Kim Ejr
Kim Ejr
Kim Ejr
Bellows Construction 4
Rubber qualities, reinforcing materials andmax. application range
for various bellows types
Material Description 5
Type 46 17
Type 48 19
Type 49 20
Type 50 24
Type 51 29
Type 53 30
Type 54 31
Type 55 32
Type 56 34
Type 57 35
Type 58 37
Type 59 38
Type 60 39
Type 61 40
Type 62 41
Type 63 42
Type 64 43
Type 80 45
Tie Bars /Restraints 48
Special Parts 50
Flameproof protective covers, deflector sleeve, earth cover, safety, pressure balanced
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Planning, Installation and Maintenance Instructions
for Types 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
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Installation and Maintenance for all Solid Flanges
for Types 40, 42, 58, 59, 63
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KIM Expansion Joints Type DN-range 32 - 1000
55 Overall length (mm) 125 - 300
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Bellows Construction
Bellows design Bellows max. pressure /max. permissible temperature (bar/°C)
colour
Core Reinforcing Cover code Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type
(inner) material (outer) 39 40 42 45 46 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 60 61 62 63 64
Aramid/
EPDM Special cord EPDM red-red 25/130 27/130 80/130 / 16/100 16/110 25/110 16/110 / / / 16/110 6/120 10/110 6/110 / 6/110 /
EPDM Nylon cord EPDM red 16/90 18/90 16/90 10/90 16/90 16/90 25/90 / / 16/90 / 16/90 10/90 / 6/90 3/90 6/90 0.5/120
NBR Aramid/
Special cord NBR yellow-blue 25/120 27/100 80/120 / / / / / / 25/120 / / 6/120 / / / / /
Chloroprene
NBR Nylon cord yellow 16/80 18/80 16/80 / 16/90 / 25/90 16/90 / 16/90 10/90 16/90 10/90 / 6/90 3/90 6/90 0.4/100
CR
Chloroprene
NBR Nylon cord orange / 18/90 / / 16/90 / / 25/90 / / / / / / / / / /
CR
Chloroprene
NBR Steel cord yellow-yellow 16/120 / / / 16/100 / / 16/100 / / / 16/100 / / / / / /
CR
Chloroprene Chloroprene
Nylon cord grey / 18/80 16/80 / 16/80 16/80 / 16/70 / 16/70 / / 10/70 / / 3/70 / /
CR CR
Butyl
IIR Nylon cord EPDM red-blue 16/90 18/90 16/90 / 16/90 / 25/90 16/90 / / / 16/90 / / / / 6/90 /
Butyl Aramid/
IIR-D Special cord EPDM red-blue 25/150 / 80/150 / / / / / / 25/150 / / 6/150 / / / / /
Aramid/ SIL
Special cord / / 27/150 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 6/200 0.2/200
EPDM Ethylene- Good heat resistance and suitable for alkaline waste water, compressed air
propylene terpolymer (oil free) and chemicals, weather-resistant, good gas tightness except
terpolymer for hydrocarbon.
red Temperature range -35°C up to +130°C
Not suitable for oils or fatty media.
NBR Acryonitrile Oil and fuel quality, also suitable for gases, solvents and fats. High
butadiene abrasion resistance.
rubber Temperature range -20°C up to +90°C (120°C) Not
yellow
suitable for steam and hot water.
NBR Acryonitrile Oil and fuel quality, also suitable for gases, solvents and fats and LPG
butadiene acc. to DIN 51622. High abrasion resistance.
rubber Temperature range -30°C up to +90°C
orange
Not suitable for steam and hot water.
NBR Acryonitrile Foodstuff quality in accordance with RAL guidelines, good for pulps, fats,
butadiene flours, juices and wines.
rubber Temperature range -20°C up to +90°C
white
Hypalon CSM®
Chloro- Chemical resistant quality for acids, bases and lyes.
sulfonated Temperature range -20°C up to +130°C
polyethylene See resistance lists for specific temperatures.
green
Neoprene CR Chloroprene Water quality, weather-resistant, suitable for some small groups of lyes as well as
rubber compressed air and lightly oil-related media.
Temperature range -25°C up to +90°C
grey
SIL Silicone Suitable for diluted hydrochloric acids, animal and herbal oils and fats,
rubber Hydraulic fluids (HFD-R and HFD-S)
Temperature range -40°C up to +200°C
none
Butyl IIR Butyl Good heat resistance, suitable for alkaline waste water, compressed air (oil free),
rubber chemicals and special hydraulic oils, weather-resistant.
Temperature range -30°C up to +90°C
Drinking water quality in accordance with KTW-Guidelines.
red or blue
Butyl IIR- Butyl Good heat resistance, suitable for alkaline waste water, compressed air (oil free),
D rubber chemicals and special hydraulic oils, weather-resistant.
Temperature range -25°C up to +150°C
red/blue
Viton FKM
®
Fluorocarbon Particularly suited to high temperatures.
polymer Good resistance to chemicals and oils, combustibles and solvents.
Temperature range -20°C up to +180°C
lilac Not suitable for ketones and chlorine.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 39
Type 39 is a hand-built low corrugated rubber Ladaz Expansion Joint and
TYPE 39
can therefore be customised to fit in any existing gap by virtue of its
variable overall length.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and
built-in packing profile for absorption of the swivel flanges.
Type A
Flanges: (Design A)
Swivel flanges both sides (Design A) with integral rubber
profile, so that additional gaskets are not required (self- Note:
sealing). For aggressive media please refer to the resistance table.
The bellows must not be painted or insulated. Further
The flanges are drilled to DIN PN 10 as standard. Other installation advices in appendix.
specifications in accordance with DIN, ASA, BS and special
flanges are also available. Accessories:
Tie bar/Restraints See page 48
Flange Material: Standard S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) zinc Deflector sleeve See page 50
plated and yellow passivated. Other materials available on Flameproof protective cover See page 50
request. Earth cover See page 51
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TYPE 39
Application:
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 40
Type 40 incorporates a highly flexible convolution with solid rubber
flanges. It is characterized by its ability to compensate for high movement
TYPE 40
and its low inherent resistance.
Design:
High corrugated rubber bellows body with reinforcing inserts and integral
pressure-strengthened solid rubber flanges, self-sealing, requiring no
additional gaskets. One-piece steel backing flanges, with supporting collar,
to ensure the smooth rolling up of the bellows.
Application:
Cooling water piping in power stations and industrial plant, desalination plants,
drinking water supply, shipbuilding and in pumps, turbines
and tanks, for the absorption of movements, oscillations, noise and
vibrations, as well as being installed as an axial and lateral expansion
joint for building settlement.
Max. DN 5000
Overall lengths:
The indicated overall lengths are standard lengths and can be altered (multi-
corrugated design for higher expansion compensation possible).
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Pressure resistance type 40 short length (can be extended and shortened on request)
Reinforcing material
Thick-
DN Overall Effective Wave ness Rubber flange pressure (max.)
length area inner of Nylon Aramid Expansion
length steel
flange
at at at at
10 mm 13 mm 15 mm 15 mm axial +/- lateral +/-
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Pressure resistance type 40 standard lengths (can be extended on request - also two-corrugated)
Reinforcing material
Thick-
DN Overall Effective Wave ness Rubber flange pressure (max.)
