MOLDED (SPHERICAL) TYPE RUBBER EXPANSION JOINTS
A molded spherical design is manufactured in two types. Most common type utilizes solid metal floating flanges. It is referred to as Floating Flange Spherical Type. The other design (for small sizes) includes female NPT unions at each end.

This style incorporates a long radius arch, providing additional movement capabilities when compared to other types. The arch is self-cleaning, eliminating the need of Filled Arch Type construction. Utilizing a special weave fabric for reinforcement, the spherical shape offers a high burst pressure.
MDC offers these joints as single or double sphere, with control rods or control cables. Different standard face to face dimensions are offered to suit your installation requirements.
A control unit assembly is a system of two or more control units (tie rods) placed across an expansion joint from flange to flange to minimize possible damage to the expansion joint caused by excessive motion of the pipeline.
MODEL SIZE (IN) SPHERE FEATURES
101 1.50 – 24.00 1 FLOATING FLANGES, 150 LBS ANSI
102 1.50 – 24.00 2 FLOATING FLANGES, 150 LBS ANSI
101-L 1.50 – 24.00 1 SPECIALS FACE TO FACE LENGTHS
101-C 2.00 – 12.00 1 INCLUDES CABLE CONTROL UNITS
102-C 2.00 – 12.00 2 INCLUDES CABLE CONTROL UNITS
102-U 0.75 – 2.00 2 FEMALE NPT UNIONS
Control Units 1/2 – 2-3/4 n/a 2-8 RODS PER JOINT
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