Proco Style 240/242 Molded Spherical Joints

Proco Style 240/242 Spherical Molded Expansion Joints are designed for piping systems to absorb pipe movements, relieve stress, reduce system
noise/vibration, compensate for misalignment/offset and to protect rotating mechanical equipment against start-up surge forces.
The molded style 240 single sphere and 242 twin sphere designed bellows are inherently stronger than the conventional hand-built style spool arch type. Internal
pressure within a “sphere” is exerted in all directions, distributing forces evenly over a larger area. The spherical design “flowing arch” reduces turbulence and
sediment buildup.

Features and Benefits:

Absorbs Directional Movement
Thermal movements appear in any rigid pipe system due to temperature changes. The Style 240 and Style 242 spherical arch expansion joints allow for axial
compression or axial extension, lateral deflection as well as angular movement. (Note: Rated movements in this publication are based on single plane movements.
Multiple movement conditions are based on a multiple movement calculation. Contact Proco for information when designing multiple pipe movements.)
Easy Installation with Rotating Metallic Flanges
The floating metallic flanges freely rotate on the bellows, compensating for mating flange misalignment, thus speeding up installation time. Gaskets are not required
with the Style 240 or Style 242, provided the expansion joints are mated against a flat face flange as required in the installation instructions.
Flange Materials/Drilling
The Proco Style 240 and Style 242 molded expansion joints are furnished complete with plated carbon steel flanges for corrosion protection. 304 or 316 stainless
steel flanges are available upon request as well as ANSI 250/300 lb., BS-10, DIN PN10 & PN16 and JIS-10K drilling.
Absorbs Vibration, Noise and Shock
The Proco Style 240 and Style 242 molded expansion joints effectively dampen and insulate downstream piping against the transmission of noise and vibration
generated by mechanical equipment. Noise and vibration caused by equipment can cause stress in pipe, pipe guides, anchors and other equipment downstream.
Water hammer and pumping impulses can also cause strain, stress or shock to a piping system. Install the Style 240 or Style 242 molded expansion joints to help
compensate for these system pressure spikes.
Table 1: Available Styles • Materials
Wide Service Range with Low Cost
For Specific Elastomer
Engineered to operate up to 300 PSIG or 265°F, the Proco Style 240 and
Recommendations, See: PROCO “Chemical To Elastomer Guide”
Style 242 can be specified for a wide range of piping requirements.
240-AV,D,E,M 11

Compared to conventional hand-built spool type joints, you will invest less Max-
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money when specifying the mass-produced, consistent high quality, molded Tube imum
242-A,B,C

Material Elastomer Color

single or twin sphere expansion joints. 1 Elastomer 2 Operating
240-A

Code Band/Label
240-C

Temp. °F
Material Identification
All Style 240 or Style 242 molded expansion joints have branded elastomer X X /BB3 Chlorobutyl Chlorobutyl 250° Black
X X /EE3,7 EPDM EPDM 250° Red
designations. Neoprene Tube/Neoprene Cover (NN) and Nitrile Tube/Neoprene X X /EE3,4 EPDM FDA-EPDM 250° Red
Cover (NP) elastomer designated joints meet the Coast Guard Requirements X /EQ3 EPDM FDA-EPDM 250° Red
and conform to ASTM F1123-87. 240C/NP-9 joints have ABS certification. X X /EE-93,5 EPDM EPDM 265° DBL Red
X /HH CSM CSM 212° Green
Large Inventory
Proco Products, Inc. maintains one of the largest inventories of rubber X X /NH Neoprene CSM 212° Green
X /NJ Neoprene FDA-Nitrile 212° White
expansion joints in the world. Please contact us for price and availability. X X X /NN7 Neoprene Neoprene 225° Blue
X X X X /NP Neoprene Nitrile 212° Yellow
240 Single Sphere 242 Twin Sphere X X /NP-96 Neoprene Nitrile-ABS 212° DBL Yellow

Protecting Piping and Equipment Systems from Stress/Motion

Notes: All Products are reinforced with Nylon Tire Cord, except 240-A and 240-C which are 6. NP-9 joints have ABS certification.
reinforced with Polyester. 7. Elastomers are in accordance with NSF/ANSI 372, File MH47689 Und. Lab. Classified.
1. All NN & NP elastomer designated joints meet the Coast Guard 8. All elastomers above are not intended for steam service.
Requirements and conform to ASTM F 1123-87 and are marked accordingly. 9. For PTFE lined single sphere see www.procoproducts.com/ptfelined.html
2. Branding Label will be marked as “Food Grade”. 10. For 240A & 240C Rubber Joints, Vacuum Support devices are available.
3. BB, EE or EE-9 are good for 300°F blower service at 20 PSI or less. Published movements will be reduced by approximately 50% for this option.
Information subject to 4. 240-A & 240-C expansion joints have black EPDM tube, but are FDA compliant. 11. Series 240AV,D,E&M + 242A,B&C In Elastomers EPDM & Neoprene are all
change without notice. 5. EE-9 joints are peroxide cured. listed for low lead content in accordance with NSF/ANSI 372
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Style 240 Single Sphere Performance Data
Table 2: Sizes • Movements • Pressures • Flange Standards • Weights
240 Movement Capability: Pressure 4 Standard Flange Drilling Dimensions 8 Weight in lbs
From Neutral Position (Non-Concurrent) 2
NOMINAL PROCO