length area inner of
at length steel Nylon Aramid Expansion
flange
at at at at
10 mm 13 mm 15 mm 15 mm axial +/- lateral +/-
mm cm 2
mm mm bar bar bar bar mm mm
200 200 627 290 12 6.8 13.6 20.4 30.6 20/35 30
250 200 717 310 12 6.6 13.2 19.7 29.6 35/20 30
300 200 977 362 12 6.4 12.8 19.2 28.8 35/20 30
350 200 1223 405 12 6.3 12.6 18.9 28.4 35/20 30
400 250 1733 482 15 5.6 11.3 16.9 25.4 35/20 30
450 250 2119 533 15 5.5 11.1 16.6 24.9 35/20 30
500 250 2535 583 15 5.5 11.0 16.4 24.6 35/20 30
550 250 2988 633 15 5.4 10.8 16.3 24.5 35/20 30
600 250 3479 683 15 5.4 10.7 16.1 24.2 35/20 30
650 250 3974 730 15 5.3 10.7 16.0 24.0 35/20 30
700 250 4584 784 15 5.3 10.6 15.9 23.9 30/40 40
750 250 5137 830 15 5.3 10.5 15.8 23.7 40/30 40
800 300 5867 887 15 4.4 8.9 13.3 20.0 40/30 40
850 300 6478 932 15 4.4 8.8 13.2 19.8 40/30 40
900 300 7265 987 15 4.4 8.8 13.2 19.8 40/30 40
950 300 7942 1032 15 4.4 8.7 13.1 19.7 40/30 40
1000 300 8812 1087 15 4.3 8.7 13.0 19.5 40/30 40
1050 300 9556 1132 20 4.3 8.7 13.0 19.5 40/30 40
1100 350 11045 1217 20 3.4 6.8 10.1 15.2 40/30 40
1150 350 11877 1262 20 3.4 6.7 10.1 15.2 40/30 40
1200 350 12935 1317 20 3.4 6.7 10.1 15.2 40/30 40
1250 350 13834 1362 20 3.3 6.7 10.0 15.0 40/30 40
1300 350 14974 1417 20 3.3 6.7 10.0 15.0 40/30 40
1350 350 15940 1462 20 3.3 6.6 10.0 15.0 40/30 40
1400 350 17162 1517 20 3.3 6.6 9.9 14.9 40/30 40
1450 350 18195 1562 20 3.3 6.6 9.9 14.9 40/30 40
1500 350 19499 1617 20 3.3 6.6 9.9 14.9 40/30 40
1600 350 21985 1717 20 3.3 6.6 9.8 14.7 40/30 40
1650 350 23153 1762 20 3.3 6.6 9.8 14.7 40/30 40
1700 350 24621 1817 20 3.3 6.5 9.8 14.7 40/30 40
1800 350 27405 1917 20 3.3 6.5 9.8 14.7 40/30 40
1950 350 31708 2062 20 3.2 6.5 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2000 350 33422 2117 20 3.2 6.5 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2100 350 36654 2217 20 3.2 6.5 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2150 350 38157 2262 20 3.2 6.4 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2200 350 40036 2317 20 3.2 6.4 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2250 350 41606 2362 20 3.2 6.4 9.7 14.6 40/30 40
2300 350 43566 2417 20 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2400 350 47245 2517 20 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2500 350 51074 2617 25 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2550 350 52846 2662 25 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2600 350 55052 2717 25 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2700 350 59179 2817 25 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2800 350 63455 2917 25 3.2 6.4 9.6 14.4 40/30 40
2850 350 65428 2962 25 3.2 6.4 9.5 14.3 40/30 40
2900 350 67880 3017 25 3.2 6.4 9.5 14.3 40/30 40
3000 350 72455 3117 25 3.2 6.4 9.5 14.3 40/30 40
max. DN 5000
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Stiffness rate axial for type 40 (average value by full way)
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Stiffness rate lateral for type 40 (average value by full way)
Attention: Variations in stiffness rate are possible by material reinforcing or production process change with +/-25%.
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Restraint:
TYPE 40
Under pressure the expansion joint bellows produces a reaction force (in
the axial direction [effective surface area x operating pressure]), which
must be absorbed by the nearest anchor-points.
Important Note:
Counter flanges must be designed smooth and without recesses. The
bellows must not be insulated or painted.
See installation information, page 57.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 42
Type 42 is a robust, thick-walled rubber Ladaz Expansion Jointwith
TYPE 42
integrated corrugation produced by hand winding.
Design:
Synthetic rubber body with various reinforcing inserts and fully
strengthened rubber flanges with or without steel insert. The rubber
flange is self-sealing so that no additional gasket is required.
Flange:
Both sides with pressure-strengthened solid rubber flanges,
drilled according to specific requirements with one-piece steel
backing flanges of material S 235 JRG 2 (R-St 37-2) with
corrosion protection.
Note:
For aggressive media, contact James Walker Townson.
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DN Standard Variable t Movement absorption Standard Max.
overall length overall length rubber for the standard pressure pressure
and steel ax + ax - lat ± ±°
mm mm mm mm mm mm bar bar
50 2” 150 150 - 500 25 10 20 10 10.0 10 80
65 2 1/2” 200 150 - 500 25 10 20 20 10.0 10 80
80 3” 200 150 - 500 25 10 20 20 10.0 10 80
100 4” 200 150 - 500 25 10 25 20 10.0 10 80
125 5” 200 150 - 500 25 10 25 20 10.0 10 50
150 6” 200 150 - 500 25 10 25 20 10.0 10 50
175 7” 200 150 - 500 25 15 25 20 10.0 10 50
200 8” 200 150 - 500 25 15 25 20 10.0 10 50
225 9” 200 200 - 500 25 15 25 20 10.0 10 50
250 10” 200 200 - 500 25 15 25 20 8.0 10 40
300 12” 200 200 - 500 25 15 25 20 8.0 10 40
350 14” 250 200 - 500 25 15 30 25 5.0 10 40
400 16” 250 200 - 500 25 15 30 25 8.0 10 40
450 18” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 8.0 10 40
500 20” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 7.0 10 40
550 22” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 7.0 10 40
600 24” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 5.0 10 40
650 26” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 5.0 10 40
700 28” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 4.0 10 40
750 30” 250 200 - 500 25 30 30 25 4.0 10 40
800 32” 300 250 - 500 32 30 30 25 4.0 10 40
850 34” 300 250 - 500 32 30 30 25 4.0 10 40
900 36” 300 250 - 500 32 30 30 25 3.0 10 40
1000 40” 300 250 - 500 32 30 30 25 3.0 10 40
1050 42” 350 250 - 500 32 30 35 25 3.0 10 20
1100 44” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 3.0 10 20
1150 46” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 3.0 10 20
1200 48” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.5 10 20
1250 50” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.5 10 20
1300 52” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.5 10 20
1350 54” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.5 10 20
1400 56” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.0 10 20
1500 60” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.0 10 20
1600 64” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 2.0 10 20
1700 68” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 1.5 10 20
1800 72” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 1.5 6 20
1900 76” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 1.3 6 20
2000 80” 350 250 - 500 35 30 35 25 1.3 6 20
2100 84” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 1.2 6 20
2200 88” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 1.2 6 20
2300 92” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 1.0 6 20
2400 96” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 1.0 6 20
2500 100” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 0.8 4 20
2600 104” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 0.8 4 20
2800 112” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 0.7 4 20
3000 120” 350 250 - 500 40 30 35 25 0.7 4 20
3200 128” 350 250 - 500 40 25 30 20 0.6 4 20
3400 136” 350 250 - 500 50 25 30 20 0.6 4 20
3500 140” 350 250 - 500 50 25 30 20 0.5 4 20
3600 144” 350 250 - 500 50 25 30 20 0.5 4 16
3800 152” 350 250 - 500 50 25 30 20 0.4 4 16
4000 160” 350 250 - 500 50 25 30 20 0.4 4 16
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 45
Type 45 is a low corrugated rubber Ladaz Expansion Joint with good noise TYPE 45
absorbing characteristics and high expansion absorption
in all three planes. Because of its low corrugation, with
outstanding noise and vibration absorbing qualities as well as
high expansion absorption in all directions a very low adjusting
force is possible.
Design
Low two-corrugated rubber bellows with nylon-reinforcing
inserts and integral sealing bead (therefore - self-sealing
without additional gasket) for accommodating three-piece
unions (DIN EN 10226 conical). Available with or without
solid-ring between the corrugations externally.
Connections
Type 45 red both sides: With malleable cast iron, galvanized unions Type
45 blue both sides: With red brass/brass or high-grade steel unions
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 46
Type 46, in a low corrugated high pressure design, is suitable for TYPE 46
sanitary, heating, air-conditioning and swimming pool use, as well as
for solar technology. Also for apparatus, pipeline and motor
construction.
Construction:
Low corrugated rubber expansion joint with reinforcing inserts Bracing:
and built-in sealing profile with rear mounted female thread for Under pressure the Ladaz Expansion Joint
mating to threaded connecting pieces, with male or female bellows develops a reaction force in the axial
threaded joints. direction. This force has to be reduced by
adequate anchor points or restraints fastened on
The expansion joint bellows bead is self-sealing. the piping.
Connecting pieces:
Type 46 white:
Malleable cast iron, galvanized union nut with MS or RG Important note:
thread. Ensure torsion-free installation.
Other types 46: The bellows must not be insulated or painted.
Union nut and screw-in parts from galvanized malleable cast
iron. For installation information, see page 52.
Special connections in stainless steel are possible.
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Application:
TYPE 46
Type 46 For heating systems, in acc. with
DIN 4809 Type 46 For chemical plants
red aramide With corrosion-protected aramide green For heavy chemical use up to 16 bar wor-
inserts. king pressure. Permissible
red-steelcord For long service life in heating and hot temperature, working pressure and life
water at 100°C/110°C and 10 bar/6 bar expectancy depend in individual cases on
pressure for 10 year service life. Not medium and concentration.
suitable for oil-related media. Resistance table on request.
Type 46 For drinking water / hot water Type 46 For oil, fuel, gas
blue nylon For cold and hot water (up to 85°C), also yellow Electroconductive, R = 103 up to 10 Ohm.
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with the addition of chemicals for water yellow- Application: town and natural gas.
treatment. Industrial water, acids, lyes, steel cord Blast-furnace, fuels, lubricants, heating
alcohols, esters and ketones. oil, cooling water emulsions.
Not suitable for oil-related media.
