mm
32 1 1/4 M 16 300 2
40 1 1/2 M 16 300 2
50 2 M 16 300 2
65 2 1/2 M 20 315 2
80 3 M 20 315 2
100 4 M 20 315 2
125 5 M 20 325 2
150 6 M 24 335 2
200 8 M 24 340 2
250 10 M 24 400 3
300 12 M 24 400 4
350 14 M 24 410 4
400 16 M 27 425 4
450 18 M 27 425 4
500 20 M 27 425 4
550 22 M 27 425 4
600 24 M 30 425 4

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VACUUM RINGS (FSFA-FSFB)

The E-FLEX rubber joints have a vacuum rating of 660 mm Hg
(0.88 bar). For higher vacuums, a stainless steel vacuum ring must
be inserted inside the joint arch in order to prevent the body of the
joint from imploding.

FLAME-PROOF PROTECTIVE COVER (FSFA-FSFB)

The ame-proof protective cover is required in order to protect
the FSFA and FSFB joints from ames in case of re with a max
temperature of 800C for a period of 30 minutes. It can be installed
immediately.

Characteristics:
it completely covers the joint and the mating anges of the pipeline;
its exible, so it allows all the designed movements of the joint;
its asbestos-free and made of several layers of special heat-
resistant fabric;
its quick and easy to install: just wrap it around the
assembled joints, fastening the aps with the screws provided.
It can also be disassembled easily at any time.
Flame Proof Protective Cover (FSFA-FSFB).

LIMIT RODS FOR FTUA JOINTS

Limit rods represent an additional safety factor since they prevent the joint from undergoing an elongation exceeding that
for which it was designed and manufactured (6 mm). This can occur due to the failure of a xed point or other components
of the pipeline. The amount of travel to be limited is set by adjusting the position of the relative nuts and then tightening the
locknuts (see Fig. A). The tie rods must be able to withstand the axial thrust due to the internal pressure.
The FTUA joint completed with limit rods can still absorb the designed lateral travel as well, since the tie rods are made of
steel wire rope and are thus exible.

DN A B C L
20 178 58 98 197
25 171.5 68 108 197
32 170 80 120 197
40 162 90 130 185
50 159 106 160 185
65 161 124 180 185
80 161 144 200 185

B L
A 6
C

Tiranti in fune d'acciaio

Steel wire tie rods
Flange in acc. al C tropicalizzate
Galvanized C.S. flanges
Dadi classe 8G zincati
Fig. A 8G class galvanized nuts

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FSFA - FSFB joint installation instructions

The E-FLEX type FSFA and FSFB rubber expansion joints have been designed and manufactured for certain conditions
of use, within which they can be used safely provided theyve been installed correctly. Their life and performance can be
compromised by operating conditions different from those provided for as well as by incorrect installation. They must be
installed on the pipeline maintaining their specied free length.

FIXED POINTS
Since the rubber joint is an elastic body, when its subjected to internal pressure it develops an axial thrust (end effect) which
tends to elongate it, dangerously deforming the piping. This thrust must be countered by the xed points. The axial thrust
is given by S = p A
where: S = axial thrust [kg] p = internal pressure [bar] A = active section of the joint [cm2]
This thrust must be countered by the xed points.
Each rubber joint must always be installed between two xed points which are appropriately dimensioned to withstand
the joints axial thrust and line up coaxially with the joint. The section of piping including the rst xed point, the elastic
joint and the second xed point must be straight, supported properly and suitably guided so as to prevent any possibility
of lateral deviation.
The joint must be placed as close as possible to a xed point.
When the piping changes direction, a xed point must be installed at the elbow. The xed point on the elbow must support
a total force given by the sum of the axial thrust dened above and the centrifugal force due to the change in direction of
the piped uid.

PUNTO FISSO
FIXED POINT

FSFA - FSFB
PUNTO FISSO FSFA - FSFB POMPA
FIXED POINT PUMP

CONDITIONS OF USE
Check that the operating conditions of the piping (pressure, temperature, expected movements) are compatible with the
performance of the elastic joint being installed.
Check that the elastomer selected for the joint being installed has the best chemical resistance against the piped uid.

REAL STATE OF THE PIPING

Check that the real course of the piping corresponds to the design diagram, without any misalignment errors which
would cause unexpected movements for the joint. The travel indicated in the table for the standard rubber joints is the
effective operating travel and does not take account of unspecied movements to compensate for misalignment errors.
If the joints must be installed with specic initial predeformations (compression or elongation) the allowable movements of
the joint must be reduced by the value of these deviations.
Check that the piping is equipped with guides arranged properly in order to keep the piping aligned during operation.

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SUPPORTS
The piping must be properly supported so that its weight does not rest on the joint.