Flange O.D. Inches

Angular Deflection
Axial Compression

Lateral Deflection
Neutral

Number of Holes
Bolt Circle Inches
Positive PSIG 5,9
Pipe Size Style

Control Unit Set

Axial Extension

Thrust Factor 3
Length

Size of Holes
Inches of Hg

Exp. Joint &

I.D. Number 1

Bolt Hole 7
Vacuum 6
Degrees

(2 Rod)
Flanges
Thread
Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches
1 5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 45
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 37 4.43 225 26 4.25 3.13 4 0.625 1/2-13 UNC 3.8 3.3
(25)
3.74 240-D 0.312 0.188 0.312 45 225 26 0.625 — 4.6
1.25 5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 17 235 21 0.625 — 5.0
6.34 4.63 3.5 4 3.3
(32) 5.00 240-E 0.500 0.375 0.500 31 225 26 0.625 — 5.0
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 31 225 26 0.625 1/2-13 UNC 5.0
3.74 240-D 0.375 0.188 0.312 14 225 26 0.625 — 5.4
4.00 240-M 0.375 0.188 0.312 14 225 26 0.625 — 5.5
1.5
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 45 6.49 235 18 5.0 3.88 4 0.625 — 5.1 4.6
(40) 5.00 240-E 0.500 0.375 0.500 27 225 26 0.625 — 6.0
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 27 225 26 0.625 1/2-13 UNC 6.1
4.00 240-M 0.375 0.188 0.312 11 225 26 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 8.3 6.3
4.13 240-D 0.375 0.188 0.312 11 225 26 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 8.5 6.3
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 45 235 18 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 7.1 6.3
2
5.00 240-E 0.375 0.375 0.500 20 7.07 225 26 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 8.5 6.3
(50) 6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 45 235 18 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 7.1 6.3
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 20 225 26 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 12.3 7.6
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.500 0.375 0.500 20 300 26 6.5 5.0 8 0.750 — 11.0 7.6
4.00 240-M 0.375 0.188 0.375 8 225 26 0.750 — 12.0
4.53 240-D 0.500 0.188 0.375 11 225 26 0.750 — 12.3
2.5 5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 45 235 18 0.750 — 10.6
11.05 7.0 5.5 4 7.6
(65) 5.00 240-E 0.500 0.375 0.500 17 225 26 0.750 — 12.0
6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 43 235 18 0.750 — 12.0
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 17 225 26 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 12.3
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 40 235 15 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 13.3 8.3
5.00 240-E 0.500 0.375 0.500 14 225 26 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 14.0 8.3
5.12 240-D 0.500 0.375 0.500 14 225 26 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 14.0 8.3
3
6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 38 13.36 235 15 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 13.8 8.3
(80) 6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 14 225 26 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 14.0 8.3
8.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 14 225 26 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 15.0 8.7
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.500 0.375 0.500 14 300 26 8.25 6.62 8 0.875 — 17.5 8.3
3.5
6.00 240-AV 0.500 0.375 0.500 12 18.67 225 26 8.5 7.0 8 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 17.6 7.4
(90)
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 32 235 15 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 16.5 7.4
5.00 240-E 0.750 0.500 0.500 14 225 26 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 17.0 7.4
5.32 240-D 0.750 0.500 0.500 14 225 26 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 17.1 7.4
4
6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 30 22.69 235 15 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 17.5 7.4
(100) 6.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 14 225 26 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 18.3 7.4
8.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 14 225 26 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 19.3 7.8
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.750 0.500 0.500 14 300 26 10.0 7.88 8 0.750 — 26.0 7.4
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 27 235 10 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 20.3 8.3
5.00 240-E 0.750 0.500 0.500 11 225 26 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 22.0 8.3
6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 25 235 10 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 21.8 8.3
5
6.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 11 30.02 225 26 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 22.8 8.3
(125) 6.69 240-D 0.750 0.500 0.500 11 225 10 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 23.6 8.5
8.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 11 225 26 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 25.0 10.8
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.750 0.500 0.500 11 300 26 11.0 9.25 8 0.875 — 28.0 14.0

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 Style 240 Single Sphere Performance Data
Table 2: Sizes • Movements • Pressures • Flange Standards • Weights
240 Movement Capability:
Pressure 4 Standard Flange Drilling Dimensions 8 Weight in lbs
From Neutral Position (Non-Concurrent) 2
NOMINAL PROCO

Flange O.D. Inches

Angular Deflection
Axial Compression

Lateral Deflection
Neutral

Number of Holes
Bolt Circle Inches
Positive PSIG 5,9
Axial Extension
Pipe Size Style

Thrust Factor 3
Length

Size of Holes
Inches of Hg

Exp. Joint &

Control Unit
Number 1

Set (2 Rod)
I.D.

Bolt Hole 7
Vacuum 6
Degrees

Flanges
Thread
Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 23 225 8 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 22.6 10.4
5.00 240-E 0.750 0.500 0.500 9 225 26 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 26.0 10.4
6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 21 235 10 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 24.0 10.4
6
6.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 9 41.28 225 26 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 26.8 10.4
(150) 7.09 240-D 0.750 0.500 0.500 9 225 26 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 29.0 10.6
8.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 9 225 26 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 29.1 10.8
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.750 0.500 0.500 9 300 26 12.5 10.62 12 0.875 — 39.0 10.4
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.188 1.188 17 235 8 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 35.5 13.4
5.00 240-E 0.750 0.500 0.500 7 225 26 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 40.0 13.4
8 6.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 16 235 8 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 38.5 13.4
63.62
(200) 6.00 240-AV 0.750 0.500 0.500 7 225 26 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 40.6 13.4
8.07 240-D 1.000 0.563 0.875 8 225 26 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 41.3 14.0
6.00 Q-240-HW 0.750 0.500 0.500 7 300 26 15.0 13.00 12 1.000 — 70.0 13.4
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.188 1.188 14 235 6 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 49.3 21.0
5.00 240-E 1.000 0.625 0.750 7 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 56.0 21.0
8.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 13 145 6 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 53.6 21.3
10 8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 7 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 56.6 21.3
103.87
(250) 9.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 7 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 57.0 22.0
9.45 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.750 7 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 58.5 22.0
10.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.875 7 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 60.5 26.5
8.00 Q-240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 7 275 26 17.5 15.25 16 1.125 — 56.0 22.0
5.00 240-C 1.063 1.250 1.188 12 235 6 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 — 73.4 26.5
5.00 240-E 1.000 0.625 0.750 6 225 26 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 — 74.0 26.5
8.00 240-A 1.188 1.188 1.188 11 145 6 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 — 80.0 27.0
12
8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 6 137.89 225 26 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 83.0 27.0
(300) 9.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 6 225 26 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 88.0 27.0
10.24 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.875 6 225 26 19.0 17.0 12 1.000 — 89.0 28.0
8.00 Q-240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 6 275 26 20.5 17.75 16 1.250 — 100.0 27.0
14 8.00 240-C 1.000 1.063 1.188 8 232 6 1.125 — 112.0 28.0
8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 182.65 150 26 21.0 18.75 12 1.125 — 115.0 28.0
(350) 6
8.00 240-C 1.000 1.063 1.188 8 232 6 1.125 — 136.0 26.8
8.00 240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 4 175 26 1.125 — 186.0 26.8
16
8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 4 240.53 125 26 23.5 21.25 16 1.125 — 165.0 26.8
(400) 9.00 240-M 1.000 0.625 0.750 4 125 26 1.125 — 168.0 27.0
10.43 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.875 4 125 26 1.125 — 170.0 27.0
8.00 240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 175 26 1.250 — 209.0 31.4
18 8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 125 26 1.250 — 168.0 31.4
4 298.65 25.0 22.75 16
(450) 9.00 240-M 1.000 0.625 0.750 125 26 1.250 — 169.0 33.1
10.43 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.875 125 26 1.250 — 170.0 33.1
8.00 240-C 1.000 1.063 1.188 6 145 6 1.250 — 154.0 32.4
8.00 240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 3 175 26 1.250 — 234.0 32.4
20
8.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 3 363.05 125 26 27.5 25.00 20 1.250 — 170.0 32.4
(500) 9.00 240-M 1.000 0.625 0.750 3 125 26 1.250 — 173.0 34.1
10.43 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.875 3 125 26 1.250 — 175.0 34.1
8.00 240-C 1.000 1.063 1.188 5 145 6 1.375 — 214.0 44.0
24 10.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 3 110 26 1.375 — 255.0 45.5
510.70 32.5 29.5 20
(600) 10.00 240-HW 1.000 0.625 0.750 3 160 26 1.375 — 297.0 45.5
10.47 240-D 1.000 0.625 0.875 3 110 26 1.375 — 265.0 46.0
30
10.00 240-AV 1.000 0.625 0.750 2 779.31 110 26 38.75 36.0 28 1.375 — 295.0 57.0
(750)