Type 46 For food processing and beverage Type 46 For water pipes
white industry grey For cold and hot water, washing water, sea
Also suitable for oil-related and fatty water, swimming pool water, waste water
foodstuff. Suitable up to +80°C. (also oil-related, weak acid or alkali- ne with
CR).
Type 46 For warm water
red For cold and hot water (up to 90°C), also
with the addition of chemicals for water
treatment. Industrial water, acids, lyes,
alcohols, esters and ketones.
Not suitable for oil-related media.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 48
Type 48 is a high corrugation rubber Ladaz Expansion Joint with TYPE 48
very good noise absorbing characteristics and high expansion
absorption in all three planes.
Design
High corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and
integral sealing bead (therefore self-sealing without additional
gasket) to suit the steel-backed swivel flanges with solid ring
support. The flanges are provided with through-holes (PN6,
PN10, PN16, ASA150 lbs, etc.).
All steel parts in S235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) are zinc-plated and
yellow passivated.
All steel parts in S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) are zinc plated and
yellow passivated.
Special designs
With tie-rods design B as axial stroke limitation and for absorption of
the reaction forces. With tie-rods design C as axial stroke - and thrust
limitation, tie-rods in rubber bushes.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 49 TYPE 49
Design:
High corrugated bellows body with integral sealing profile (therefore self-
sealing without additional gasket) for mating with swivel flanges. The
flanges are provided with threaded holes as the bellows is supported on the
flange.
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Application:
TYPE 49
Type 49 For heating systems, as per DIN 4809
A-red For continuous duty in warm and hot water heating at 100
°C/110 °C and 10bar/6bar working pressure over life. Not
suitable for oil-related media.
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Tie bar (Standard Designs B + C)
TYPE 49
Since the rubber bellows is a soft flexible component, it must be
observed that under pressure the expansion joint will always try to
move in the axial direction because of its reaction force (cross
section area x working pressure).
Design B Design C
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TYPE 49
Contents
Bolt pack Quantity Bolts Quantity U-Washers
kg DIN 933/8.8 Ø
SU 1 0.35 8 M 12X30 8 13
SU 2 0.62 8 M 16X30 8 17
SU 3 0.67 8 M 16X35 8 17
SU 4 0.68 8 M 16X35 16 17
Accessory bolt packs
SU 5 1.4 16 M 16X35 16 17
DIN-Norms SU 6 1.5 16 M 16X40 16 17
DN
PN6 PN10 PN16 SU 7 1.55 16 M 16X40 32 17
32 SU 1 SU 2 SU 2 SU 8 2.6 16 M 16X45 16 17
40 SU 1 SU 2 SU 2 SU 9 2.4 24 M 16X45 48 17
50 SU 1 SU 3 SU 3 SU 10 2.7 16 M 20X45 16 21
65 SU 1 SU 3 SU 3 SU 11 4.1 24 M 20X45 24 21
80 SU 4 SU 7 SU 7 SU 12 4.2 24 M 20X45 48 21
100 SU 4 SU 7 SU 7 SU 13 4.3 24 M 20X50 48 21
125 SU 5 SU 6 SU 6 SU 14 4.2 24 M 20X50 24 21
150 SU 6 SU 10 SU 10 SU 15 5.8 32 M 20X50 64 21
175 SU 6 SU 10 SU 10 SU 16 7.3 40 M 20X50 80 21
200 SU 8 SU 10 SU 11 SU 17 6.7 24 M 24X50 48 25
250 SU 9 SU 13 SU 17 SU 18 6.6 24 M 24X50 24 25
300 SU 11 SU 14 SU 18 SU 19 9.3 32 M 24X55 64 25
350 SU 12 SU 15 SU 19 SU 20 11.7 40 M 24X55 80 25
400 SU 15 SU 19 SU 21 SU 21 13.5 32 M 27X60 64 28
500 SU 16 SU 20 SU 22 SU 22 22.0 40 M 30X60 80 31
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 50
Type 50 is a low corrugated bellows Ladaz Expansion Joint with good sound insulating
characteristics for structure and liquid-borne noise. It is cha- racterized by avery high
TYPE 50
expansion capability, particularly in the angular plane.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and integral sealing bead
(therefore self-sealing without additional gaskets) for accommodating the swivel
flanges.
Type A
Flanges: (Design A)
Swivel flanges both sides (Design A) with integral
rubber profile, so that additional gaskets are not
required (self-sealing).
The flanges are drilled PN 10 as standard. Other
specifications in accordance with DIN, ASA, BS. Special
flanges are also available.
Flange material: Standard S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) zinc
plated and yellow passivated.
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Application:
TYPE 50
Type 50 For heating systems, as per DIN 4809.
red With corrosion-proofed aramide inserts. Type 50 For oil, fuel, gas
aramide For continuous duty in hot water heating and high yellow Electroconductive, R = 103 to
temperature water central heating at 100°C / 110°C and yellow- 106 Ohm.
10bar / 6bar working pressure over a 10 year working steel cord Application range: natural and
life. Not suitable for oil-related media. town gas, blast furnace gas,
fuels, lubricants, heating oil,
Type 50 For drinking water / hot water cooling water emulsions.
red nylon For cold and hot water (up to 90°C), also with the addition
of chemicals for water treatment. Industrial water, acids, Type 50 For water pipes
lyes, alcohols, esters and ketones. black/CR For cold and hot water, water
Not suitable for oil-related media. black/ with detergents, sea water,
EPDM swimming bath water, waste
Type 50 For the food and beverage industry water with CR (also oil-related,
white Also suitable for oil- and fat-containing foodstuff. weak acid or alkaline)
May be used up to +90°C.
(In EPDM only available up to DN 150)
Type 50 For chemical plants
green For heavy chemical use up to 16 bar working pressure.
Permissible temperature, working pressure and life
expectancy depend in individual cases on medium and
concentration. Resistance table on request.
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Stiffness rate axial for type 50 (average value by full way)
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Tie bar (Standard designs B and C)
TYPE 50
Since the rubber bellows is a soft flexible component, under
pressure the expansion joint will always try to move in the axial
direction because of its reaction force (bellows cross section area
x working pressure).
Design B Design C
Vacuum supporting ring in 1.4571 Flange shapes for tie bars as per designs B and C
DN Art-No.
350 2150315235
400 2150335240
500 2150315250
600 2150315260
700 2150315270
800 2150315280
900 2150315290
1000 2150315310
DN Art-No.
50 2150315150
65 2150305180
80 2150305180
100 2150305210
125 2151305212
150 2150305215
200 2151305220
250 2151305225
300 2151305230
Note:
For aggressive media, see resistance table. The
bellows must not be painted or insulated.
Further installation information is provided in the Annex.
Application example for a gimbal flange
design for joint pipe angulation DN 300 Accessories:
Tie bar/Restraints See page 48
Deflector sleeve See page 50
Flameproof protection cover See page 50
Earth cover See page 51
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Type 50 PTFE chemical design
TYPE 50
Type 50 in a special design has a PTFE foil liner for effective resistance against
aggressive chemicals.
The PTFE liner is suitable for all commonly used liquids; attention
should be paid to heat resistance. The expansion joint should only be used
in higher pressure ranges (up to max. 6 bar); not safe for vacuums.
A special PTFE supporting ring is available for vacuums, but only for DN
65-300.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 51 lilac
Type 51 lilac is a special type similar to the 50 series and is
TYPE 51
manufactured by a special process.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 53
Type 53 is a low corrugated bellows Ladaz Expansion Joint with good sound
TYPE 53
insulating characteristics. It is characterized by a very high expan- sion
capability in all three planes.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and
integral sealing bead (therefore - self-sealing without additional gaskets) for
accommodating the steel-backed swivel flange with solid ring support.
The flanges are provided with through holes (PN
6, PN 10, PN 16, ASA150 lbs, etc.).
All steel parts in S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) are zinc plated and passivated.
Design A
Special designs
With tie-rods design B as axial stroke limitation
and for absorption of the reaction forces. With tie-
rods design C as axial stroke - and thrust limitation,
tie-rods supported in rubber bushes.
Design C Design B
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 54 yellow
Type 54 yellow is a low corrugated bellows Ladaz TYPE 54
Expansion Joint with good sound insulating
characteristics. It is characterized by a very high
expansion capability in all three planes.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and
integral sealing bead (therefore - self-sealing without additional
gasket) for accommodating steel-backed swivel flanges with
solid ring support. The flanges SAE 3000 are provided with
through holes.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 55
Type 55 is a low corrugated bellows Ladaz Expansion Joint with good
TYPE 55
sound insulating characteristics (structure- and liquid- borne noise). It
is characterized by a high expansion absorption capability, inparticular
angular expansion.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber bellows with reinforcing inserts and integral
sealing beads (therefore self-sealing without additional gaskets) for
accommodating swivel flanges.
The flanges are provided with through holes.
