Duct Arrangement
Circular or rectangular construction is considered according to the connected duct geometry.
Fabric Expansion Joints for Ducting and Hot-Gas Systems
Flexible expansion joints for low-pressure ducting, exhaust systems and hot-gas applications.
Include with your requirement
A complete review of the duct arrangement and operating conditions is required before a configuration is proposed.
- Duct dimensions and shape
- Operating temperature
- Process conditions
- Pressure or vacuum
- Movement requirements
- Connection arrangement
Review the operating duty before choosing a configuration
Fabric expansion joints are flexible connections used mainly in ducting systems. Their construction is selected according to duct geometry, temperature, pressure or vacuum, process conditions, movement and the required attachment arrangement.
The operating duty includes the service conditions, required movement and connection arrangement. Send the available information first; missing details can then be identified before a product route is proposed.
Operating Conditions
Temperature, process conditions and pressure or vacuum requirements influence the selected construction.
Movement & Connections
The required movement and connection arrangement must be reviewed together with the available installation envelope.
When fabric expansion joints may be considered
- 01Circular and rectangular arrangements for different duct geometries
- 02Flexible construction for multi-directional duct movement
- 03Connection and attachment details reviewed for the available installation envelope
- 04Construction requirements coordinated with the stated operating conditions
A functional layer system, built around the duct duty
A fabric expansion joint is considered as a complete composite system rather than a single visible sheet. The number, order and material of its layers depend on the stated operating conditions and project requirements.
- 01
Outer cover
The external layer protects the flexible system from the surrounding environment and handling conditions.
- 02
Reinforcement
Reinforcing layers support dimensional stability and the required mechanical behaviour.
- 03
Gas-seal membrane
The sealing layer is selected around temperature, gas composition, pressure or vacuum and chemical conditions.
- 04
Insulation package
Insulating layers may be introduced where the sealing layer needs protection from the process temperature.
- 05
Flow-side protection
A liner or bolster may be considered where flow, dust, abrasion or temperature conditions require additional protection.
Configurations available for requirement review
The final arrangement can only be identified after the service conditions, dimensions, movement and project requirements are reviewed.
01
Circular Configurations
Flexible circular assemblies reviewed against the connected duct diameter, movement, operating conditions and attachment details.
Send a requirement for this configuration
02
Rectangular Configurations
Flexible rectangular assemblies developed around the duct dimensions, corner geometry, movement and frame arrangement.
Send a requirement for this configurationApplications commonly reviewed for this technology
These examples do not confirm suitability. Selection depends on the complete service conditions, system arrangement and project requirements.
- 01Industrial air and exhaust ducting
- 02Hot-gas and process-gas duct connections
- 03Fans, blowers and ventilation connections
- 04Circular and rectangular duct transitions