FlexBall
The FlexBall flexible connector is an effective solution providing piping systems with the required flexibility to compensate for thermal growth, vibration, or motion of equipment in the piping system. The FlexBall has the unique ability to provide up to 30° total flex capability and 360° rotational freedom in a bi-directional flow design.
High-quality and cost-effective, with enhanced mechanical and sealing properties, BlueSky's flexible piping connectors provide reliable service in the most severe applications.
Features
- Standard size from 3/4" to 24", larger sizes available
- 30° total flex capability
- Chrome-plated ball for superior wear and smoother performance
- Independent packing compression
- Highly reliable all metal seal
- Self-energized and pressure-energized seal
- Quality materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, other custom materials available
- Absorbs thermal growth and mechanical movement
- Engineered to eliminate thermal expansion stresses and bending loads in piping systems
- Compensates for misalignment in piping systems
- Joints can be used in combination for optimal results
- Alternative to large pipe loops
- Hard-faced bearing surface reduces friction and wear
- Low torque
- Robust, compact, and light-weight design
- Field adjustable packing
- Inline maintenance
Pressure and Temperature
- Capable up to ASME/ANSI 2500#
- High-temperature capability up to 1500°F
- Higher pressure and temperature available per application
Options
Depending on the requirements of the specific application, flexible piping connectors can be outfitted with a variety of options.
- Purging
- Seal monitoring ports
Quality and Service
- Factory engineered, manufactured, and tested within an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System
- BlueSky's significant experience and background ensures our customers get the best and most reliable equipment for their applications
- Pre-assembled and shop-tested joints