Design A
Vacuum supporting rings
expansion joints type 50 are vacuum-resistant. To prevent the
expansion joint bellows being drawn together by suction at
negative pressure, the insertion of a vacuum supporting spiral (up
to DN 300) alternatively a vacuum supporting ring (from DN
350) is necessary for a suction value above 2 m (0.8 bar abs.,
20% negative pressure).
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Application:
Type 55
red
For heating water
For cold and hot water, also with the addition of chemicals for water
TYPE 55
treatment. Industrial water, acids, lyes, alcohols, esters and ketones. Not
suitable for oil-related media.
Type 55
all
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 56
Type 56 is a hand-built cylindrical Ladaz Expansion Joint. This process
TYPE 56
allows the overall length to be varied. It is only designed to compensate for
lateral and angular movements. By its corrugated-free design an easy flow is
possible with no sediment deposit.
Design:
Cylindrical bellows body with reinforcing inserts and built-in rubber
profile for mating with swivel flanges. The expansion joint is
self-sealing, additional gaskets are not required.
Application:
Noise and vibration damper, thermal expansion absorption in delivery pipe
lines, on containers and pumps for media containing solid material.
Flange:
Swivel flanges (design A) both sides with integral sealing bead,
no additional gaskets required (self-sealing).
Flange Material:
Standard S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) zinc plated and yellow passivated. Other
materials available on request.
Note:
Applicable only for lateral and angular movement (crease formation). Do
not paint or insulate. See installation information.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 57
Type 57 is a conical Ladaz Expansion Joint produced by hand winding.
TYPE 57
Its overall length cannot be varied. We have an extensive mould form
package which is available on request. Due to its configuration, type
57 expansion compensation is only possible in thelateral and angular
plane.
Design:
Conical bellows body with reinforcing inserts and integral rubber
profiles for mating with swivel flanges. The expansion joint is self-
sealing, additional gaskets are not required.
Application:
Noise and vibration damper for use in delivery pipe lines,
containers, building outlets and pumps, and wherever a
connection bridging piece allowing smooth free flow is
required owing to the composition of the medium.
Flanges:
Swivel flanges both sides (Design A) with integral rubber profile, no
additional gaskets required (self-sealing).
The flanges are drilled according to DIN PN 10 as standard. Other
specifications according to DIN, ASA, BS and special flanges are also
available.
Tie bar/Restraints:
It is recommended that these expansion joint elements be installed with
internal bracing. Due to the build up of pressure, elastic deforma- tion occurs
which can distend the conical bellows body. This causes the expansion joint
to either compress or high tensile loads to be exerted on the connecting parts.
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TYPE 57
Special Designs:
Eccentric construction, larger nominal diameters and other sizes
available on request.
Note:
For aggressive media, refer to resistance table. The
bellows must not be painted or insulated.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 58
Type 58 is a cylindrical Ladaz Expansion Joint produced by hand winding. The TYPE 58
manufacturing process allows production in variable overall lengths. It is only
able to compensate for movement in lateral and angular planes due to its design.
Design:
Cylindrical rubber bellows body with reinforcing inserts and
integral reinforced solid rubber flanges as well as separate backing support
flanges.
Application:
Noise and vibration damper as well as expansion expansion joint
for use in delivery pipe lines, containers, building outlets and pumps, and
wherever a connection bridging piece allowing a smooth free flow is
required.
Flange:
Overall Flange PN 10 Perm. lat.
Pressure resistant solid rubber flanges length press.
with reinforcing inserts and 2-piece DN ØD ØPC Ød n b s +/-
backing flanges in mm mm mm mm mm mm bar mm
S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) drilled
40 150 - 1000 150 110 18 4 8 15 6 15
according to DIN PN 10. Other
50 150 - 1000 165 125 18 4 8 15 6 15
materials and hole sizes available on
request. 65 150 - 1000 185 145 18 4 8 15 6 15
Note: 80 150 - 1000 200 160 18 8 8 15 6 15
Only suitable for lateral and 100 150 - 1000 220 180 18 8 8 15 6 15
angular movements. 125 150 - 1000 250 210 18 8 8 15 6 15
150 150 - 1000 285 240 22 8 8 15 6 15
Mating flanges must be flat without
200 150 - 1000 340 295 22 8 8 20 6 15
projections or recesses.
250 150 - 1000 395 350 22 12 10 20 6 15
Do not insulate or paint. See 300 150 - 1000 445 400 22 12 10 20 6 15
installation information. 350 150 - 1000 505 460 22 16 10 20 6 15
400 150 - 1000 565 515 26 16 10 24 6 15
450 150 - 1000 615 565 26 20 10 24 6 15
500 150 - 1000 670 620 26 20 10 24 6 15
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 59
TYPE 59
Type 59 is a conical rubber bellows produced by hand winding for absorbing
lateral and angular movements. Its overall length can only be varied by the
production of new moulds. However, an extended range of moulds is
available. Only the standard range is shown in this brochure. Please consult
us when planning.
Design:
Conical rubber bellows body with reinforcing inserts and integral
reinforcing solid rubber flanges and backing support flanges.
Application:
Noise, vibration and underwater sound damper for use in delivery pipe-
lines, containers, pumps and building outlets, and wherever a connection
bridging piece allowing a smooth free flow is required.
Flanges: Note:
Pressure resistant solid rubber flanges with Only suitable for lateral and angular movement.
reinforcing inserts and 1-piece backing flanges in Mating flanges must be smooth without projections or recesses. Do not
S 235 JRG2 (RSt 37-2) drilled acc. to DIN PN insulate or paint. See installation information.
10. Other materials and hole sizes are available
on request. The expansion joint is self-sealing, no
additional gaskets are required. Overall Flange 1 Flange 2 Perm. lat.
length press.
DN1 DN2 s b ØD ØPC n x Ød ØD ØPC n x Ød +/-
1 1 2 2
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm bar mm
Special designs: 220 180 8 x 18 185 145 4 x 18 6 30
100 65 250 15 8
Eccentric construction, larger nominal 220 180 8 x 18 200 160 8 x 18 6 30
100 80 250 15 8
diameters and other sizes available on 125 80 250 6
15 8 250 210 8 x 18 200 160 8 x 18 30
request. 125 100 250 15 8 250 210 8 x 18 220 180 8 x 18 6 30
150 100 250 15 8 285 240 8 x 22 220 180 8 x 18 6 30
Tie bar/Restraints: 150 125 250 15 8 285 240 8 x 22 250 210 8 x 18 6 30
It is recommended that these expansion joint 200 125 300 20 8 340 295 8 x 22 250 210 8 x 18 6 30
200 150 300 20 8 340 295 8 x 22 285 240 8 x 22 6 30
elements be installed with internal bracing. 395 350 12 x 22 285 240 8 x 22 6 30
250 150 300 20 10
Due to the build up of pressure, 250 200 300 20 10 395 350 12 x 22 340 295 8 x 22 6 30
elastic deformation occurs which can distend the 300 200 300 20 10 445 400 12 x 22 340 295 8 x 22 6 30
conical bellows body. This causes the expansion 300 250 300 20 10 445 400 12 x 22 395 350 12 - 22 6 30
joint either to compress or high tensile loads to be 350 250 300 20 10 505 460 16 x 22 395 350 12 x 22 6 30
350 300 300 20 10 505 460 16 x 22 445 400 12 x 22 6 30
exerted on the connecting parts.
400 300 300 24 10 565 515 16 x 26 445 400 12 x 22 6 30
400 350 300 24 10 565 515 16 x 26 505 460 16 - 22 6 30
Special designs with reinforced bellows parts 450 350 300 24 10 615 565 20 x 26 505 460 16 x 22 6 30
available (no distension). 450 400 300 24 10 615 565 20 x 26 565 515 16 x 26 6 30
500 400 300 24 10 670 620 20 x 26 565 515 16 x 26 6 30
500 450 300 24 10 670 620 20 x 26 610 565 20 x 26 6 30
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KIM Pipe Joint Type 60 - WRG
Type 60 is a rubber metal pipe joint for inhibiting noise and surface
TYPE 60
vibrations in piping on pumps, machines and apparatus.
Design:
Cylindrical rubber buffer with vulcanized flange rings for accommodating
the flange holes. The rubber metal pipe joint is self- sealing and no
additional gaskets are required.
Application:
Building installations, hospitals and schools, in heating systems and in water,
hot water systems; also suitable for use weak acids and lyes in industrial
plants.
Material:
Rubber parts EPDM without inserts. Steel
flange rings with threaded holes. Only
manufactured in EPDM.
Design PN 6 Design PN 10
mm cm2 mm mm kg mm cm 2
mm mm kg
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 61
Type 61 is a low corrugated rubber Ladaz Expansion Joint, TYPE 61
characterized by its cylindrical end connections, which make quick
and easy clamp fitting possible.
Design:
Low corrugated rubber body with reinforcement inserts,
cylindrical at both ends for clamp fixing.
