FGTU

RUBBER EXPANSION JOINTS

KE-Burgmann FGTU range of expansion joints are designed to accommodate vibration and thermal expansion and to
prevent the transmission of noise in pipework associated with hot water heating and chilled water cooling systems.

FGTUs are of a double convolution design.

NOT suitable for domestic hot water.

DESIGN CONDITIONS

Max. operating conditions: 10 Bar G @ 50C

8 Bar G @ 70C
5 Bar G @ 90C

Min. operating temperature: - 10C

Test pressure: 15 Bar G @ ambient temp

LENGTH

Bellow face to face length: 203mm

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Inner tube: EPDM compound

Reinforcement: Nylon textile cord
Cover: EPDM compound
Support ring: Carbon steel
Union ends: Galvanised female BSP screwed unions

TECHNICAL DATA

Nominal Axial Axial Lateral Angular

Weight Product
Bore Compression Extension Movement Movement
Code
mm mm mm +/-mm +/- kg
20 22 6 22 45 1.0 FGTU020
25 22 6 22 45 1.5 FGTU025
32 22 6 22 45 1.5 FGTU032
40 22 6 22 45 2.0 FGTU040
50 22 6 22 45 3.0 FGTU050
65 22 6 22 45 4.0 FGTU065
80 22 6 22 45 5.0 FGTU080

NOTES

Removal of the carbon steel support ring will reduce the integrity of the assembly and invalidate the warranty.

These expansion joints require the pipework to be securely anchored and guided for safe and correct operation.

Consult KE-Burgmann for further information if required.