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Alignment/Expansion fitting is sometimes referred to as an Expansion/Deflection joint.
(The clamps holding the rubber sleeve connecting the two nipples are made from stainless steel for corrosion protection.)
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Brand

Champion Fiberglass®, Inc.

Type

Iron Pipe Size (IPS) Aboveground Alignment/Expansion Fitting with O-Ring

Style

Alignment/Expansion

Wall Thickness

Medium Wall

Color

Black

Weight

3.81 kg8.40 lb

Industry Standards/Certifications

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Dimesional Attributes

Nominal Size

5 in

A

5.79 in147 mm

B

5.6 in142 mm

L [Min]

37 in940 mm

L [Max]

51 in1,295 mm

Application

Application

Used for more protection in 5" & 6"

Features

Features

Most Commonly used.

Installation of Expansion Joints

Installation of Expansion Joints

  • When the duct is shorter than 50 ft., no Expansion Joint needed
  • When the duct is between 50 ft. up to 200 ft., install one Expansion Joint at the mid point
  • If the duct is longer than 200 ft., install one Expansion Joint every 200 ft. apart

Note

Note

All Expansion Joints have a yellow line on the nipple end of the joint for proper installation.