Application:
Waste-water piping, motor cooling systems, industrial plants,
ventilation plants, purification plants.
Note:
Special measurements are possible. Pipeline outside diameter must be clean and smooth (grind
down any weld seams). Do not insulate or paint the bellows. Use wide clamps (min. 20x1).
Up to 2 bar, one clamp per side can be used. Above 2 bar, we recommend the use of 2 clamps
per side.
Movement absorption
Overall
DN Ødi length ØA s H B ax + ax - lat ± ± Weight
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm ° kg
50 60.3 250 120 5 97 55 20 25 15 20 0.5
65 76.1 250 135 6 97 55 20 25 15 20 0.6
80 88.9 250 158 6 85 80 20 25 15 20 0.7
100 114.3 250 183 6 85 80 20 25 15 20 0.9
125 139.7 250 208 6 85 80 20 25 15 20 1.1
150 168.3 250 254 7 65 120 20 25 15 15 1.4
175 193.7 250 278 7 65 120 20 25 15 15 1.5
200 219.1 250 304 7 65 120 20 25 15 10 1.7
225 227.0 250 311 7 65 120 20 25 15 10 1.8
250 273.0 250 359 7 65 120 20 25 15 10 2.2
300 323.9 250 408 7 65 120 20 25 15 8 2.6
350 355.6 250 439 7 65 120 20 25 15 8 2.7
400 406.4 250 491 8 60 130 20 25 15 8 3.2
500 508.0 250 594 8 60 130 20 25 15 6 4.0
600 610.0 250 696 8 60 130 20 25 15 6 4.8
Bigger nominal width possible.
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KIM Draining Hose Type 62
Type 62 has been especially developed for bridge drainage and is able to meet
TYPE 62
all the demands of this heavy duty application, e.g. large temperature
fluctuations, different media, vibration and large extension absorption. To be
mentioned in particular is its flexible design with a very low adjustment force.
Design:
Core and covering corrugated throughout with concealed integrated steel
wire spiral and corresponding fabric inserts.
Spiral-free sleeves at each end for clamp fixing.
Material:
Chloroprene with nylon fabric inserts. Stainless steel or galvanized
clamps.
ØDE
DN mm
50 58
70 78
100 110
125 135
150 160
200 210
250 274
300 326
Note:
Check existing temperature during installation and install appropriately pre-tensioned. Do not insulate or paint the
hose. When ordering quote the pipe diameter of the sleeve extension. The hose is only suitable for unpressurized
operation.
Ø Li H s Length
mm mm mm mm
70 50 3 300 - 3000
100 50 3 300 - 3000
125 50 3 300 - 3000
140 50 3 300 - 3000
150 50 3 300 - 3000
200 50 3 300 - 3000
250 50 3 300 - 3000
300 75 3 300 - 3000
350 75 3 300 - 3000
400 75 3 300 - 3000
450 75 3 300 - 3000
500 100 3 300 - 3000
600 100 3 300 - 3000
900 100 3 300 - 3000
Spiral free sleeves at each end, can be extended as required.
Axial compression take-up abt. 30%, lateral extension take-up abt. +/- 15% of flexible length.
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 63
Type 63 is a rubber Ladaz Expansion Joint that can be
TYPE 63
manufactured to specific design dimensions. There are no
standard sizes for this particular type. The overall length is
variable and depends on the amount of movement to be
compensated.
Application:
For air, water and chemical installations as well as internal or
external through-wall installation in power stations.
Note:
The permissible pressure stability is largely shape dependent.
Available in all shapes: round, rectangular or oval.
Operating pressure must be determined depending on shape (round
max. 8 bar, rectangular max. 2 bar).
Do not paint or insulate! See installation information!
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KIM Expansion Joint Type 64
Type 64 is a Ladaz Expansion Joint that can be TYPE 64
manufactured to specific design dimensions. There are
no standard dimensions for this particular type. The
overall length is variable and depends on the amount of
movement to be compensated.
The expansion joint is manufactured from prefabricated
foils and depending on the material is vulcanized or
heated in the final form.
Applications:
The diverse materials used make type 64 suitable for a
wide range of applications, e.g. problems when handling
hot gases and the associated condensate in scrubbing and
flue gas systems.
Movement:
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Standard designs:
Type 64 is manufactured in two basic designs:
Firstly, as a hose-type and a flange-type
expansion joint. Both can be manufactured
with flat convex or concave profiles for round
and rectangular piping systems in all sizes. The
material thickness varies depending on the
design between 1mm and 4mm. The
connection surfaces in way of the bellows are
appropriately reinforced, so that trouble-free
connection with clip or flange bolt connection
is possible.
Applications:
Plant construction, power stations, combustion
gas desulphurization plants, purification plant,
rain water systems, pipe wall penetrations, etc.
Note:
See installation information.
The expansion joints should not be painted or
insulated as this can cause premature failure of
the materials!
In case of enquiries, please specify the
particular design and respective hole
pattern.
Type 64 data
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KIM PTFE Expansion Joint Type 80
Type 80 is a PTFE expansion bellows Ladaz Expansion Joint hot- formed TYPE 80
from extruded PTFE tubing under pressure to form continuous
corrugations.
Design:
Pure PTFE bellows with external stainless steel supporting rings,
PTFE profiles on both sides with steel backing-flange and integral
brace.
Application:
Chemical plants, for movement and noise reduction as well as
compensation of assembly inaccuracies. Recommended for use in
piping of fragile materials, e.g. glass, graphite, enamel. Minimal
compensating forces are necessary due to the elasticity of the material.
curve DN
1 25 - 80
2 100 - 150
3 200 - 250
4 300 - 350
5 400 - 450
6 500 - 600
7 700 - 1200
Note:
Not suitable for vibrations!
Do not insulate!
See installation information!
Special designs:
For glass tubing.
For total vacuum.
For higher working pressure. Type 1 Type 2
Available on request.
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Movement forces type 80
TYPE 80
3 Convolutions 5 Convolutions
ax ± lat ± ax ± lat ±
DN
N/mm N/mm N/mm N/mm
20 45 20 - -
25 45 20 40 15
32 50 25 40 20
40 50 28 40 20
50 50 45 40 35
65 40 50 35 40
80 40 60 35 45
100 50 90 35 60
125 60 110 40 80
150 100 150 80 120
200 150 180 100 150
250 150 200 100 170
300 150 200 120 170
350 200 270 160 250
400 200 270 200 230
450 250 290 200 240
500 300 350 250 300
600 300 350 250 300
700 350 410 - -
800 380 490 - -
900 400 530 - -
1000 425 570 - -
1200 460 620 - -
3 Convolutions 5 Convolutions
DN Effec. Flange Movement absorption Movement absorption
Weight Weight
bellows
surface ØD ØPC Ød n s ØC Overall axial lat. length axial lat.
length
+ - +/- + - +/-
cm2 mm cm2 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm kg
20 9 105 75 14 4 12.0 53 50 10 10 8 2.5 - - - - -
25 13 115 85 14 4 10.0 62 50 12 12 10 2.5 70 15 15 12 2.8
32 18 140 100 18 4 12.5 72 50 12 12 12 3.0 75 20 20 18 3.5
40 25 150 110 18 4 12.5 80 50 12 12 15 4.0 75 20 20 20 4.5
50 39 165 125 18 4 14.5 98 75 15 15 15 6.0 100 20 20 25 6.5
65 55 185 145 18 4 18.5 118 75 22 22 17 7.0 100 35 35 30 7.5
80 90 200 160 18 8 18.5 122 100 25 25 17 8.0 125 40 40 30 9.0
100 135 220 180 18 8 18.0 148 100 25 25 17 10.0 150 40 40 30 11.0
125 190 250 210 18 8 20.5 174 125 28 28 18 12.0 175 45 45 32 13.0
150 295 285 240 22 8 21.0 200 150 28 28 18 15.0 225 45 45 32 17.0
200 460 340 295 22 8 23.0 256 150 28 28 20 20.0 225 45 45 32 22.0
250 670 395 350 22 12 27.0 303 150 28 28 10 35.0 225 45 45 15 37.0
300 940 445 400 22 12 27.0 360 150 30 30 8 48.0 225 50 50 10 50.0
350 1080 505 460 22 16 27.0 402 150 30 30 6 57.0 225 50 50 8 59.0
400 1400 565 515 27 16 27.5 453 150 30 30 6 70.0 225 50 50 8 72.0
450 1800 615 565 27 20 27.0 513 150 30 30 5 78.0 225 50 50 7 80.0
500 2100 670 620 27 20 29.0 564 150 30 30 5 86.0 225 50 50 7 89.0
600 3100 780 725 30 20 33.0 658 175 30 30 4 125.0 250 50 50 6 130.0
700 4415 895 840 30 24 33.0 800 170 35 35 2 128.0
800 5700 1015 950 33 24 35.0 905 170 35 35 2 130.0
900 7120 1115 1050 33 28 35.0 1005 170 35 35 2 133.0
1000 8740 1230 1160 36 28 35.0 1110 170 35 35 2 146.0
1200 12561 1455 1380 39 32 35.0 1330 170 35 35 2 175.0
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KIM PTFE Expansion Joint Type 80 HD
Type 80 is a PTFE expansion bellows Ladaz Expansion Joint
TYPE 80 HD
hot-formed from extruded PTFE tubing under pres- sure to form
continuous convolutions. Available with 2 to 10 convolutions
for all nominal widths.