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NOTES:
Standard Proco Style 240-AV Expansion Joints shown in Bold Type are considered Standards and are inventoried in large quantities.
1. “HW” denotes Heavy Weight Construction. For sizes 2” I.D. thru 12” I.D., Proco will only offer these items with 300 lb. drilling and are denoted by Q-240-HW.
All Q-240-HW units will only be sold with control units.
2. Concurrent Movements - Concurrent movements are developed when two or more movements in a pipe system occur at the same time.
If multiple movements exceed single arch design there may be a need for an additional arch.
To perform calculation for concurrent movement when a pipe system design has more than one movement, please use the following formula:
Actual Axial Compression + Actual Axial Extension + Actual Lateral (X) + Actual Lateral (Y)
= / <1
Rated Axial Compression + Rated Axial Extension + Rated Lateral (X) + Rated Lateral (Y)
Calculation must be equal to or less than 1 for expansion joint to operate within concurrent movement capability.
“Effective Area”
3. Calculation of Thrust (Thrust Factor). When expansion joints are installed in the pipeline, the static portion of Thrust Factor=
the thrust is calculated as a product of the area of the I.D. of the arch of the expansion joint times the maximum
pressure (design, test or surge) that will occur in the line. The result is a force expressed in pounds.
Take design, surge or test pressure X thrust factor to calculate end thrust.
4. Pressure rating is based on 170oF operating temperature. The pressure rating is reduced at higher temperatures.
5. Pressures shown at maximum “operating pressure”. Test pressure is 1.5 times “operating pressure”.
Burst pressure is 4 times “operating pressure”. If factory hydro-test is required, an additional joint per size must be
purchased and tested. Once hydro-tested this joint may not be sent to field for installation as the beaded end will
have taken a (compressed) set and can not be reused.
6. Vacuum rating is based on neutral installed length, without external load. Products should not be installed in
extension for vacuum applications. Flattening of the arch in extended mode will cause the arch to collapse.
7. Style 240AV/NN and 240-D/NN (neoprene elastomer only) expansion joints 1.0” I.D. thru 12” I.D.
are available with tapped (threaded) holes and must be specified at time of order.
8. In addition to standard 150 lb. drilled flanges, Proco can provide expasion joints listed above in
300 lb. drilling, BS-10 (British) drilling, Metric PN10 and PN16 drilling and JIS 10kg/cm drilling.
9. For PTFE lined single sphere see www.procoproducts.com/ptfelined.html

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 Style 242 Twin Sphere Performance Data
Table 3: Sizes • Movements • Pressures • Flange Standards • Weights
242 Movement Capability: Pressure 4 Standard Flange Drilling Dimensions 8 Weight in lbs
From Neutral Position (Non-Concurrent) 2
NOMINAL PROCO

Flange O.D. Inches

Angular Deflection
Axial Compression

Lateral Deflection
Neutral

Number of Holes
Bolt Circle Inches

Control Unit Set

Axial Extension
Pipe Size Style

Positive PSIG 5
Thrust Factor 3
Length

Size of Holes
Inches of Hg

Exp. Joint &

I.D. Number 1

Bolt Hole 7
Vacuum 6
Degrees

(2 Rod)
Flanges
Thread
Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches
1
10.00 242-C 2.000 1.188 1.750 45 4.43 225 26 4.25 3.13 4 0.625 — 5.2 3.6
(25)
7.0 242-A 225 0.625 1/2-13 UNC 5.3 3.5
1.25
7.0 242-HA 2.000 1.188 1.750 45 6.34 300 26 4.63 3.5 4 0.625 — 6.5 3.5
(32)
10.00 242-C 225 0.625 — 6.2 3.6
6.00 242-B 225 0.625 — 6.1 4.6
6.00 242-HB 300 0.625 — 7.6 4.6
1.5
7.00 242-A 2.000 1.188 1.750 45 6.49 225 26 5.0 3.88 4 0.625 1/2-13 UNC 6.8 4.8
(40)
7.00 242-HA 300 0.625 — 8.3 4.8
10.00 242-C 225 0.625 — 7.7 5.1
6.00 242-B 225 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 9.0 6.6
7.00 242-A 225 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 9.0 7.0
2
10.00 242-C 2.000 1.188 1.750 45 7.07 235 26 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 10.2 7.3
(50)
6.00 Q-242-HB 300 6.0 4.75 4 0.750 — 10.5 6.6
7.00 Q-242-HA 300 6.5 5.00 8 0.750 — 10.5 7.0
6.00 242-B 225 0.750 — 12.9 7.6
7.00 242-A 225 0.750 — 13.3 8.0
2.5
10.00 242-C 2.000 1.188 1.750 43 11.05 225 26 7.0 5.5 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 14.5 8.4
(65)
6.00 Q-242-HB 300 0.750 — 15.3 7.6
7.00 Q-242-HA 300 0.750 — 15.8 8.0
7.00 242-A 225 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 14.3 8.6
9.00 242-B 225 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 15.2 9.0
3
10.00 242-C 2.000 1.188 1.750 38 13.36 225 26 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 15.8 9.1
(80)
12.00 242-C 225 7.5 6.0 4 0.750 — 16.0 9.9
7.00 Q-242-HA 300 8.25 6.62 8 0.875 — 18.2 8.6
9.00 242-A 225 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 5/8-11 UNC 20.3 8.0
4 10.00 242-C 225 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 21.3 8.2
2.000 1.375 1.562 34 22.69 26
(100) 12.00 242-C 225 9.0 7.5 8 0.750 — 22.0 8.2
9.00 Q-242-HA 300 10.0 7.88 8 0.750 3/4-10 UNC 26.4 8.0
9.00 242-A 225 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 24.5 8.3
5 10.00 242-C 225 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 25.5 9.1
2.000 1.375 1.562 29 30.02 26
(125) 12.00 242-C 225 10.0 8.5 8 0.875 — 26.0 9.1
9.00 Q-242-HA 300 11.0 9.25 8 0.875 — 31.4 8.3
9.00 242-A 225 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 29.5 11.7
10.00 242-C 225 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 30.5 11.9
6 12.00 242-C 2.000 1.375 1.562 25 41.28 225 26 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 31.0 12.0
(150) 14.00 242-C 225 11.0 9.5 8 0.875 — 32.0 12.0
9.00 Q-242-HA 300 12.5 10.62 12 0.875 — 38.6 11.7
9.00 242-B 225 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 42.3 14.5
10.00 242-C 225 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 43.4 15.0
12.00 242-C 225 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 44.0 15.2
8
13.00 242-A 2.375 1.375 1.375 19 63.62 225 26 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 — 43.8 15.4
(200)
14.00 242-C 225 13.5 11.75 8 0.875 3/4-10 UNC 46.0 16.0
9.00 Q-242-HB 300 15.0 13.0 12 1.000 — 55.4 14.5
13.00 Q-242-HA 300 15.0 13.0 12 1.000 — 57.5 15.4
12.00 242-B 225 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 64.1 23.5
13.00 242-A 225 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 — 65.5 24.5
10
14.00 242-C 2.375 1.375 1.375 15 103.87 225 26 16.0 14.25 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 66.7 24.5
(250)
12.00 Q-242-HB 275 17.5 15.25 16 1.125 — 86.5 23.5
13.00 Q-242-HA 275 17.5 15.25 16 1.125 — 88.4 24.5
5
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 Table 3: Sizes • Movements • Pressures • Flange Standards • Weights
242 Movement Capability: Pressure 4 Standard Flange Drilling Dimensions 8 Weight in lbs
From Neutral Position (Non-Concurrent) 2
NOMINAL PROCO

