DESCRIPTION

UNISON Flexible Connectors prevent stresses due to expansion and contraction, isolate against the transfer of noise and vibration, and compensate for misalignment.
UNISON connectors absorb the continuing movement experienced in piping systems because of varying ambient temperatures, differences in temperature of materials being handled, and differences in composition. The danger of buckling or pulling apart and resulting maintenance costs are eliminated.
UNISON connectors reduce objectionable noise and vibration in piping systems connected to pumps, compressors, and similar pulsating equipment. The transmission of noise and vibration tends to reduce the efficiency of adjacent equipment as well as impairing the working conditions in offices and factories.
Settlement, load stresses, and wearing of parts frequently cause piping and mechanical equipment to move out of normal alignment. UNISON Flexible Connectors compensate for these lateral, torsional, and angular movements.

SPECIFICATION 

 Flexible pipe connectors shall be used on all piping connected to rotating equipment to reduce the transmission of noise and vibration, and to eliminate stresses in piping systems due to misalignment AND THERMAL MOVEMENT OF THE PIPING.
Neoprene based flexible connectors shall be of the single- or double-sphere molded joint configuration and shall meet or exceed specifications of the rubber expansion joint division. Fluid Sealing Association.

APPLICATION

 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilating System : UNISON Flexible Connectors eliminate stresses caused by changes in temperature and piping misalignment, as well as reduce the transmission of noise and vibration. They are used on both hot and chilled water circulation lines, suction and discharge sides of pumps, and header connections. • Industrial : One of the most significant uses for UNISON Flexible Connectors is in Industrial piping installations to compensate for the thermal expansion and contraction of the pipe. • Power Plants: Because of the ability of the Unison Flexible Connectors to adjust to all kinds of movement, they can be used in power plants for condenser connections, auxiliary exhaust lines, and connections to air ejectors. • Marine Systems: Used on suction and discharge sides of circulating water-cooling systems and air intake lines on diesel engines.