Design:
Pure PTFE bellows with external stainless steel support Pressure and vacuum diagram
rings, PTFE profiles on both sides with steel backing flange with temperature influence
and integral restraint.
Flange:
Material GGG 40 with rust preventive coating (hole
circle drilling partly with threaded holes, for narrow
design), standard design PN 10.
Special holes and materials available on request.
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KIM Rubber Expansion Joints Tie Bars / Restraints
Under pressure, rubber expansion joints develop a reaction force in
the positive axial direction (effective surface x working pressure)
which for unrestrained expansion joints - Design
A - must be absorbed by the nearest anchor points or roller
bearings. When used for the absorption of vibrations, lateral and
angular expansion as well as noise, it is possible by the
arrangement of restraints to create a controlled installation
situation (controlled expansion absorption, see installation
information).
Our B-M limiter types can be used for all types (except H - only for
type 49).
The diagrams show the various types. Example of the application of a flange design as a
universal joint DN 300 (design G)
Flange shapes for tie bars as per designs B-E (10 bar)
Design A Design B
Rubber expansion joint without restraint with Rubber expansion joint with tie bar for the
swivel flanges, suitable for all-round movement absorption of reaction force. Tie-rods fitted in
absorption. rubber bushes. Suitable for absorbing noise,
vibrations and lateral (radial) movement (±10 / -
15 mm).
Design C
Rubber expansion joint with tie bar for absorption of reaction
force. Tie-rods fitted in rubber bushes including thrust limiters
for bellows retention. Suitable for absorbing noise, vibrations
and lateral (radial) movement (±10 / - 15 mm).
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Design E
Rubber expansion joint with tie bar for absorbing the
Design F
reaction force. Tie-rods are fitted with c-shaped washer
Rubber expansion joint with hinged arrangement for
and ball disc. Suitable for lateral movement (radial).
absorbing the reaction force. Suitable for angular
movement in one plane; two hinged expansion joints with
an intermediate pipe can absorb very large lateral
movements (see installation examples).
Design G
Rubber expansion joint with universal restraint for
absorbing the reaction force. Suitable for absorbing
angular movement in a circular plane. Three universal
joints in an angular arrangement can absorb very large
axial and lateral movement (see installation examples).
Design L
Rubber expansion joints with segment restraint
supported in spherical discs/conical sockets for
absorbing thrust and tensile forces. Suitable for
absorbing lateral movement in pressurised and
vacuum applications.
Design K
Rubber expansion joint with external tie bars fitted
with c-shaped washer for absorbing the reaction
forces. Suitable for absorbing large lateral (radial)
expansion.
Design H
Rubber expansion joint with external tie-rod restraint
for absorbing the reaction force. External tie-rods are
supported in spherical discs and
ball cups with internal hexagon nuts for thrust
limitation.
Design M
Rubber expansion joint with internal restraint and tie rods Note:
supported in spherical discs/conical sockets for absorbing In normal cases, the design of the restraints is based on
thrust and tensile forces. Suitable for the reaction/friction force. Please contact us should
absorbing lateral movement in pressurised and vacu- um additional pipe forces need to be absorbed!
applications.
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Special Parts
Flameproof protective covers
Installation information:
The expansion joints are installed in the usual manner. The
protective covers are fitted after installation and cover both
the expansion joint and adjacent pipe flange. Operation Diagram shows open condition.
expansion joints is not hindered as the cover extends to the
pipe, the full movement of the expansion joint can be
absorbed. Special cover and restraint sizes are available
on request.
Deflector sleeve
Installation information:
Gaskets must be fitted. Gap between the buildings
should be arranged according to the deflector.
Attention:
In the case of axial expansion in excess of -15mm, the
mating flange inside diameter must be taken into account
and the deflector sleeve diameter checked.
With lateral expansion, the deflector sleeve diameter
reduces by twice the lateral movement to be absorbed
(standard design for lat. +/-5mm).
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Special Parts
Earth Cover
Design:
Two-piece cover of S 235 JR G2 (RSt 37-2) or stainless
steel. Fixing takes place with clamps which are
permanently joined to the halves of the covers.
Note:
Easy installation, due to two-piece design.
It must be ensured during installation that downward
drainage is possible.
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Planning, Installation and Maintenance Instructions for
Type 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57
Ladaz Expansion Joints are supplied ready for installation and IMPORTANT
are fitted with one- piece rotary metal flanges in conformity with When conveying abrasive media (liquids containing solids,
the standard connection (DIN, ASA, BS, etc.). e.g. water/sand) the expansion joints must not be directly
attached to the pump connecting piece (suction/pressure side),
due to a risk of the expansion joints being damaged by the
The flanges should fit neatly, without any burr, within the relatively high speeds associated with the twist and whirl
clamping range of the rubber bellows with a rubber sealing formations in the pump connecting piece. This also applies to
surface protruding about 2 - 10 mm, depending on the nominal bent pipes and tailings.
width.
EB 7
Planning instructions The installation space between the pump connecting piece and
The lines must be designed in such a manner that the expansion joint must be 1 to 1.5 times the nominal diameter
expansion joints are guided by fixed bearings (FP) or (DN). Pump operation against a totally or partially closed gate or
sliding bearings (GL); see: flap valve must be avoided. Cavitation must also be avoided as
this can result in the rapid destruction of the expansion joint.
Installation example 1
Compensating of axial expansion with unbraced expansion
joints. EB 8 (Axial prestress)
With axial prestress it is necessary to ensure that the
Installation example 2 expansion joints are prestressed by not more than maximum
Compensating lateral and axial expansion with an 10 mm when in a non-installed state. For higher prestresses an
unbraced expansion joint. expansion joint in conformity with EB 8 must be used, i.e. the
expansion joint must be first fully installed after which the
Installation example 3 corresponding prestress is generated with the firmly installed
Compensating of lateral and axial expansion with unbraced expansion joint.
expansion joints at an outgoing pipe.
Reason: With a higher prestress in a non-installed state, the
Installation example 4 sealing bead can spring out of the holder of the steel backing
Compensating of axial expansion by angular movement flange and damage the sealing bead in the process.
reversal with braced expansion joints. Advantage: Large axial
expansions can only be absorbed by two expansion joints.
EB 8 (Lateral prestress)
For expansion joint arrangement, it must be ensured when
Installation example 5 dimensioning the pipe that any necessary lateral prestress must
Arrangement of pipe hinge expansion joints in three hinge be applied only with a securely installed expansion joint by
systems for absorbing expansion in two directions. means of pipe misalignment (EB 8a). A lateral prestress of only
Advantage: High expansion absorbing rates, low adjusting 5mm is possible prior to installation. It must however be ensured
forces, a soft corner. that the rubber bead is not pulled out of the groove in the steel
backing flange.
Installation example 6
Use of rubber expansion joints with pumps. In this case Safety measures
expansion joints in the pressure line should always be braced to The pipes must be protected against impermissible overpressure,
ensure that internal pressure does not overload the pump excessive rise of temperature and uncontrolled vacuum. The
connecting piece. A vacuum bearing ring should be used on the limiting values for the respective settings are shown in the data
suction side if the negative pressure exceeds 0.8 bar, absolute. sheets of our catalogue relating to the respective types. In
addition, appropriate drain and venting options should be
provided to prevent water impact and vacuum failures, which can
Bracing examples: also cause expansion joint damage.
Rubber expansion joints must be installed between fixed
points, as described above, in order to take up axial expansion.
The axial and lateral expansion must be transformed where
this is not possible so that braced rubber expansion joints can
be used to neutralize the arising reaction forces (inside surface
of the expansion joint multiplied by the operating pressure). In
this arrangement only appropriate sliding bearings can be
used for correct introduction of the expansion.
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Media safety
5. Tightening with a torque wrench
Since the inside of the expansion joint comes into contact with Evenly tighten all screws manually (stage 1) (ensure
the media, it must be ensured that only media is pumped as parallelism with the sealing surfaces). The tightening
specified in the resistance list as suitable for the inner rubber. torques specified in Table 1 are sufficient for an operating
pressure of 16/25 bar. These values should be increased by
30% for an operating pressure of
If other media are used we should be notified of the same 25 bar. After the third stage, 30 minutes should be allowed
together with the relevant data in accordance with the safety data to pass before retightening to the final torque specified in
sheet for chemical substances and preparation, in order that we stage 3. Further tightening of the screws is unnecessary,
may ascertain whether the inner rubber of the expansion joint is particularly since this could destroy the surface seal.
suitable.
