A grooved reducing flex joint is a mechanical pipe joint that allows pipes of different diameters to be joined while providing a degree of flexibility. These couplings consist of two grooved end fittings and a flexible gasket or sleeve that is installed on the pipe. Grooves on the pipe ends provide a strong mechanical connection when the fitting is tightened.
Application:
Grooved reducing flexible joints are commonly used in a variety of piping systems such as:
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): Used to connect ducts in HVAC systems where flexibility may be required due to thermal expansion and contraction.
Fire Protection Systems: Typically used in fire sprinkler systems to connect pipes of different sizes while allowing for movement due to temperature changes.
Water and Wastewater Systems: For water and drainage systems where flexibility and ease of installation are important.
Industrial Piping: Used in industrial applications where grooved coupling systems are favored for their simplicity and speed of installation.
Material standards for groove couplings:
Material standards for grooved couplings are often set by industry organizations and standards bodies. The material used for grooved joints is usually ductile iron, but stainless steel and other materials can also be used, depending on the application and specific requirements.
Standards governing grooved couplings include:
ANSI/AWWA C606 - Groove and Shoulder Joints for Ductile Iron Pressure Piping and Fittings: This standard covers groove and shoulder joints for ductile iron pressure piping, fittings, and other components.
ASTM A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings: This standard covers compositional, mechanical, and other requirements for ductile iron castings.
NFPA 13 - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems: This standard, published by the National Fire Protection Association, provides guidance for the installation of sprinkler systems, including the use of grooved joints.
Nominal Size
mm/in |
Pipe O.D
mm |
Working
Pressure
PSI/Mpa |
Dimensions mm |
Bolt Size |
Certificate |
| L |
H |
W |
NO.-Size
mm |
| 65X50/212X2 |
73X60 |
300/2.07 |
143 |
102 |
45 |
M10X65 |
FM UL |
| 65X50/30DX2 |
76X60 |
300/2.07 |
143 |
102 |
45 |
M10X65 |
FM UL |
| 80X50/3X2 |
89X60 |
300/2.07 |
163 |
118 |
47 |
M12X70 |
FMUL |
| 80X65/3X212 |
89X73 |
300/2.07 |
163 |
118 |
47 |
M12X70 |
FMUL |
| 100X50/4X2 |
114X60 |
300/2.07 |
200 |
150 |
50 |
M12X70 |
FMUL |
| 100X65/4X212 |
114X73 |
300/2.07 |
200 |
150 |
50 |
M12X70 |
FM UL |
| 100X65/4X3OD |
114X76 |
300/2.07 |
200 |
150 |
50 |
M12X70 |
FM UL |
| 100X80/4X3 |
114X89 |
300/2.07 |
200 |
150 |
50 |
M12X70 |
FMUL |
| 150X100/612ODX4 |
165X114 |
300/2.07 |
270 |
200 |
51 |
M16X85 |
FM UL |
| 150X80/6X3 |
168X89 |
300/2.07 |
270 |
200 |
51 |
M16X85 |
FMUL |
| 150X100/6X4 |
168X114 |
300/2.07 |
270 |
200 |
51 |
M16X85 |
FM UL |
| 200X150/8X612OD |
219X165 |
300/2.07 |
335 |
260 |
63 |
M20X110 |
FM UL |
| 200X150/8X6 |
219X168 |
300/2.07 |
335 |
260 |
63 |
M20X110 |
FMUL |
what is the rigid and flexible Coupling difference?
Coupling play an important role in connecting pipe segments to prevent leaks caused by damaged or damaged joints while maintaining the integrity of the pipe in the process. It is a very suitable fitting for the pipe and pipe industry. Most pipe installations require multiple pipe sections to be joined together or cut to facilitate changing direction and traversing obstacles. A fitting is a concise pipe or pipe. It has a socket or female thread at one or both ends. Fitting allows two pipes or pipes of the same or different sizes to be joined together to form a long pipe.
Flexible coupling
Flexible couplings are designed to transmit torque while allowing some radial, axial and angular misalignment. They can accommodate angular misalignment of up to a few degrees and some parallel misalignment. Elastic couplings allow for some angular misalignment and axial movement, meaning they can be used to create smooth bends and absorb thermal expansion contractions in piping systems. In some cases, the use of elastic couplings can even exclude conventional expansion joints, loops and other expansion devices from the system entirely. When assembling a stretch rubber gasket, the gasket is slightly smaller than the pipe diameter at both pipe ends and produces the first seal. The two halves of the coupling are then placed around the washers that adapt to them. The coupling halves are bolted together to further improve the seal.
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