TOZENFLEX

FLEXIBLE RUBBER JOINT

Construction

4
No.
Flange
Parts

Reinforcing Ring
Inner Rubber
Outer Rubber
Reinforcing Cord
SS400
SWRH
Materials

Synthetic Rubber
Synthetic Rubber
Synthetic Fiber
Example of Installation

Flanges on ANSI, BS, etc. available. Please consult us.

The products are not applicable to oil. However, it may be
possible by changing the rubber material. Please consult us.
Please use U-FLEX for hot water supply.

Features
APPLICABLE TO BOTH SUCTION AND EXCELLENT TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
DELIVERY (DISCHARGE) WITH ITS Since this connector is made of heat resisting Syn-
EXCELLENT STABILITY AND PRES- thetic rubber of special composition, which is supe-
SURE RESISTANCE rior to natural or chloroprene rubber, its deteriora-
With the combination of excellent moulding tech- tion due to hot water is quite limited and its exhib-
nique and tough chemical fiber,TOZENFLEX can its a stable pressure withstandability persistently.
Dimension and Allowable Movements
be used at a bursting pressure of more than 780 EXCELLENT ABILITY TO ISOLATE
psi.(55kgf/cm2) and within max. internal pressure SOUND AND VIBRATION Dimensions mm Allowable Movements mm Installation Tolerances mm
Nominal Dia. A Mass kg
of 240 psi.(16kgf/cm2).
The highly soft caracass effectively isolates vibra- L A d T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M. T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M.
In addition, since it can satisfactorily withstand the 32
tion and solid sound in all directions. 150 80 40 2.7 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
force for creating a vacuum of 650mmHg for 32A 40 150 80 40 3.1 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
300A and 375mmHg for 350A and 400A,it can be OTHER ADVANTAGES AND EFFECTS 50 150 96 50 3.6 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
used on both delivery and suction sides. Also 1) Needs neither gasket nor packing. 65 150 115 65 5.0 20 10 20 20 8 3 6 10
since its caracass is of a special spherical type, it 2) Since flanges used are of loose fit type, they 80 150 125 75 5.0 20 10 20 20 8 3 6 10
will not come in contact with the connecting bolt can be installed in pipes easily. 100 150 152 100 6.1 20 15 20 20 8 3 6 10
heads even if it expand. 3) Its ability to absorb elongation and compres- 125 150 182 125 9.1 20 15 20 20 8 3 6 10
This connector can be used with a sense of securi- sion of pipes caused by variation in tempera- 150 150 212 150 12 20 8 15 20 8 3 6 10
ty even when subjected to high pressure. ture prevents the piping system and equipment 200 150 263 200 14 20 8 15 20 10 3 6 10
from breading down. 250 200 322 250 23 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
300 200 370 300 25 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
4) It absorbs the pulsation of water and prevents
350 200 417 350 30 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
water hammering to some extent.
400 200 478 400 42 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
T.M. = Transverse Movement A.C. = Axial Compression
Typical Applications Applicable Fluids A.E. = Axial Elongation A.M. = Angular Movement
Although allowable movements are given, do not allow them for
This joint is applied to the piping system for construction Applicable Fluids : Water, Hot water, Sea water, axial elongation when installing the joints for suction purpose.
equipment and industrial plants where noise and vibration Weak acid, Weak alkaline, etc.
isolation as well as alignment between pipes are required. Mass indicates only the case with JIS 10K flanges.
Please apply within the operating conditions in
Examples : pressure and temperature.
Use the products within the given allowable movements.
Tolerances for installation are included in the allowable movements
1) Air-conditioning and sanitary equipment
(Allowable movements = Tolerances for installation + Operating movements)
2) Industrial plant equipment Please note that information in the above table are for single movement
3) Marine piping systems : Feed-water and drain- only. In case of complex movements, some correction is required.
age equipment, etc. For 350A and 400A, if the working pressure exceed 10kgf/cm2 , please
4) Various plant piping systems : power generation always apply control unit to TOZENFLEX.
plants, chemical plants, etc.
Please note that TOZENFLEX is not applicable
to oils, circulation pumps for pool water, air,
gases nor hot water supply line.

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TOZENFLEX
Control Unit
In case of the following conditions, In case that it is hard to support reaction
control unit is recommended to use force (thrust) by pressure during the test
for protection of connectors. operation or normal operation.
In case that transverse movement is antici-
pated more than the designed movement.
In case that the connectors are anticipated
! CAUTION
to be compressed when installation.
Operating conditions and other performance data published in this catalog have FLEXIBLE RUBBER JOINT
been developed from our design calculation, in-house testing, field reports provided
by our customers and/or published official standards or specifications. They are
good only to cover typical applications as a general guideline to users of TOZEN
Operating Conditions products introduced in this catalog.
Temp.[ ] For any specific application, users are kindly requested to contact TOZEN SAN-
80 GYO CO., LTD. for technical advice, or to carry out their own study and evaluation
70 for providing suitability of these products to such an application. Failure to follow
60 this request could result in property damage and/or personal injury, for which we
shall not be liable.
40
While this catalog has been compiled with the utmost care, we assume no respon-
sibility for errors, impropriety or inadequacy. Any information provided in this cata-
20
32A 300A log is subject to from-time-to-time change without notice for error rectification or,
350A 400A product discontinuation, design modification, new product introduction or any other
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cause that TOZEN SANGYO CO., LTD. considers necessary. This edition cancels
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all previous issues.
-0.086 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.6
{-650mmHg} {5.1} 10.2} {15.3} {16.3}
-0.05
{-375mmHg}

[Link] Pressure [MPa]{kgf/cm2}

Notes
1. Information in the above table is for single displacement only. In case of complex displacement,
T O Z E N F L E X
follow the below expression.