1. Check the packaging of the rubber expansion joints for Attention: Bellows
damage. Damaged expansion joints must never be Bellows must not be painted or insulated.
released for installation.
2. Check the envisaged installation gap. The mating flange Pressure test
must be installed in true alignment. The maximum
deviation within the installation gap in relation to the The rubber expansion joint is not a proper pressure vessel, but is
expansion joint is +10 mm, minus the corresponding classified according to the Pressure Equipment Directive as a
expansion specifications. The maximum lateral deviation “pipe accessory” (pipe component). When including the
of the flange is 5 mm. expansion joint in the pipeline, sealing does not take place via a
separate seal, but directly on the integrated surface seal of the
Note: If it is not possible to observe the above rubber bellows.
tolerances then proceed with an axial/lateral
prestress as defined by EB 8 / EB 8a. A one hundred per cent pressure test of the rubber expansion
joints at the manufacturer can adversely influence the integrated
3. Arrangement of the screws EB 10 rubber sealing surface. For this reason, pressure testing of the
For expansion joints that have through-holes the rubber expansion joints at the manufacturer takes place only at
screw heads must face the bellows to avoid the special request of the customer with the utmost care.
damaging the bellows body when under pressure. For
expansion joints with threaded holes in the flange, the
screws must fit flush with the inner side of the flange in The pressure test is normally carried out only after the
relation to the bellows so that protruding screws cannot rubber expansion joints have been fully installed in the
damage the bellows when under pressure. pipeline system. The information contained in these
installation instructions should be observed prior to the
pressure test.
4. The flange screws must be evenly tightened in
alternation as shown in Table 1. It must also be ensured
that the sealing bead does not tilt. The entire protruding
sealing surface must be uniformly compressed. The
screws must be evenly tightened crosswise 3-4 times.
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Advice Storage room
1. After the expansion joints have been installed they should be The storage room must be cool, dry, dust-free and
protected in an appropriate manner against damage, and the moderately ventilated.
protection should only be removed just before putting into
operation. Oxygen and ozone
2. Cover the rubber bellows when carrying out welding and Rubber parts must be protected from draughts. If necessary they
torch-cutting work; temperatures in excess of 80°C can should be covered. Do not operate any ozone-generating facilities
cause damage. in the storage room, e.g. electric motors, fluorescent lamps, etc.
5. The best operating results are achieved when the expansion Supplementary installation and mounting
joint operates stress-free under operating conditions (take instructions for type 45 - 46 (EB 11)
appropriate prestressing into account during installation).
The type 46 rubber expansion joint should be installed free of any
tension. Screws should always be tightened with two wrenches to
6. The fixed points must be checked to see whether they are avoid damaging torsions being transmitted to the expansion joint;
suitable for absorbing the reaction force from the non-braced see EB 11.
expansion joint or whether the adjusting forces and initiation
of expansion with appropriate sliding bearings take place at Installation procedure
the correct distance from the expansion joint.
1. Attach the screw-joining parts to the pipe and check the
installation gap! The installation gap must equal the
7. Expansion joints braced with tie rods should be expansion joint length (130 mm +5mm).
appropriately adjusted following installation. The tie
rods should be able to be turned hand-tight. All 2. Insert the expansion joint and tighten with two
hexagon nuts must subsequently be locked with lock nuts. wrenches.
Nominal diameters DN 20 - 25
The front screw-in part is used as a steady while the union nut is
Maintenance tightened (to avoid the transmission of torsions to the bellows).
Storage
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Installation Examples
EB 1 EB 6
EB 2
EB 7
EB 3
EB 8
EB 4
EB 8 a
EB 5
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EB 9
EB 10
4 4
4
4
EB 11
DN 20/25 Type 46 /DN 20 - 50 Type 50
DN 32 - 50 Type 46
4 4
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Installation and Maintenance
for all Solid Rubber Flanges for Types 40, 42, 58, 59, 63
3. Storage
1. Identification
(see DIN 7716)
1. Delivery documentation and expansion joint “Guidelines for the storage of rubber parts”
identification marking must correspond.
Rubber expansion joint must be stored stress-free without
deformations and kinks. Rubber expansion joints must
be stored upright on the flanges (to avoid the risk of
crushing!).
3.3 Co-storage
Do not store with solvents, fuels, chemicals and
similar items.
2. Transport 4. Installation
Note “TOP” at the top and “cable or lifting hook” steel 4.1.1 Check dimensions of planned installation gaps. The
backing rings (with bracing) and the rubber expansion total installation discrepancies in the piping and
joint flanges must remain fastened until final mounting. operating movements must not exceed the maximum
The relatively light rubber part is bonded to heavy movements specified in the design layout.
metal flanges - avoid excessive loading of the rubber
part.
4.1.2 Clean mating flanges, remove anti-corrosion paint from
2.2 Tools surfaces.
No sharp-edged tools, wire cables, chains or lifting
hooks (danger of damage to rubber). 4.1.3 Mating flanges must be smooth, flat and free from burrs.
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4.3 Installation 6. Final installation inspection
4.3.1 Do not use sharp-edged tools. Additional gaskets are not 6.1 Damage
required. The expansion joint rubber flange seals Check complete expansion joints for visible
directly on to the pipe flange. damage and in particular clean the gap between
the steel backing flange and rubber bellows
4.3.1 Fasten the expansion joint at both flanges with e.g. 2 (remove foreign bodies, sand, etc.).
threaded rods before loosening the lifting device.
6.2 Leakages
4.3.2 Insert all flange bolts and hand-tighten. Tighten bolts when possible leakages occur during
pressure testing (1.3 x design pressure).
4.3.4 Do not use plain washers on steel backing flanges.
4.3.5 If at all possible, do not position bolt heads against the 7. Maintenance and Monitoring
expansion joint bellows.
7.1 Before final commissioning, check the tightening
4.4.6 Tighten flange bolts crosswise using a torque wrench torque of the flanged joints.
with the specified torque over 3 intervals.
7.2 Rubber parts must not be painted and should be kept
4.4.7 Do not weld close to the rubber expansion joint. If clean. (Clean with water or soapy water).
necessary, cover the expansion joint with asbestos for Keep the parts free from grease and oil.
protection against welding heat and flying sparks
(sparks and temperatures above 60°C will damage the 7.3 Inspection must be carried out minimum one week after
rubber parts!). commissioning. Tighten flange bolts with torque
wrench. Inspections must be carried out after 1,4 and 12
Attention: months, then annually.
When welding, steel-wire expansion joints throughout
the whole piping system can be damaged by current 7.4 Inspection criteria
leakage or electrical earthing. The anode and cathode of
the E welding connection must always be on the same - External damage to rubber and bracing.
section of piping. (Not separated by the rubber - Deformation of rubber flange external diameter
expansion joint!). between the bolts (flange surface displacement).
- Variations in the rubber bellows (blister formation,
brittleness, fissures, hairline cracks)
The bellows must not be painted or insulated. - Check bracing for excessive movement and
misalignment.
5. Pipe leading
Assess corrosion and wear over the whole component.
5.1 Anchor points and mountings
Prior to filling the piping, it must be ensured that all
anchor points and mountings are installed and
operational. The bracing anchors must provide uniform
support and must be adjusted to the existing piping.
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Flange Bolt Torque (Nm) KIM Expansion Joints
for Types 40, 42, 58, 59, 63
4 Number of bolts
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Step I Step II Step III
200 100 160 200 160 200 200 250 200 250
250 100 160 160 200 200 200 200 250 250
300 150 160 160 240 280 200 200 300 350
350 150 200 160 200 360 250 200 250 450
400 150 160 240 280 320 200 300 350 400
450 150 200 160 280 360 250 200 350 450
500 150 160 240 360 360 200 300 450 450
550 200 400 500
600 200 240 320 520 480 300 400 650 600
650 200 440 550
700 200 240 320 440 440 300 400 550 550
750 250 480 600
800 250 320 440 560 640 400 550 700 800
850 250 600 750
900 250 360 440 520 640 450 550 650 800
950 250 720 900
1000 250 360 560 720 680 450 700 900 850
1050 250 720 900
1100 250 720 900
1150 250 720 900
1200 250 440 680 960 720 550 850 1200 900
1250 250 880 1100
1300 250 920 1150
1350 250 1000 1250
1400 250 560 840 1000 960 700 1050 1250 1200
1450 250 1040 1300
1500 250 1000 1250
1600 250 600 1120 1360 920 750 1400 1700 1150
1650 250 1160 1450
1800 250 680 1120 1360 1120 850 1400 1700 1400
1950 250 1320 1650
2000 250 840 1160 1560 1480 1050 1450 1950 1850
2100 250 1520 1900
2200 250 880 1480 1640 1100 1850 2050
2250 250 1840 2300
2400 250 920 1520 2040 1150 1900 2550
2550 250 2320 2900
2600 250 1120 1560 2560 1400 1950 3200
2700 250 2560 3200
2800 250 2680 1450 2050 3350
2850 250 2960 3700
3000 250 1160 1880 3200 1450 2350 4000
DN < 3000 - 5000 on request
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Installation and Maintenance Information for Type 64
Storage
The expansion joints are manufactured from highly flexible
The expansion joints should be stored under clean and dry materials. The durability depends on careful and correct installation.
conditions and must be protected against mechanical damage. Do Sharp edges and folds must be avoided and care must be taken when
not unpack the expansion joint until ready lifting expansion joints during installation.
for installation. Protective covers should be left on as long as
possible. Transportation support devices must not be It is recommended to use a supporting plate or an internal frame for
removed until the expansion joint is in position in the pipeline lifting purposes. Preferably, a expansion joint should be pre-
system. assembled with backing flanges and internal sleeve
(if included in the delivery) on the ground before lifting.