Angular Deflection
Axial Compression

Lateral Deflection
Neutral

Number of Holes
Bolt Circle Inches

Control Unit Set

Axial Extension
Pipe Size Style

Positive PSIG 5
Thrust Factor 3
Length

Size of Holes
Inches of Hg

Exp. Joint &

Flange O.D.
I.D. Number 1

Bolt Hole 7
Vacuum 6
Degrees

(2 Rod)
Flanges
Thread
Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches
12.00 242-B 225 19.0 17.00 12 1.000 — 94.0 30.0
13.00 242-A 225 19.0 17.00 12 1.000 — 95.0 31.0
12
14.00 242-C 2.375 1.375 1.375 13 137.89 225 26 19.0 17.00 12 1.000 7/8-9 UNC 99.1 31.0
(300)
12.00 Q-242-HB 275 20.5 17.75 16 1.250 — 110.0 30.0
13.00 Q-242-HA 275 20.5 17.75 16 1.250 — 110.0 31.0
14
13.75 242-A 1.750 1.118 1.118 9 182.65 150 26 19.0 18.75 12 1.125 — 142.0 32.0
(350)
12.00 242-C 125 1.125 — 154.0 28.8
16 12.00 242-HC 175 1.125 — 190.0 28.8
1.750 1.118 1.118 8 240.53 26 23.5 21.25 16
(400) 13.75 242-A 125 1.125 — 162.0 30.8
13.75 242-HA 175 1.125 — 200.2 30.8
12.00 242-C 125 1.250 — 168.0 35.1
18
13.75 242-A 1.750 1.118 1.118 7 298.65 125 26 25.0 22.75 16 1.250 — 176.0 36.1
(450)
13.75 242-HA 175 1.250 — 211.2 36.1
12.00 242-C 125 1.250 — 202.0 35.0
20
13.75 242-A 1.750 1.118 1.118 7 363.05 125 26 27.5 25.0 20 1.250 — 212.0 35.5
(500)
13.75 242-HA 175 1.250 — 212.0 35.5
12.00 242-C 110 1.375 — 220.0 47.0
24
13.75 242-A 1.750 1.118 1.118 5 510.70 110 26 32.5 29.5 20 1.375 — 250.0 48.0
(600)
13.75 242-HA 160 1.375 — 296.2 48.0
30
12.00 242-C 1.750 1.118 1.118 4 779.31 110 26 38.75 36.0 28 1.375 — 300.0 62.0
(750)

NOTES:
Standard Proco Style 242-A Expansion Joints shown in Bold Type are considered Standards and are inventoried in large quantities.
1. “HW” denotes Heavy Weight Construction. For sizes 2” I.D. thru 12” I.D., Proco will only offer these items with 300 lb. drilling and are denoted by Q-242-HW.
All Q-240-HW units will only be sold with control units.
2. Concurrent Movements - Concurrent movements are developed when two or more movements in a pipe system occur at the same time.
If multiple movements exceed single arch design there may be a need for an additional arch.
To perform calculation for concurrent movement when a pipe system design has more than one movement, please use the following formula:
Actual Axial Compression + Actual Axial Extension + Actual Lateral (X) + Actual Lateral (Y)
Rated Axial Compression + Rated Axial Extension + Rated Lateral (X) + Rated Lateral (Y) = / <1
Calculation must be equal to or less than 1 for expansion joint to operate within concurrent movement capability. “Effective Area”
3. Calculation of Thrust (Thrust Factor). When expansion joints are installed in the pipeline, the static portion of Thrust Factor=
the thrust is calculated as a product of the area of the I.D. of the arch of the expansion joint times the maximum
pressure (design, test or surge) that will occur in the line. The result is a force expressed in pounds.
Take design, surge or test pressure X thrust factor to calculate end thrust.
4. Pressure rating is based on 170oF operating temperature. The pressure rating is reduced at higher temperatures.
5. Pressures shown at maximum “operating pressure”. Test pressure is 1.5 times “operating pressure”. Burst pressure is 4 times “operating pressure”. If factory hydro-test
is required, an additional joint per size must be purchased and tested. Once hydro-tested this joint may not be sent to field for installation as the beaded end will have
taken a (compressed) set and can not be reused.
6. Vacuum rating is based on neutral installed length, without external load. Products should not be installed in extension for vacuum applications. Flattening of the arch in
extended mode will cause the arch to collapse.
7. Style 242A/NN (neoprene elastomer only) expansion joints 1.0” I.D. thru 12” I.D. are available with tapped (threaded) holes and must be specified at time of order.
8. In addition to standard 150 lb. drilled flanges, Proco can provide expansion joints listed above in 300 lb. drilling, BS-10 (British) drilling, Metric PN10 and PN16 drilling
and JIS 10kg/cm drilling.

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 Style 240/242 Drilling Chart
Table 4: Flange Drilling
American 125/150# American 250/300# British Standard 10:1962
NOMINAL Conforms to ANSI B16.1 and B16.5 Conforms to ANSI B16.1 and B16.5 Conforms to BS 10 Table E
Pipe Size
Flange Thickness

Flange Thickness

Flange Thickness
Drilled Hole Size
Inch

No. of Holes

No. of Holes

No. of Holes
Flange O.D.

Flange O.D.

