FF/SS-Reducing Single Sphere Nylon reinforced EPDM flex connectors are available in convenient reducing sizes for ease in installation on piping systems requiring increase or reduction in pipe size without the additional space requirement and the expense of the added reducer material and labor.

These connectors are designed to isolate noise and vibration in piping systems. Mechanical equipment can be installed on bases that isolate this noise and vibration from the structure, but flexible connectors are required to isolate that noise and vibration from the piping system.

Spherical rubber connectors effectively dampen noise and vibration, absorb axial compression and extension, and accommodate lateral and angular movement. They are most effective when installed parallel to the rotating shaft of equipment. If the piping is not anchored and supported, control units MUST BE installed to prevent hyper-extension of the connector due to system pressure thrust.

EPDM spherical connectors are the most widely applied expansion joint / flexible connector used by the industry and in HVAC piping systems. The rotating steel plate flanges ease installation, and the spherical shape of the connector is self-cleaning and applies the system pressure in all directions, reducing the force exerted on piping and equipment. The reducing / increasing feature of this connector is a great material and labor cost saving convenience.

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