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Expansion joints can be used in aquariums to help with movement in the piping system while containing pressure and the medium flowing through it. They can help with a variety of issues, including:

• Temperature changes – Expansion joints can help protect against damage caused by seasonal temperature variations.
• Pressure changes – Expansion joints can help protect against damage caused by pressure changes from loading and unloading the tank.
• Vibrations – Expansion joints can help protect against damage from vibrations caused by pumps or hard piping.
• Piping misalignment – Expansion joints can help accommodate offsets in the piping system.

 

Proco Products Expansion Joints for Aquarium Use

 

Series 230 Spool-Type Expansion joints include a standard, high pressure and custom classification design. Wide arch design, available in multiple arch configurations. Rated up to 300PSI and up to 250F Fluid Piping service.

Series 240 Molded Spherical Expansion joints feature a rugged, lightweight construction with a wide flowing arch and floating metal flanges.

Series 440 Molded PTFE & Series 231/ET PTFE Lined PTFE Expansion Joints can be used for corrosive applications. Series 440 Molded PTFEs are available in 2, 3 and 5 convolutions.

PenSeal Pipe Penetration Seals are designed to provide a gas and water-tight seal for piping running through walls and/or floors.

Series 260R Low Spring Rate Expansion joints are specifically designed for use with plastic or FRP piping systems. Require lower spring forces to compress, extend, or laterally offset.

 

Need An Expansion Joint Survey?

 

Proco Products can come to your location and perform on-site inspections of all elastomeric piping or ducting (non-metallic) expansion joints. We can inspect and evaluate each expansion joint utilized in your aquarium application. This inclusive service will provide the end-user with the following:

 

• Detailed listing of dimensional, physical and visual expansion data.
• Recommended replacement schedule with prioritization.
• System nomenclature and expansion joint identification information.
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All on-site visits will help engineering, maintenance and purchasing personnel formulate the necessary measures to forecast repair budgets more accurately.

Find out more about Proco Products Expansion Joint Surveys

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