Flange O.D.
(mm)
Bolt Circle

Bolt Circle

Bolt Circle
Threaded
Hole Size

Hole Size

Hole Size
1 0.55 4.25 3.13 0.62 0.63 4.88 3.5 0.75 0.59 4.5 3.25 0.62
(14.0) (108.0) (79.4)
4 (15.9)
1/2 - 13 UNC (16.0) (124.0) (88.9)
4 (19.1) (15.0) (114.0) (82.6)
4 (15.9)
(25)
1.25 0.55 4.63 3.5 0.62 0.63 5.25 3.88 0.75 0.59 4.75 3.44 0.62
(14.0) (118.0) (88.9)
4 (15.9)
1/2 - 13 UNC (16.0) (133.0) (98.4)
4 (19.1) (15.0) (121.0) (87.3)
4 (15.9)
(32)
1.5 0.55 5.0 3.88 0.62 0.63 6.12 4.50 0.88 0.59 5.25 3.88 0.62
(14.0) (127.0) (98.4)
4 (15.9)
1/2 - 13 UNC (16.0) (156.0) (114.3)
4 (22.2) (15.0) (133.0) (98.4)
4 (15.9)
(40)
2 0.63 6.0 4.75 0.75 0.71 6.50 5.00 0.75 0.63 6.0 4.5 0.75
(16.0) (152.0) (120.7)
4 (19.1)
5/8 - 11 UNC (18.0) (165.0) (127.0)
8 (19.1) (16.0) (152.0) (114.3)
4 (19.1)
(50)
2.5 0.71 7.0 5.5 0.75 0.71 7.5 5.88 0.88 0.71 6.5 5.0 0.75
(18.0) (178.0) (139.7)
4 (19.1)
5/8 - 11 UNC (18.0) (191.0) (149.2)
8 (22.2) (18.0) (165.0) (127.0)
4 (19.1)
(65)
3 0.71 7.5 6.0 0.75 0.79 8.25 6.62 0.88 0.71 7.25 5.75 0.75
(18.0) (191.0) (152.4)
4 (19.1)
5/8 - 11 UNC (20.0) (210.0) (168.2)
8 (22.2) (18.0) (184.0) (146.1)
4 (19.1)
(80)
3.5 0.71 8.5 7.0 0.75 0.79 9.0 7.25 0.88 0.71 8.0 6.5 0.75
(18.0) (216.0) (177.8)
8 (19.1)
5/8 - 11 UNC (20.0) (229.0) (184.2)
8 (22.2) (18.0) (203.0) (165.1)
8 (19.1)
(90)
4 0.71 9.0 7.5 0.75 0.79 10.0 7.88 0.88 0.71 8.5 7.0 0.75
(18.0) (229.0) (190.5)
8 (19.1)
5/8 - 11 UNC (20.0) (254.0) (200.0)
8 (22.2) (18.0) (216.0) (177.8)
8 (19.1)
(100)
5 0.79 10.0 8.5 0.88 0.87 11.0 9.25 0.88 0.79 10.0 8.25 0.75
(20.0) (254.0) (215.9)
8 (22.2)
3/4 - 10 UNC (22.0) (279.0) (235.0)
8 (22.2) (20.0) (254.0) (209.6)
8 (19.1)
(125)
6 0.87 11.0 9.5 0.88 0.87 12.5 10.62 0.88 0.87 11.0 9.25 0.88
(22.0) (279.0) (241.3)
8 (22.2)
3/4 - 10 UNC (22.2) (318.0) (269.9)
12 (22.2) (22.2) (279.0) (235.0)
8 (22.2)
(150)
8 0.87 13.5 11.75 0.88 0.95 15.0 13.0 1.00 0.87 13.25 11.5 0.88
(22.0) (343.0) (298.5)
8 (22.2)
3/4 - 10 UNC (24.0) (381.0) (330.2)
12 (25.4) (22.2) (337.0) (292.1)
8 (22.2)
(200)
10 0.95 16.0 1.00 14.25 1.02 17.5 15.25 1.13 0.95 16.0 14.0 0.88
(24.0)
12 (25.4)
(406.0) (362.0)
7/8 - 9 UNC (26.0) (445.0) (387.4)
16 (28.6) (24.0) (406.0) (355.6)
12 (22.2)
(250)
12 0.95 19.0 17.0 1.00 1.02 20.5 17.75 1.25 0.95 18.0 16.0 1.00
(24.0) (483.0) (431.8)
12 (25.4) 7/8 - 9 UNC (26.0) (521.0) (450.9)
16 (31.8) (24.0) (457.0) (406.4)
12 (25.4)
(300)
14 1.02 21.0 18.75 1.13 1.10 23.0 20.25 1.25 1.02 20.75 18.5 1.00
(26.0) (533.0) (476.3)
12 (28.6) 1 - 8 UNC (28.0) (584.0) (514.4)
20 (31.8) (26.0) (527.0) (469.9)
12 (25.4)
(350)
16 1.10 23.5 21.25 1.13 1.18 25.5 22.5 1.38 1.10 22.75 20.5 1.00
(28.0) (597.0) (539.8)
16 (28.6) 1 - 8 UNC (30.0) (648.0) (571.5)
20 (34.9) (28.0) (578.0) (520.7)
12 (25.4)
(400)
18 1.18 25.0 1.25 22.75 1.18 28.0 24.75 1.38 1.18 25.25 23.0 1.00
(30.0) 16 (31.8) 1 1/8 - 7 UNC
(635.0) (577.9) (30.0) (711.0) (628.7) 24 (34.9) (30.0) (641.0) (584.2) 16 (25.4)
(450)
20 1.18 27.5 25.0 1.25 1.18 30.5 27.0 1.38 1.18 27.75 25.25 1.00
(30.0) (699.0) (635.0)
20 (31.8) 1 1/8 - 7 UNC (30.0) (775.0) (685.8)
24 (34.9) (30.0) (705.0) (641.4)
16 (25.4)
(500)
24 1.18 32.06 29.5 1.38 1.18 36.0 32.0 1.62 1.18 32.5 29.75 1.25
(30.0) (813.0) (749.3)
20 (34.9) 1 1/4 - 7 UNC (30.0) (914.0) (812.8)
24 (41.3) (30.0) (826.0) (755.7)
16 (31.8)
(600)
30 1.26 38.75 36.0 1.38 1.26 43.0 39.25 2.00 1.26 39.25 36.5 1.38
(750) (32.0) (984.0) (914.4) 28 (34.9) 1 1/4 - 7 UNC (32.0) (1092.0) (997.0) 28 (50.8) (32.0) (997.0) (927.1) 20 (34.9)

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Table 4: Flange Drilling
Metric Series Metric Series
J.I.S. Standard B-2212
Conforms to I.S.O. 2084-1974 Table PN10 Conforms to I.S.O. 2084-1974 Table PN16
NOMINAL Conforms to J.I.S. 10Kg/cm
Holes to I.S.O. /R-273 Holes to I.S.O. /R-273
Pipe Size
Flange Thickness

Flange Thickness

Flange Thickness
Inch

No. of Holes

No. of Holes

No. of Holes
Flange O.D.

Flange O.D.