A.T.M.-T.M. A.A.M.-A.M.
[Link] C = [Link] C
A.T.M. A.A.M.
[Link] C = Correct Elongation Compression
[Link] C = Allowable Elongation Compression
A.T.M. = Allowable Transverse Movement
T.M. = Transverse Movement
A.A.M. = Allowable Angular Movement The contents of this literature are subject to change without notice.
A.M. = Angular Movement
AGENT TOZEN SANGYO CO., LTD.
2. Install the joint according to the above given allowable dimensions.
8-4, Asahi, Yoshikawa
3. For 350A and 400A, if the working pressure exceed 10kgf/cm2, Saitama 342-0008
please always apply control unit to TOZENFLEX. Japan

Phone : 048 993-1035

Fax : 048 993-1018

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 TOZENFLEX
FLEXIBLE RUBBER JOINT
Construction

4
No.
Flange
Parts

Reinforcing Ring
Inner Rubber
Outer Rubber
Reinforcing Cord
SS400
SWRH
Materials

Synthetic Rubber
Synthetic Rubber
Synthetic Fiber
Example of Installation

Flanges on ANSI, BS, etc. available. Please consult us.

The products are not applicable to oil. However, it may be
possible by changing the rubber material. Please consult us.
Please use U-FLEX for hot water supply.

Features
APPLICABLE TO BOTH SUCTION AND EXCELLENT TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
DELIVERY (DISCHARGE) WITH ITS Since this connector is made of heat resisting Syn-
EXCELLENT STABILITY AND PRES- thetic rubber of special composition, which is supe-
SURE RESISTANCE rior to natural or chloroprene rubber, its deteriora-
With the combination of excellent moulding tech- tion due to hot water is quite limited and its exhib-
nique and tough chemical fiber,TOZENFLEX can its a stable pressure withstandability persistently.
Dimension and Allowable Movements
be used at a bursting pressure of more than 780 EXCELLENT ABILITY TO ISOLATE
psi.(55kgf/cm2) and within max. internal pressure SOUND AND VIBRATION Dimensions mm Allowable Movements mm Installation Tolerances mm
Nominal Dia. A Mass kg
of 240 psi.(16kgf/cm2).
The highly soft caracass effectively isolates vibra- L A d T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M. T.M. A.E. A.C. A.M.
In addition, since it can satisfactorily withstand the 32
tion and solid sound in all directions. 150 80 40 2.7 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
force for creating a vacuum of 650mmHg for 32A 40 150 80 40 3.1 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
300A and 375mmHg for 350A and 400A,it can be OTHER ADVANTAGES AND EFFECTS 50 150 96 50 3.6 20 10 20 25 8 3 6 10
used on both delivery and suction sides. Also 1) Needs neither gasket nor packing. 65 150 115 65 5.0 20 10 20 20 8 3 6 10
since its caracass is of a special spherical type, it 2) Since flanges used are of loose fit type, they 80 150 125 75 5.0 20 10 20 20 8 3 6 10
will not come in contact with the connecting bolt can be installed in pipes easily. 100 150 152 100 6.1 20 15 20 20 8 3 6 10
heads even if it expand. 3) Its ability to absorb elongation and compres- 125 150 182 125 9.1 20 15 20 20 8 3 6 10
This connector can be used with a sense of securi- sion of pipes caused by variation in tempera- 150 150 212 150 12 20 8 15 20 8 3 6 10
ty even when subjected to high pressure. ture prevents the piping system and equipment 200 150 263 200 14 20 8 15 20 10 3 6 10
from breading down. 250 200 322 250 23 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
300 200 370 300 25 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
4) It absorbs the pulsation of water and prevents
350 200 417 350 30 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
water hammering to some extent.
400 200 478 400 42 25 15 20 20 10 3 6 10
T.M. = Transverse Movement A.C. = Axial Compression
Typical Applications Applicable Fluids A.E. = Axial Elongation A.M. = Angular Movement
Although allowable movements are given, do not allow them for
This joint is applied to the piping system for construction Applicable Fluids : Water, Hot water, Sea water, axial elongation when installing the joints for suction purpose.
equipment and industrial plants where noise and vibration Weak acid, Weak alkaline, etc.
isolation as well as alignment between pipes are required. Mass indicates only the case with JIS 10K flanges.
Please apply within the operating conditions in
Examples : pressure and temperature.
Use the products within the given allowable movements.
Tolerances for installation are included in the allowable movements
1) Air-conditioning and sanitary equipment
(Allowable movements = Tolerances for installation + Operating movements)
2) Industrial plant equipment Please note that information in the above table are for single movement
3) Marine piping systems : Feed-water and drain- only. In case of complex movements, some correction is required.
age equipment, etc. For 350A and 400A, if the working pressure exceed 10kgf/cm2 , please
4) Various plant piping systems : power generation always apply control unit to TOZENFLEX.
plants, chemical plants, etc.
Please note that TOZENFLEX is not applicable
to oils, circulation pumps for pool water, air,
gases nor hot water supply line.

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