FEATURES
- Applicable for suction and delivery (discharge).
- Provides sound and vibration isolation.
- Gaskets and packing are not required.
- Floating flanges allow for easy installation.
- Prevents piping system and equipment breakdown by absorbing elongation and contraction caused by temperature variances.
- Absorbs water pulsation and minimizes water hammering.
APPLICATIONS
- Pumps & air compressors in air conditioning system & sanitary equipment.
- Refrigeration systems and blowers in industrial plant equipment.
- Feed-water and drainage equipment in marine piping systems.
- Applicable for use in power generation and chemical plants.
- Marine applications
DIMENSION & ALLOWABLE MOVEMENTS
| API Part Number | Size Inches | Size mm | Face To Face Dimensions Inches | Face To Face Dimensions mm | Ø B.H.C. PN 10 Inches | Ø B.H.C. PN 10 mm | Ø B.H.C. PN 16 Inches | Ø B.H.C. PN 16 mm | Allowable Motion Ratings* Compression | Allowable Motion Ratings* Elongation | Allowable Motion Ratings* Lateral | Allowable Motion Ratings* Angular | Installation Tolerances Compression | Installation Tolerances Elongation | Installation Tolerances Lateral | Installation Tolerances Angular |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS201H | 1.5 | 40 | 6 | 152.4 | 4.3 | 110 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS202 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 152.4 | 1.9 | 125 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS202H | 2.5 | 65 | 6 | 152.4 | 5.7 | 145 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS203 | 3 | 80 | 6 | 152.4 | 6.3 | 160 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS204 | 4 | 100 | 6 | 152.4 | 7.1 | 180 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS205 | 5 | 125 | 6 | 152.4 | 8.3 | 210 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS206 | 6 | 150 | 6 | 152.4 | 9.5 | 240 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ | ||
| AMS208 | 8 | 200 | 6 | 152.4 | 11.6 | 295 | 12 | 295 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS210 | 10 | 250 | 8 | 203.2 | 13.8 | 350 | 14 | 355 | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS212 | 12 | 300 | 8 | 203.2 | 15.8 | 400 | 16 | 410 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS214 | 14 | 350 | 8 | 203.2 | 18.1 | 460 | 19 | 470 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS216 | 16 | 400 | 8 | 203.2 | 20.3 | 515 | 21 | 525 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS218 | 18 | 450 | 8 | 203.2 | 22.2 | 565 | 23 | 585 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS220 | 20 | 500 | 8 | 203.2 | 24.4 | 620 | 26 | 650 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
| AMS224 | 24 | 600 | 10 | 254.0 | 28.5 | 725 | 30 | 770 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 15⁰ | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 5⁰ |
*Non Concurrent Ratings.
Warning: Do NOT elongate rubber expansion joints when installing for suction service.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
| Size Range | 1.5"-12" | 14"-24" |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Pressure | up to 214 psi | up tp 114 psi |
| Operating Temp. Range* | 14⁰-170⁰ F (Neoprene) 14⁰-170⁰ F (Nitrile) 14⁰-210⁰ F (EPDM) | 14⁰-170⁰ F (Neoprene) 14⁰-170⁰ F (Nitrile) 14⁰-210⁰ F (EPDM) |
| Burst Pressure | 853 psi | 340 psi |
| Vacuum Rating* | Contact API Sales | Contact API Sales |
Warnings:
- Pressure ratings listed in the above table are for up to 110 Degrees F (for Neoprene), and 125 Degrees F (for EPDM). For elevated temperature service, please contact API Sales for actual working pressure ratings.
- Limit rods are required in systems that are unanchored and recommended in all other applications.
MATERIALS
| Part | Part Description | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flanges | Mild Steel - Plated |
| 2 | Reinforcing Wire | Mild Steel |
| 3 | Tube | Synthetic Rubber |
| 4 | Cover | Synthetic Rubber |
| 5 | Reinforcing Cord | Synthetic Fiber |