Flange O.D.
(mm)
Bolt Circle

Bolt Circle

Bolt Circle
Hole Size

Hole Size

Hole Size
1 0.63 4.53 3.35 0.55 0.63 4.53 3.35 0.55 0.59 4.92 3.54 0.75
(16.0) (115.0) (85.0)
4 (14.0) (16.0) (115.0) (85.0)
4 (14.0) (15.0) (125.0) (90.0)
4 (19.0)
(25)
1.25 0.63 5.51 3.94 0.71 0.63 5.51 3.94 0.71 0.59 5.31 3.94 0.75
(16.0) (140.0) (85.0)
4 (18.0) (16.0) (140.0) (100.0)
4 (18.0) (15.0) (135.0) (100.0)
4 (19.0)
(32)
1.5 0.63 5.91 4.33 0.71 0.63 5.91 4.33 0.71 0.59 5.51 4.13 0.75
(16.0) (150.0) (110.0)
4 (18.0) (16.0) (150.0) (110.0)
4 (18.0) (15.0) (140.0) (105.0)
4 (19.0)
(40)
2 0.71 6.50 4.92 0.71 0.71 6.50 4.92 0.71 0.63 6.10 4.72 0.75
(18.0) (165.0) (125.0)
4 (18.0) (18.0) (165.0) (125.0)
4 (18.0) (16.0) (155.0) (120.0)
4 (19.0)
(50)
2.5 0.71 7.28 5.71 0.71 0.71 7.28 5.71 0.71 0.71 6.89 5.51 0.75
(18.0) (185.0) (145.0)
4 (18.0) (18.0) (185.0) (145.0)
4 (18.0) (18.0) (175.0) (140.0)
4 (19.0)
(65)
3 0.79 7.87 6.3 0.71 0.79 7.87 6.30 0.71 0.71 7.28 5.91 0.75
(20.0) (200.0) (160.0)
8 (18.0) (20.0) (200.0) (160.0)
8 (18.0) (18.0) (185.0) (150.0)
8 (19.0)
(80)
3.5 — — — — — — — — — — 0.71 7.68 6.30 0.75
(18.0) (195.0) (160.0)
8 (19.0)
(90) — — — — — — — — — —
4 0.79 8.66 7.09 0.71 0.79 8.66 7.09 0.71 0.71 8.27 6.89 0.75
8 (18.0) (20.0) (220.0) (180.0)
8 (18.0) (18.0) (210.0) (175.0)
8 (19.0)
(100) (20.0) (220.0) (180.0)
5 0.87 9.84 8.27 0.71 0.87 9.84 8.27 0.71 0.79 9.84 8.27 0.91
8 (18.0) (22.0) (250.0) (210.0)
8 (18.0) (20.0) (250.0) (210.0)
8 (23.0)
(125) (22.0) (250.0) (210.0)
6 0.87 11.22 9.45 0.87 0.87 11.22 9.45 0.87 0.87 11.02 9.45 0.91
(22.0) (285.0) (240.0)
8 (22.0) (22.0) 8 (22.0) (22.0) (280.0) (240.0)
8 (23.0)
(150) (285.0) (240.0)
8 0.87 13.39 11.61 0.87 0.87 13.39 11.61 0.87 0.87 12.99 11.42 0.91
(22.0) (340.0) (295.0)
8 (22.0) (22.0) (340.0) (295.0)
12 (22.0) (22.0) (330.0) (290.0)
12 (23.0)
(200)
10 1.02 15.55 13.78 0.87 1.02 15.94 13.98 1.02 0.95 15.75 13.98 0.98
(26.0) (395.0) (350.0)
12 (22.0) (26.0) (405.0) (355.0)
12 (26.0) (24.0) (400.0) (355.0)
12 (25.0)
(250)
12 1.02 17.52 15.75 0.87 1.02 18.11 16.14 1.02 0.95 17.52 15.75 0.98
(26.0) (445.0) (400.0)
12 (22.0) (26.0) (460.0) (410.0)
12 (26.0) (24.0) (445.0) (400.0)
16 (25.0)
(300)
14 1.10 19.88 18.11 0.87 1.10 20.47 18.50 1.02 1.02 19.29 17.52 0.98
(28.0) (505.0) (460.0)
16 (22.0) (28.0) (520.0) (470.0)
16 (26.0) (26.0) (490.0) (445.0)
16 (25.0)
(350)
16 1.18 22.24 20.28 1.02 1.18 22.83 20.67 1.18 1.10 22.05 20.08 1.06
(30.0) (565.0) (515.0)
16 (26.0) (30.0) (580.0) (525.0)
16 (30.0) (28.0) (560.0) (510.0)
16 (27.0)
(400)
18 1.18 24.21 22.24 1.02 1.18 25.20 23.03 1.18 1.18 24.41 22.24 1.06
(30.0) (615.0) (565.0) 20 (26.0) (30.0) (640.0) (585.0) 20 (30.0) (30.0) (620.0) (565.0) 20 (27.0)
(450)
20 1.18 26.38 24.41 1.02 1.18 28.15 25.59 1.30 1.18 26.57 24.41 1.06
(30.0) (670.0) (620.0)
20 (26.0) (30.0) (715.0) (650.0)
20 (33.0) (30.0) (675.0) (620.0)
20 (27.0)
(500)
24 1.18 30.71 28.54 1.18 1.18 33.07 30.31 1.42 1.18 31.30 28.74 1.30
(30.0) (780.0) (725.0)
20 (30.0) (30.0) (840.0) (770.0)
20 (36.0) (30.0) (795.0) (730.0)
24 (33.0)
(600)
30 1.26 37.99 35.43 1.30 1.26 38.19 35.43 1.42 1.26 38.19 35.07 1.30
(32.0) (965.0) (900.0) 24 (33.0) (32.0) (970.0) (900.0) 24 (36.0) (32.0) (970.0) (900.0) 24 (33.0)
(750)

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 Drilling Chart for Bolting Requirements
Table 5: Standard Drilling for PROCO Rubber Expansion Joints Thickness of Materials for PROCO
Rubber Expansion Joints
Control Unit Plate Detail
Material Thickness 1 for Bolt
Flange Dimensions 2
Length Requirements
Nominal

Inch / (mm) (Approx. Value)

Maxi-

Beaded End Thickness

Pipe Size

Rod Plate Thickness

Adjacent Mating 3
Number Of Holes

Nominal Flange/

Flange Thickness
mum 7

Max. Control 4
Expansion

Size Of Holes
Inch / (mm)

Inch / (mm)

Inch / (mm)

Inch / (mm)
Flange O.D.

Control Rod 6
Bolt Circle

Joint I.D. Bolt Hole Rod

Plate O.D.
Inch /(mm) Thread Diameter
Inch / (mm)
Inch /
(mm)

1 4.25 3.13 0.625 1.25 C 0.375 8.375 0.625

4 1/2-13 UNC Metric Conversion Formula:
(25) (108.0) (79.50) (15.87) (31.75) U (9.53) (215.9) (15.9)
Nominal I.D.:
1.25 4.63 3.5 0.625 1.25 S 0.375 8.750 0.625
4 1/2-13 UNC in. x 25 = mm; Dimensions/
(32) (118.0) (88.90) (15.87) (31.75) T (9.53) (222.3) (15.9)
Thickness’: in. x 25.4 = mm.
1.5 O
5.0 3.88 0.625 1.25 0.375 9.125 0.625
4 1/2-13 UNC M
(40) (127.0) (98.55) (15.87) (31.75) (9.53) (231.8) (15.9)
E
2 6.00 4.75 0.750 1.25 R 0.375 10.125 0.625 Notes:
4 5/8-11 UNC
(50) (152.00) (120.65) (19.05) (31.75) (9.53) (257.2) (15.9) 1. Limit/Control Rod length is
2.5 7.00 5.50 0.750 1.25 T 0.375 11.125 0.625 determined by neutral length
4 5/8-11 UNC O of rubber expansion joint, rated
(65) (178.00) (139.70) (19.05) (31.75) (9.53) (282.6) (15.9)
extension, control rod plate
3 7.50 6.00 0.750 1.25 0.375 11.625 0.625
4 5/8-11 UNC S thickness, mating flange
(80) (191.00) (152.40) (19.05) (31.75) (9.53) (295.3) (15.9)
P thickness and number of
3.5 8.5 7.0 0.750 1.25 E 0.375 12.625 0.625 nuts. Consult PROCO for rod
8 5/8-11 UNC
(90) (216.0) (177.80) (19.05) (31.75) C (9.53) (320.7) (15.9) lengths.
4 9.00 7.50 0.750 1.25 I 0.375 13.125 0.625 2. Flange Dimensions shown are
8 5/8-11 UNC F in accordance with ANSI B16.1
(100) (229.00) (190.50) (19.05) (31.75) (9.53) (333.4) (15.9)
Y and ANSI B16.5 Class
5 10.00 8.50 0.875 1.50 0.500 14.125 0.625
8 3/4-10 UNC 125/150, AWWA C-207-07,
(125) (254.00) (215.90) (22.23) (38.10) (12.70) (358.8) (15.9)
M Tbl 2 and 3 - Class D, Table
6 11.00 9.50 0.875 1.50 A 0.500 15.125 0.625 4 - Class E. Hole size shown
8 3/4-10 UNC
(150) (279.00) (241.30) (22.23) (38.10) T (12.70) (384.2) (15.9) is 1/8” larger than AWWA
8 13.50 11.75 0.875 1.50 I 0.750 19.125 1.000 Standard.
8 3/4-10 UNC
(200) (343.00) (298.45) (22.23) (38.10) N (19.05) (485.8) (25.4) 3. Adjacent mating flange
10 16.00 14.25 1.000 1.50 G 0.750 21.625 1.000 thickness is required to
12 7/8-9 UNC determine overall rod length
(250) (406.00) (361.95) (25.40) (38.10) (19.05) (549.3) (25.4)
F and compression sleeve length
12 19.00 17.00 1.000 1.50 0.750 24.625 1.000
12 7/8-9 UNC L (if required).
(300) (483.00) (431.80) (25.40) (38.10) (19.05) (625.5) (25.4)
A 4. Plate thickness is based on a
14 21.00 18.75 1.125 1.75 N 0.750 26.625 1.000 maximum width PROCO would
12 —
(350) (533.00) (476.25) (28.58) (44.45)
G (19.05) (676.3) (25.4) use to design a Limit/Control
16 23.50 21.25 1.125 1.75 E 0.750 30.125 1.250 Rod plate.
16 —
(400) (597.00) (539.75) (28.58) (44.45) (19.05) (765.2) (31.8) 5. Flat Washers required at ring
18 25.00 22.75 1.250 2.00 T 0.750 31.625 1.250 splits and are supplied by
16 — H others.
(450) (635.00) (577.85) (31.75) (50.80) (19.05) (803.3) (31.8)
I 6. Control rod plate O.D. installed
20 27.50 25.00 1.250 2.00 0.750 34.125 1.250 dimension is based on a
20 — C
(500) (699.00) (635.00) (31.75) (50.80) (19.05) (866.8) (31.8)
maximum O.D. Proco would
K
24 32.00 29.50 1.375 2.00 N 1.000 38.625 1.250 supply.
20 —
(600) (813.00) (749.30) (34.93) (50.80) E (25.40) (981.1) (31.8) 7. Control rod diameter is based
30 38.75 36.00 1.375 2.00 S 1.250 46.375 1.500 on a maximum diameter Proco
28 — S would use to design a control
(750) (984.00) (914.40) (34.93) (50.80) (31.75) (1177.9) (38.1)
rod.

