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Flexmaster Joints Conveying Products

Flexmaster Joints Standard Features 1. Gasket provides compression seal when tightened against tube or pipe. 2. Hinged coupling provides for quick, easy assembly. 3. Bulged sleeve allows for ±4' angular misalignment. All gasket materials listed on page 4 are available in the standard style, increasing the number of suitable Self-Restrained Features 1. Gasket provides compression seal when tightened against tube or pipe. 2. Hinged coupling provides for quick, easy assembly. 3. Bulged sleeve allows for ±4' angular misalignment. 4. Notched channel ring which grips pipe firmly to restrict...

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Tube Connection No threading, flanging, weld- cial end preparation of tube or pipe is required. Use pipe lengths. The Flexmaster joint will accommodate large tol- insertion depth tolerances. Absorbs Vibration Pipe vibration and noise with Flexmaster joints. The resilient, thick rubber of the Flexmaster joint gasket absorbs vibration and noise. style restricts movement along vibrating pipes and Even Misaligned The Flexmaster joint design eliminates flanged bolt holes and pipe threads that require careful alignment. The Flexmaster bulged joint angular installation misalign- ment at each end...

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Flexmaster joint elbows on a large hydraulic power system, which connect pipe from pumps to hydraulic fluid reservoirs Flexmaster joints join water lines on a huge diesel engine A number of Flexmaster joints are installed on this compressor to connect water and oil lines, providing quick, easy connection and protection against vibration A large dry-cleaning plant uses Flexmaster joints to connect piping at elbow junctures Flexmaster joints are used to join piping on air compressors EATON Hydraulics Flexmaster Joints Catalog E-MEFL-MR001-E2 January 2008

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Special Configurations Salt Water, Lube Oil, Special Configuration Flexmaster joints can be produced with various configurations and terminal end designs. A few of the special Flexmaster joint configurations which have been manufactured by Eaton are displayed above. Please consult Eaton when ordering specials. Flexmaster joints are manufactured by highly experienced and trained individuals who are dedicated solely to the production and packaging of Flexmaster joints. The Flexmaster joints manufacturing team is backed by the strong technical support from Eaton's engineering staff. EATON...

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Technical Data GASKET TEMPERATURE RATINGStt (High temp.) tt Maximum temperature ratings are meant as a guide only For extreme temperature conditions, consult factory Size Range t Warning: The Flexmaster joint is designed to seal pipe and tube connections. The Flexmaster joint is not intended to hold piping systems together. Normal hangers, guides, anchors and other external piping restraints must be used to restrain the piping or tubing system from movement PIPE ANDTUBE MATERIALS WHICH CAN BE CONNECTED BY FLEXMASTER JOINTS* Pipe or Tube Standard Self-Restrained Material Gasket Gasket**...

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Technical Data Gasket Selector Gasket Material: C - BUNA-N (standard) (high temperature) An important consideration in the selection of a gasket material is to avoid undesirable chemical reaction between the agent carried and the gasket material. The gasket selector chart indicates the compound most serviceable in specific agents GASKET MATERIAL GASKET MATERIAL Acetic Acid (concentrated) RT F Acetic Acid (dilute) RT (to 10%) F Acetic Acid Vapors_F_ Acedit Anhydride Ammonium Salt Solutions Aniline Dyes Aniline Oils Benzine (Gasoline) Calcium Hypochlorite Calcium Salt solutions Carbolic Acid...

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(Tube sizes thru 4.50" 114.3 mm Pipe sizes thru 4.0") Standard (Un-Restrained) Style (Tube sizes thru 4.50" 114.3 mm Pipe sizes thru 4.0") Gasket Gasket Self-Restrained Style Basic Part Number (from pages 10-17) (Tube sizes over 4.50" 114.3 mm Pipe sizes over 4.0" 101.6 mm) Gasket Material:- *N = BUNA-N (high temperature) * Available in Standard (Un-Restrained) Model Only. Example Part Number: NH1600C075B0250 Complete assemblies may be ordered by the procedure shown above. Standard components may be ordered as shown on page 7. Joint Length (in thousands of inch). Style is available in...

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Technical Data Parts List Gasket Material: C - BUNA-N (standard) (high temperature) (Other materials available. Consult Eaton.) STRAIGHT GASKET Tube Tube Includes Material Available Material Available size O.D. Nut & Bolt from Stock Self Restrained from Stock (inches) (inches) Standard Standard Standard Standard Gasket C D N S V Gasket C D* Pipe Pipe (inches) (inches) BOLT PART NUMBERS_ JOINT SIZE BOLT NUT (inches) PART NUMBER PART NUMBER Tube Pipe Carbon Steel Carbon Steel EATON Hydraulics Flexmaster Joints Catalog E-MEFL-MR001-E2 January 2008

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Pipe and Tubing Preparation and Flexmaster Joint Installation Instructions Deburr and clean pipe (tube) ends. Surface should be free of deep scratches, gouges, • Install retainer (1), gasket* side of pipe in sequence Install remaining retainer gasket (5) to proper pipe Slide sleeve (3) to gasket and retainer (1) into posi- tion as shown in Figure 2. Pipe must be inserted to proper depth ("D") into both gaskets as shown in Gasket Retainer be made easier by dipping of other rubber lubricants life of the gaskets. Never lubricate the metal parts. » Self-restrained gasket plify installation of a...

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Technical Data TABLE 1. REQUIRED INSERTION DEPTH* OF PIPE AND TUBE "Dimensions shown are for standard, straight, bulged sleeves only Elbow, tees and specials must meet the minimum insertion depths NOTE: inches and inch-lbs in bold, mm and N «min light TABLE 2. FLEXMASTER JOINT ASSEMBLY TIGHTENING GUIDE. TORQUE METHOD OF INSTALLATION** *Note: the torque values specified are for an un-lubricated (dry) nut and bolt TABLE 3. OPTIONAL CLEARANCE METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF STANDARD GASKETS. (Self-restrained gaskets must be Tube Size Pipe Size listali eel by Torque Method.) EATON Hydraulics...

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Rigid Pipe Basic Part Number: NH1600 PART NUMBER* Note: Letter X in part numbers shown indicates a code letter to be filled in. See Page 6 for explanation of part numbers and how to order * Gray part numbers are standard type. Black part numbers are self-restrained type ** Sleeve in this size is cylindrical (no-bulge). Allowable misalignment is ±2' per end for this size Dimensions: inches in bold, mm in light EATON Hydraulics Flexmaster Joints Catalog E-MEFL-MR001-E2 January 2008

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