MATING FLANGES
The mating anges of the piping to which the joint will be connected must have a at contact surface which is smooth,
clean and free of any unevenness which could scratch or cut the sealing surface of the rubber are of the joint (g. B).

2 3

4 1

1 4
OK OK OK OK
3 2

Fig. C

NO NO NO NO
Fig. B

MATING FLANGE FASTENING BOLTS

To prevent interference with the arch of the joint during compression, it is advisable to assemble the bolts by inserting them
into the ange from the arch side so that their hexagonal head is facing the arch. If this is not possible, then the bolts used
must have a length such that the minimum bolt-arch distance is not less than 15 mm. The tightening of the bolts must be
done gradually, acting alternately and uniformly on nuts in diametrically opposite positions following the sequence indicated
in the diagram in Fig. C. Its best to carry out the operation by holding the wrench acting on the internal face of the joint
ange xed while turning the other wrench on the mating ange. This prevents damage to the surface of the arch due to the
tightening wrench slipping and striking it.
The bolts must be tightened until the outer edge of the rubber are of the joint swells slightly under the action of the metal
faces of the ange and mating ange.

GENERAL WARNINGS
The rubber expansion joints must be installed in locations where they are easily accessible for periodic inspections
or replacement.
Do not use any sharp-edged or pointed tools during installation (these could damage the rubber of the joint).
During installation, strictly avoid twisting the rubber joint by trying to align the ange holes without rst loosening
all the bolts.
To facilitate the dismantling of the joint at a later time, it is acceptable (but not necessary) to apply a thin lm of graphite
diluted in glycerine or water on the faces of the joints rubber anges before installation.
The rubber expansion joints should not have any thermal insulation. Nevertheless: if they must be thermally insulated,
the insulation must be removable so as to allow easy access to the joint for periodic inspections.
No welding should be performed near the joint without rst having covered the rubber parts with suitable protection against
splatters of incandescent metal and the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the electric welding process.
The rubber parts of the joint must never be painted. They must be kept clean. Clean the rubber parts using water
or soapy water: never use solvents of any kind since they may attack the elastomer. The rubber of the joint must never be
contaminated with grease or oil.
If the joint must be installed outdoors, make certain the elastomer of its outer layer is resistant to ozone, solar radiation
and the surrounding environmental conditions.

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Check the seal of the anges one week after installation and then periodically. Tighten the bolts if necessary.
Periodically check the condition of the elastomer; if it appears gummy or sticky, replace the joint as soon as possible.
Check that no water hammers can occur on the pipeline: the overpressure could damage the joint.
CAUTION: if the rubber joint is installed on piping carrying uids at high pressure and temperature or hazardous uids,
suitable shields must be provided to protect the personnel in case of uid leakage in the form of jets or sudden leaks.

STORAGE
For ideal preservation, these joints must be stored in a cool, dry, dust-free and shaded area. The joints must be stored
horizontally face down on pallets or wooden shelves. They must not be stacked, and no heavy objects should be placed on
top of them. Do not store solvents, fuels or other chemical products in the same room. The joints can be stored outdoors
for brief periods provided that the joints are not in contact with the soil but are placed on wooden pallets and covered with
a waterproof tarpaulin.

FTUA joint installation instructions

The E-FLEX type FTUA rubber expansion joints have been designed and manufactured for certain conditions of use, within
which they can be used safely provided theyve been installed correctly. Their life and performance can be compromised
by operating conditions different from those provided for as well as by incorrect installation. They must be installed
on the pipeline maintaining their specied free length. See the FSFA and FSFB joint installation instructions regarding:
Fixed points - Conditions of use - Real state of the piping - Supports - General warnings - Storage.

2 5
4 3 1 6 1 Union tting
7
2 Swivel nut
3 Female tting
4 Gas thread (BSP)
5 Nylon braid
6 Rubber layers
7 Steel wires and rope

FOR INSTALLATION OF THE FTUA JOINTS,

THE FOLLOWING MUST ALSO BE PERFORMED:
Remove parts 2 and 3 of the two ends and proceed with assembling them on the piping. Screw parts 3 completely
onto the pipeline. Hemp packing to improve the seal 3 on the piping is not allowed since this could damage the female
tting 3 which has a conical thread. Its better to use Teon tape to improve the seal, if necessary.
Insert the remaining unit composed of the rubber part with the two ttings 1.
Engage the swivel nut of one end on the tting 1, tightening it manually as far as possible, and then tighten it completely
with a wrench, contrasting the tightening simultaneously with another wrench applied to the tting 1.
Repeat the operation with the other swivel nut, always taking care that the rubber joint is never subjected to any torsion.
To obtain a good seal under pressure, its important that the swivel nut 2 be tightened completely so that the extended
rubber collar of the joint is solidly locked between the opposing surfaces of the ttings 1 and 3.

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