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A - Flange/Beaded End Thickness (Approximated Figure) E - Control Rod Bolt Length is determined by A through E + OAL 1
B - Adjacent Mating Flange Thickness (By Others) F - Control Rod Control Rod Plate O.D.
C - Control Unit Plate Thickness G - Maximum Rod Diameter
D - Double Nut Thickness is determined by Control Rod Diameter

Figure 1 Figure 1
Style 240 Style 242

Figure 2 Figure 2
Style 240 Style 242

Figure 3 Figure 3
Style 240 Style 242

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 Limit Rods
Use of Control Units with Rubber Expansion Joints
Definition
A control unit assembly is a system of two or more control rod units (limit rods, tie rods or compression sleeves) placed across an expansion joint from flange to flange to
minimize possible damage caused by excessive motion of a pipeline. The control unit assemblies can be set at the maximum allowable expansion and/or contraction of the
rubber expansion joint. When used in this manner, control units are an additional safety factor and can minimize possible damage to adjacent equipment.
Rubber expansion joints should be installed between two fixed anchor points in a piping system. The pipe system must be rigidly anchored on both sides of the expansion
joint to control expansion or contraction of the line. Piping anchors must be capable of withstanding the line thrusts generated by internal pressure or wide temperature
fluctuations.
When proper anchoring cannot be provided, CONTROL UNITS ARE REQUIRED. For un-anchored piping systems nuts shall be tightened snug against rod plate to
prevent over-extension due to pressure thrust created by expansion joint. Refer to “Thrust Factor” in Table 2, note 5 in this manual. Please also see Table 7 for number of
control rods recommended based on maximum serge for test pressure of the system
Listed below are three (3) control unit configurations supplied by PROCO and are commonly used with rubber expansion joints in piping systems.
Figure 1
Known as a LIMIT ROD, this control unit configuration will allow an expansion joint to extend to Installation Instructions
a predetermined extension setting. Nuts shall be field-set to no more than the maximum allowable for Limit Rods
extension movement of a rubber expansion joint (unless used in an un-anchored system). Refer to Table 1. Assemble expansion joint between pipe flanges in its
2 in this manual for allowable movement capabilities. Spherical washers can also be furnished (upon manufactured face-to-face length.
request) to combat any “nut-to-plate” binding during offset. Consult the systems engineer for
2. Assemble control rod plates behind pipe flanges as
proper nut settings prior to system operation.
shown. Flange bolts or all-thread studs through the control
Figure 2 rod plate must be longer to accommodate the plate
Known as a LIMIT/CONTROL ROD, this control unit configuration is used to allow specified pipe thickness. Control rod plates should be equally spaced
expansion (expansion joint axial compression) and pipe contraction (expansion joint axial extension) around the flange. Depending upon the size and pressure
movements. Nuts shall be field set to no more than the maximum allowable extension (unless used in rating of the system, 2, 3, 4, or more control/limit rods
an un-anchored pipe system) or compression of a rubber expansion joint. Refer to Table 2 in this manual may be required. Refer to Table 4 in this manual or to the
for allowable movement capabilities. Internal and external nuts can also be field-set to allow for no Fluid Sealing Association’s Technical Handbook, Seventh
movement in the horizontal plane. This setting will allow the rubber to move laterally while keeping Edition, for control rod pressure ratings.
expansion joint thrust forces low on adjacent equipment. Spherical washers can also be furnished (upon 3. Insert control/limit rods through top plate holes. Steel
request) to combat any potential “nut-to-plate” binding during offset. Limit/Control rods with flat washers are to be positioned at outer plate surface.
internal nuts must be specified at the time of inquiry. Consult the systems engineer
for proper nut settings prior to system operation. 4. If a single nut per unit is furnished, position this nut
so that there is a gap between the nut and the steel
Figure 3 flat washer. This gap is equal to the joint’s maximum
Known as a COMPRESSION SLEEVE, this configuration is used to allow for specified pipe expansion extension (commencing with the nominal face-to-face
(expansion joint axial compression) and pipe contraction (expansion joint extension) movements. Nuts length). To lock this nut in position, either “stake” the
shall be field-set to no more than the maximum allowable extension (unless used in an un-anchored thread in two places or tack weld the nut to the rod. If
pipe system) of a rubber expansion joint. Refer to Table 2 in this manual for allowable movement two nuts are supplied, the nuts will create a “jamming”
capabilities. PROCO will manufacture each compression sleeve to allow for no axial movement unless effect to prevent loosening. (Nuts should be snug against
otherwise specified by the purchaser. Compression sleeves shall be field-trimmed to meet required the flat washer and control rod plate when piping system
allowable axial movement as set forth by system requirements. Spherical washers can also be furnished is un-anchored.)
(upon request) to combat any potential “nut-to-plate” binding during offset. Consult the systems
Note: Consult the manufacturer if there are any questions
engineer for proper sleeve lengths prior to system operation.
as to the rated compression and elongation. These two
Important Control Unit Considerations dimensions are critical in setting the nuts and sizing the
The number of rods, control rod diameters and control rod plate thicknesses are important considerations compression pipe sleeve (if supplied).
when specifying control units for an application. As a minimum, specifying engineers or purchasers shall 5. If there is a requirement for compression pipe sleeves,
follow the guidelines as set forth in Appendix C of the Fluid Sealing Association’s Technical Handbook, an ordinary pipe may be used, sized in length to allow the
Seventh Edition. PROCO engineers its control unit assemblies to system requirements. Our designs joint to be compressed to its normal limit.
incorporate an allowable stress of 65% of material yield for each rod and plate (rod and plate material
to be specified by purchaser). Therefore, it is important to provide pressure and temperature ratings to 6. If there is a requirement for optional spherical washers,
PROCO when requesting control units for rubber expansion joints. It is also important to provide adjacent these washers are to be positioned at the inner and/or
mating flange thickness or mating specifications to ensure correct rod lengths are provided. outer plate surface and backed up by movable double nuts.

