Our experience, your benefit

FABRIC EXPANSION
JOINTS
 OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE DELIVERS
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Our intensive cooperation with The movements that the units are
competent and experienced manu- capable of accepting can be singular
facturers of fabric expansion joints or a combination of:
enables us to deliver operationally
effective and economically attractive l  xial movement (compression and
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solutions. extension)
l Lateral movement
Fabric bellows are extremely flexible l Angular movement
and can be made from a variety of
l Torsional rotation
special woven fabrics coated or
laminated with selected elastomers or
fluoropolymers. Fabric expansion A significant difference between fabric
joints are used to insulate, to avoid expansion joints and metallic- or
mechanical loads and to protect rubber expansion joints is that fabric
against abrasion. They offer advan- types can readily accept the torsion
tages for the pipe work designer as which is undesirable with metallic-
they absorb movements simultane- and rubber expansion joints. Further-
ously in several directions, they have more in addition to absorbing
almost no reactive forces and require movements in the system, fabric
little space. Fabric expansion joints expansion joints can also help to
are easy to customize to suit existing reduce or eliminate noise and to a
operating conditions and are easy to limited degree they can absorb
transport and install. In comparison to vibrations.
metallic expansion joints fabric
expansion joints offer almost unlimited We always supply complete solutions
flexibility and give numerous options for quick and simple installation into
for the pipe work designer. Fabric the duct or pipework. When neces-
expansion joints are installed in sary because of transport or installa-
systems operating with low pressure tion logistics we can supply fabric
and dry media. expansion joints in segments for
assembly at the jobsite.

APPLICATIONS PRODUCT RANGE

Fabric expansion joints are found in a Types: Circular and rectangular
wide range of industries including:
Dimension: All sizes and with or
l Chemical process plants
without steel parts. For installation in
l Cement manufacturing
existing duct- and/or pipework the
l Pulp and paper industry
fabric expansion joints are supplied
l Power stations
with either closed- or open ended
l Refineries
band.
l Shipbuilding
l Steel plants Temperature: Up to +1200°C
l Sugar plants
l Gas turbine installations Pressure: Up to 2000 mmwg
CONSTRUCTION

Selection of the optimum construction 5. R

 einforcement; protection
for fabric expansion joints depends on ensuring strong construction in the
a number of factors which need to be area where bolts are fixed.
considered for the application,
generally speaking there are no Design styles
“standard” designs. Fabric expansion Fabric expansion joints are usually
joints are available in many configura-   supplied as a “belt” or with integral
tions with single-layer or multi-layer flanges, the preferred arrangement
fabric elements. 2. Insulation material; to resist high will depend on the conditions of the
temperature installation and system temperature.
The multilayer expansion joint is 3. S ealing foil; for gas tight con- Simple flanged solutions are common
generally made from: struction for installing against flanges mounted
1. Internal material; to avoid 4. O uter cover; against mechanical onto the ductwork, an arrangement
abrasion loads suitable for low temperature areas.

Design styles

Belt type expansion joint attached directly onto

the outside of the duct using clamping bands
normally used for:
1. Low temperatures (up to 300°C)
2. Low to medium velocity
3. Low to medium dust load
i.e.: Clean air ducts

Convoluted fabric expansion joints are attached

directly onto the outside of the duct using
clamping bands normally used for:
1. Large movements
2. Low velocity
3. Low dust content
4. Low temperature
i.e.: Pulp and paper industry

Fabric expansion joints mounted on vertical flanges,

typically used in systems with:
1. Low flow velocity
2. Low dust content
3. Low temperature (up to 450°C)
The design can be made both with and without
sleeve. The sleeve primarily acts to protect the
fabric expansion joint from the particles in the flow
medium
i.e.: Chemical industry (wet and dry)
Design styles

Fabric expansion joints mounted on parallel

flanges, typically used in ductwork with:
1. Medium temperature range (up to 500°C)
2. Higher flow velocities
3. Medium dust content in the flow
i.e.: Low temperature flue gas ductwork in
conventional power stations

Fabric expansion joints mounted on parallel

flanges with insulation bolster, typically used in
plants with:
1. High temperatures (up to 600°C)
2. High dust content
3. High flow
i.e.: High temperature flue gas duct systems in
conventional power stations

Fabric expansion joints with floating sleeve

construction are typically used in plants with:
1. Medium to high temperatures (up to 600°C)
2. Very high dust content
3. Low to high flow velocities
The floating sleeve gives good protection against
dust whilst allowing lateral movement.
i.e.: Cement industry

Hot to cold duct transition is often made in

combination with a fabric expansion joint. The
purpose of the hot to cold duct transition is to be
able to use a lower grade (and less expensive)
duct material, by incorporating the insulation
internally in the duct. Temperatures up to 650°C.
i.e.: Gas turbine installations

Fabric expansion joints installed in refractory lined

duct systems are typically used in plants with:
1. Very high temperatures (up to 1200°C)
2. Low to high dust content
3. Low to high flow velocity
i.e.: Incineration plants

SPECIAL DESIGNS

In this brochure we have tried to provide a general units with pantographic linkage, pipe penetration seals
idea of our capacity to design and supply fabric and other special arrangements including “dog-bone”
expansion joints for commonly-found applications. seals for low-pressure ductwork carrying condensates
In addition to the styles shown here we can assist with and fluids. Further details are available on request.
very special applications such as “picture-frame” units,
 ONSITE SERVICES FOR
FABRIC EXPANSION JOINTS
Our competence in the provision of l  eplacement (dismantling and
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fabric expansion joint solutions installation)
extends also to onsite services. We l Repair
provide support from the initial l Supervision of installation
design, construction and installation l Assisting plant personnel in the
stages and continuously thereafter installation/replacement work
throughout the service life of the l Inspection, i.e. estimation of
equipment. We have a team of skilled remaining service life (incl. report of
installers with experience in a wide status, evaluation and recommen-
range of site conditions who work in dations)
compliance with the prevailing safety
regulations. For such onsite work we have
equipment ready and packed to
Our services for fabric expansion ensure quick support if needed. All
joints include: equipment is calibrated and we use
l Installation the very latest technologies.

OUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR BENEFIT

Customized solutions within fabric stage or where they are perhaps
expansion joints are our compe- looking to improve an existing
tence. This expertise enables us to arrangement currently with or without
provide the client with superior fabric expansion joints, we are
solutions which best suit their unique pleased to assist. Our aim is to work
requirements. Whether our clients with our customers to provide a safe,
are looking for a simple quotation, reliable and cost-effective solution
where the fabric expansion joint which fully satisfies their require-
details are fully defined at the inquiry ments.
Our experience, your benefit

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