Central heating and air conditioning water,
Abrasive or corrosive products
Industrial water
Sea water
Low temperature water vapor
AR/CC
16 bar max
-35°C+90°C
10 bar max
-35°C+110°C
Self-stable range with integrated tie rods
KT Series
- AR/CC
- DW
- EPC
- GZ
- YP
- TE
- Self-stabilizing
- DN32 to DN200
- 16 bar
- Axial limiting tie rods
- Lateral limiting tie rods
The KT range is recommended for suspended installations or those with minimal support. Lateral limiting tie rods are also available upon request.
Table of Dimensions and Mechanical Performance
The table below shows the dimensions and service conditions of the KT series.
Technical Specifications - Dilatoflex® KT
Maximum permissible displacements (maximum values do not apply simultaneously)
INTEGRATED AXIAL TIE RODS WITH EXTENSION LIMITERS
| Nominal diameter | DN | Nominal length Ln (mm) | PN 10 | PN 16 | CL150 | PS (bar) | Vacuum ring required if vacuum greater than | Axial Compression Ln-Lc (mm) | Axial Elongation Le-Ln (mm) | Lateral Shearing R (mm) | Angular Angle α° (degree) | SELF-STABLE Lq (mm) | Approximate mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | 32 | 130 | X | - | - | 16 | 100% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 5.7 |
| 1 1/2 | 40 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 100% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 5.7 |
| 2 | 50 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 6.3 |
| 2 1/2 | 65 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 7.3 |
| 3 | 80 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 8 |
| 4 | 100 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 135 | 9.5 |
| 5 | 125 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 140 | 14.7 |
| 6 | 150 | 130 | X | X | - | 16 | 30% | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 140 | 17.1 |
| 8 | 200 | 130 | X | X | X | 16 | 30% | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 145 | 27 |
Notes:
(1) Other drillings available (e.g. PN6, PN25, BS 10D-E). Contact us to discuss your requirements. Standard counter flanges in bichromated zinc-plated steel, galvanized steel, 304L stainless steel, 316L stainless steel.
(2) Limited to the nominal pressure of the used drilling standard
(3) Particular cases:
- CC grade: W.P. 10 bar at +110 °C max. and W.P. 16 bar at +90 °C max.
- DW grade: W.P. 12 bar at +105 °C max. and W.P. 16 bar at +90 °C max.
- The DW quality features an elastomer tube approved by ACS (Attestation of Sanitary Conformity), WRAS and UBA
Tube quality and operating temperatures
The following categories group the different types of elastomers available, distinguished by a color code. Each is associated with a specific use, determined according to its properties and performance.
DW
Drinking water, cold and hot domestic water
16 bar max
-25°C+90°C
12 bar max
-25°C+105°C
EPC
Food products (IANESCO)
-25°C+95°C
GZ
Gaseous compressed air, fuel oil, petroleum products with aromatic content < 40%, domestic water
-20°C+90°C
YP
Strong acids and bases, harsh chemicals
-25°C+100°C
TE
Industrial water, acidulated water, diluted acids and bases
-25°C+100°C
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Tightening torques depend on several parameters: the required sealing pressure, geometry, and bolt type. Therefore, it is necessary to refer to the product instructions where the appropriate tightening torque is indicated.