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UPE Dismantling Joint Data Sheet.qxp

26/06/2007

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Dismantling Joints For Flanged Pipework - 50 to 4,000mm

For Flanged Pipework
50mm to 4,000mm
Benefits
Large longitudinal adjustment
facilitates future maintenance and
modification of installed pipework,
valves, pumps and other flanged
components

The UPE Dismantling Joint offers benefits for the planning,
installation and maintenance of all flanged fittings and flanged
pipework with a nominal bore from 50mm up to 4,000mm.
The fitting is designed to be used in pipe networks and allows
easy assembly and disassembly of the system. This helps with
the maintenance or replacement of pumps, valves or similar
items. Each fitting has a standard range of length adjustment
of up to 50mm and can accommodate limited lateral and
angular misalignment. When used in conjunction with tie bars
the fitting can offer a fully end load resistant connection.

The life span of the fitting is
greatly enhanced by the FBE
protective coating
Products can be supplied in both
restrained or un-restrained
formats
The integral tie-bar assembly
removes the need for other
external restraints
All necessary components,
including tie-bars, are supplied to
site fully assembled
Special configurations and high
pressure alternatives are available
on request

General application

Technical data
Pressures
Water:
Gas:

Working
16 bar
7 bar

Test
24 bar
11 bar

Alternative pressures ratings are available on request
up to 63bar. For further information please contact our
technical team on the number shown below.

Temperature: Up to 50°C
Higher temperatures will affect the installed life of the
product. For further information relating to higher
operating temperatures please contact our customer
service department at the telephone number shown below.

Sizes:
50mm - 4,000mm
Flange type : PN 10 and PN16,
Alternative flange drillings and configurations are
available up to a working pressure of 63bar (900psi).
All flanges are flat faced.

Material:
Body and Gland Ring:

or:

Ductile Iron
GGG40 or 50 - DIN EN 1563
Mild Steel
S235JR or S275JR - EN10025

Body and Gland Ring Coating:

Technical help
For further product specifications, technical
data and general information please contact
the Customer Service Team on the telephone
number shown below.

Safety
As with all industrial products it is important
to take adequate safety precautions such as
the use of suitable protective clothing like
gloves, overalls, eye protection and safety
footwear during use, maintenance and
installation of these products.

Fusion Bonded Epoxy coating to
WIS: 4-52-01

Fasteners:
Flange adaptor studs:
Tensile Steel 4.6

Tie Bars:
Tensile Steel 4.6 to 8.8 dependent on
application

Fastener Coating:
Galvanised
Alternative fastener coatings and materials available

Seals: EPDM EN681
or: Nitrile EN682
All materials used with the UPE Dismantling Joint
that come into contact with potable water are
WRAS listed.

Tel: +44 (0)1675 437 900
e-mail: wwinfo@tyco-valves.com

The UPE dismantling joint is available in two
basic forms, un-restrained connections and
restrained connections.
Special versions and configurations are
available on request. (see page 2 and 3)
Un-restrained Connections
This type of fitting can be used as final
closure of flanged pipework or adjacent to
pipeline products that may need future
maintenance such as pumps and valves. An
un-restrained fitting will allow continuous and
frequent axial movement of up to 5mm and
also angularity of up to +/- 3°.
Restrained Connections
When a restrained connection is needed tie
bars from flange to flange can be provided.
When tie bars are used the fitting looses the
flexibility offered in its unrestrained form and
becomes completely rigid.
UPE Dismantling joints can be used to:
Compensate for differences in flange distances
Simplify the installation of pipelines
Integrate a valve or pump into a pipe network
Reduce assembly time
Simplify the inspection, maintenance and service
of pipe networks

UPE Dismantling joints can be used in the
following applications:
Sewage treatment plants
Water and gas distribution networks
Hydroelectric power plants
Industrial cooling systems
Pumping stations
Washout chambers
Air valve chambers

Fax: +44 (0)1675 437 909
www.tycowaterworks.com