Do not start installation until all work on the ducting and flanges If the delivery includes ducting flanges, backing flanges or other
has been completed and all anchors and supports have been steel parts, check that the measurements correspond with the
fitted. This serves to prevent any damage to the expansion joint drawings and that bolt holes are arranged symmetrical in each
through welding sparks, sharp objects etc. and ensure that the flange.
expansion joint is not over-stressed.
The bolts must be retightened 24 hours after installation of the
The bellows must not be painted or insulated. expansion joint.
Bolt torque
Backing flanges 40 x 10 50 x 10 60 x 10 60 x 12
bolts M10 M12 M12 M16
NBR 60 Nm 70 Nm 80 Nm 80 Nm
EPDM 60 Nm 80 Nm 80 Nm 80 Nm
VITON ® 80 Nm 80 Nm 80 Nm
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B
32 82 40 92 50 107 65 127 80 142 100 162 125 192 150 218 175 248 200 273 250 328 300 378
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Installation Instructions for Type 80
1. Protective covers 5. Painting / Insulation
These serve to protect the beading sealing surface The expansion joint bellows must not be insulated or
against mechanical damage and must only be removed painted. Splash protection covers must be fitted so that
directly prior to assembly. If removal for heat accumulation in the area of the bellows is avoided
the purpose of inspection is necessary, the protective through heat transmission.
covers must subsequently be bolted tight.
6. Commissioning
2. Welding, soldering and brazing on the lined components After reaching operating temperature, the flange
is not permitted as this can damage the high-quality lining connections should be retightened with the specified torque.
and give rise to the release of highly toxic gases. In case of leakages, the flange connections must be checked
for parallelism or soiling or damage of the sealing face.
Minor indentations or damage can be removed with emery
3. The use of seals between PTFE/PTFE sealing faces is cloth.
unnecessary. For connections to glass, ceramics, enamel
and other components, an approximately 7. Installation of expansion joints
5 mm thick PTFE seal is recommended. In additon to the aforementioned, the tie rods must not
be removed after adjustment to maximum expansion or
4. Installation after installation.
To prevent deformation of the sealing faces through
overtightened bolts, the following torques should be
referred to as a guide during assembly. (The values apply
to flanged joints up to PN 25 for bolts with lubricated
thread.)
PN 10 PN 25
DN Screws Md Screws Md
Quantity Thread NM Quantity Thread NM
20 4 M 12 10 4 M 12 10
25 4 M 12 20 4 M 12 20
32 4 M 16 30 4 M 16 30
40 4 M 16 40 4 M 16 40
50 4 M 16 50 4 M 16 50
65 4 M 16 70 8 M 16 40
80 8 M 16 40 8 M 16 40
100 8 M 16 40 8 M 20 50
125 8 M 16 50 8 M 24 80
150 8 M 20 60 8 M 24 90
200 8 M 20 90 12 M 24 100
250 12 M 20 60 12 M 27 120
300 12 M 20 70
350 16 M 20 110
400 16 M 24 160
500 20 M 24 180
600 20 M 27 240
700 24 M 27 260
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Sealing Profile of the Rubber Bellows
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50 140 110 4 14 M12 165 125 4 18 M16 165 125 4 18 M16 165 125 4 18 M16 152.4 120.6 4 19.0 5/
8 2
65 160 130 4 14 M12 185 145 4 18 M16 185 145 4 18 M16 185 145 8 18 M16 177.8 139.7 4 19.0 5/
8 2 1/2
80 190 150 4 18 M16 200 160 8 18 M16 200 160 8 18 M16 200 160 8 18 M16 190.5 152.4 4 19.0 5/
8 3
100 210 170 4 18 M16 220 180 8 18 M16 220 180 8 18 M16 235 190 8 22 M20 228.6 190.5 8 19.0 5/
8 4
125 240 200 8 18 M16 250 210 8 18 M16 250 210 8 18 M16 270 220 8 26 M24 254.0 215.9 8 22.2 3/
4 5
150 265 225 8 18 M16 285 240 8 22 M20 285 240 8 22 M20 300 250 8 26 M24 279.4 241.3 8 22.2 3/
4 6
175 295 255 8 18 M16 315 270 8 22 M20 315 270 8 22 M20 330 280 12 26 M24 311.2 269.9 8 22.2 3/
4 7
200 320 280 8 18 M16 340 295 8 22 M20 340 295 12 22 M20 360 310 12 26 M24 342.9 298.4 8 22.2 3/
4 8
250 375 335 12 18 M16 395 350 12 22 M20 405 355 12 26 M24 425 370 12 30 M27 406.4 361.9 12 25.4 7/
8 10
300 440 395 12 22 M20 445 400 12 22 M20 460 410 12 26 M24 485 430 16 30 M27 482.6 431.8 12 25.4 7/ 12
8
350 490 445 12 22 M20 505 460 16 22 M20 520 470 16 26 M24 555 490 16 33 M30 533.4 476.2 12 28.6 1 14
400 540 495 16 22 M20 565 515 16 26 M24 580 525 16 30 M27 620 550 16 36 M33 596.9 539.7 16 28.6 1 16
450 595 550 16 22 M20 615 565 20 26 M24 640 585 20 30 M27 - - - - - 635.0 577.8 16 31.7 11/8 18
500 645 600 20 22 M20 670 620 20 26 M24 715 650 20 33 M30 730 660 20 36 M33 698.5 635.0 20 31.7 11/8 20
600 755 705 20 26 M24 780 725 20 30 M27 840 770 20 36 M33 845 770 20 39 M36 812.8 749.3 20 34.9 11/4 24
700 860 810 24 26 M24 895 840 24 30 M27 910 840 24 36 M33 960 875 24 42 M39 927.1 863.6 24 34.9 11/4 28
750 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 984.2 914.4 28 34.9 11/4 30
800 975 920 24 30 M27 1015 950 24 33 M30 1025 950 24 39 M36 1085 990 24 48 M45 1060.4 977.9 28 41.3 11/2 32
900 1075 1020 24 30 M27 1115 1050 28 33 M30 1125 1050 28 39 M36 1185 1090 28 48 M45 1168.4 1085.8 32 41.3 11/2 36
1000 1175 1120 28 30 M27 1230 1160 28 36 M33 1255 1170 28 42 M39 1320 1210 28 56 M52 1289.0 1200.1 36 41.3 11/2 40
1100 1290 1230 28 33 M30 1345 1270 32 36 M33 1370 1280 28 48 M45 - - - - -
1200 1405 1340 32 33 M30 1455 1380 32 39 M36 1485 1390 32 48 M45 1530 1420 32 62 M56
1300 1520 1450 32 36 M33 1565 1485 32 42 M39 1585 1490 36 48 M45 - - - - -
1400 1630 1560 36 36 M33 1675 1590 36 42 M39 1685 1590 36 48 M45 1755 1640 36 62 M56
1500 1730 1660 36 36 M33 1795 1705 36 48 M45 1810 1705 36 56 M52 - - - - -
1600 1830 1760 40 36 M33 1915 1820 40 48 M45 1930 1820 40 56 M52 1975 1860 40 62 M56
1700 1940 1865 40 39 M36 2015 1920 44 48 M45 2030 1920 44 56 M52 - - - - -
1800 2045 1970 44 39 M36 2115 2020 44 48 M45 2130 2020 44 56 M52 2195 2070 44 70 M64
1900 2155 2075 44 42 M39 2220 2125 48 48 M45 2240 2125 44 62 M56 - - - - -
2000 2265 2180 48 42 M39 2325 2230 48 48 M45 2345 2230 48 62 M56 2445 2300 48 70 M64
2100 2375 2285 48 42 M39 2440 2335 48 56 M52 - - - - - - - - - -
2200 2475 2390 52 42 M39 2550 2440 52 56 M52 2555 2440 52 62 M56 - - - - -
2400 2685 2600 56 42 M39 2760 2650 56 56 M52 2765 2650 56 62 M56 - - - - -