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Figure 1 Figure 1 Table 6:
Style 240 Style 242 Control Units/Unanchored
Control Units must be installed when pressures
(test • design • surge • operating) exceed rating
below:
Series 240 Series 242
Pipe Size
P.S.I.G. P.S.I.G.
1” thru 4” 180 135
5” thru 10” 135 135
12” thru 14” 90 90
16” thru 24” 45 45
30” 35 35

Figure 2 Figure 2
Maximum Surge or Test
Style 240 Style 242 Table 7: Pressure of the System
Nominal Pipe Number of Control Rods
Size Expansion Recommended
Joint I.D.
Inch /(mm) 2 4 6 8

1 (25) 949 • • •
1.25 (32) 830 • • •
1.5 (40) 510 • • •
2 (50) 661 • • •
2.5 (65) 529 • • •
3 (75) 441 • • •
4 (100) 311 622 • •
5 (125) 235 470 • •
6 (150) 186 371 • •
Figure 3 Figure 3 8 (200) 163 326 • •
Style 240 Style 242 10 (250) 163 325 488 •
12 (300) 160 320 481 •
14 (350) 112 223 335 •
16 (400) 113 227 340 453
18 (450) 94 187 281 375
20 (500) 79 158 236 315
24 (600) 74 147 221 294
30 (750) 70 141 211 281

Note:
Pressures listed above do not relate to the actual design pressure
of the expansion joint products, but are the maximum surge or
pressure for a specific control rod nominal pipe size.

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 Installation Instructions for Non-Metallic Expansion
1. Service Conditions:
Make sure the expansion joint rating for temperature, pressure, vacuum*, movements and selection of elastomeric materials match the system requirements.
Contact the manufacturer if the system requirements exceed those of the expansion joint selected. (*Vacuum service for spherical rubber connectors: Vacuum rating
is based on neutral installed length. These products should not be installed “extended” on vacuum applications.)
2. Alignment:
Expansion joints are not designed to make up for piping misalignment errors. Piping misalignment should be no more than 1/8” in any direction. Misalignment of an expansion
joint will reduce the rated movements and can induce severe stress of the material properties, thus causing reduced service life or premature failure.
3. Anchoring:
Expansion joints should be located as close as possible to anchor points with proper pipe guides. Install expansion joints only on straight runs between anchors. It is recommended
that control rods be installed on the expansion joint to prevent excessive movements from occurring due to pressure thrust of the line.
4. Pipe Support:
Piping must be supported so expansion joints do not carry any pipe weight.
5. Mating Flanges:
Install the expansion joint against the mating pipe flanges and install bolts so that the bolt head is against the expansion joint flange. Flange-to-flange dimension of the expansion
joint must match the breech opening*. (*A spherical rubber connector must be pre-compressed 1/8” to 3/16” during installation in order to obtain a correct installed face-to-face
dimension.)
Make sure the mating flanges are clean and are a flat-faced type. When attaching beaded end flange expansion joints to raised face flanges, the use of composite gaskets are
required to prevent metal flange faces from cutting rubber bead during installation.
Never install expansion joints next to wafer type check or butterfly valves.
6. Bolting Torque:
Table 8 shows the recommended torque values for non-metallic expansion joints with beaded end type-flanges: Tighten bolts in stages by alternating around the
flange. Use the recommended torque values in Table 8 to achieve a good seal. Never tighten an expansion joint to the point that there is metal-to-metal contact
between the expansion joint flanges and the mating flanges. A slight bulge in the rubber beaded end should create a flush tight seal.
Note: Torque values are approximate due to mating flange surfaces, installation offsets, operating pressures and environmental conditions.
7. Storage:
Ideal storage is in a warehouse with a relatively dry, cool location. Store flanges face down on a pallet or wooden platform. Do not store other heavy items on top
of the expansion joints. Ten year shelf life can be expected with ideal conditions. If storage must be outdoors, place on a wooden platform and joints should not be
in contact with the ground. Cover with a tarpaulin.
8. Large Joint Handling:
Do not lift with ropes or bars through the bolt holes. If lifting through the bore, use padding or a saddle to distribute the weight. Make sure cables or forklift tines
do not contact the rubber. Do not let expansion joints sit vertically on the edges of the flanges for any period of time.
9. Additional Tips:
A. Do not insulate/cover over a rubber expansion joint. This prevents inspection of the tightness of the joint bolting.
B. It is acceptable (but not necessary) to lubricate the expansion joint beaded end with a thin film of graphite dispersed in glycerin or water at time of installation to
prevent damage.
C. Do not weld in the near vicinity of a non-metallic joint.
D. If expansion joints are to be installed underground, or will be submerged in water, contact manufacturer for specific recommendations.
E. If the expansion joint will be installed outdoors, make sure the cover material will withstand ozone, sunlight, etc.
F. Check the tightness of flanges two or three weeks after installation and retighten if necessary. Refer to Notes in Para 6. Bolting Torque.
G. Expansion joint installation should be conducted by an authorized and qualified pipe fitter.
H. While all Proco expansion joints are guaranteed for a period of one year and designed for many years of service, it is suggested that expansion joints be
routinely inspected based on service conditions.
Warning: Expansion joints may operate in pipelines or equipment carrying fluids and/or gasses at elevated temperature and pressures and may transport hazardous
materials. Precautions should be taken to protect personnel in the event of leakage or splash. Rubber joints should not be installed in areas where inspection is
impossible. Make sure proper drainage is available in the event of leakage when operating personnel are not available.

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Joints with Beaded End Flanges
Table 8: Bolt-Torque
Nominal Right: Wrong:
Pipe Size Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Weld neck Insure mating
Expansion FT-LBS Rest FT-LBS Rest FT-LBS flanges with flange I.D.
Joint I.D. (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) correct ID is flush with
Inch /(mm) prevent damage rubber.
1 to rubber.
(25)
18
(25)
30 30 60 45-60
Min (40) Min (60-80)
A B
1.25 18 30 30 60 45-60
(32) (25) Min (40) Min (60-80) Right: Pipe Wrong:
Stop
1.5 18 30 30 60 45-60 Flanges with Uneven end of
(40) (25) Min (40) Min (60-80) correct ID help pipe can cause
2 18 30 30 60 45-60 prevent damage damage to
(50) (25) Min (40) Min (60-80) to rubber. rubber.
2.5 18 30 35 60 50-60 C D
(65) (25) Min (50) Min (70-80)

3 25 30 45 60 60-75
(80) (35) Min (60) Min (80-100) Right: Wrong:
3.5 25 30 45 60 60-75 In case of B, D, Inner edge
(90) (35) Min (60) Min (80-100) F an additional of flanges
metal gasket damages
4 25 30 45 60 60-75
Min (60) Min (80-100)
can be used to rubber.
(100) (35)

5 25 30 45 60 60-75
prevent damage
E F
to rubber.
(125) (35) Min (60) Min (80-100)

6 30 30 50 60 60-75
(150) (40) Min (70) Min (80-100) Right:
Well rounded
8 30 30 50 60 60-75
(200) (40) Min (70) Min (80-100) smooth edge
prevents damage
10 30 30 50 60 75-85 to rubber.
(250) (40) Min (70) Min (100-115) G
12 30 30 50 60 75-85
Tighten opposing nuts/bolts gradually according to the following sequence
(300) (40) Min (70) Min (100-115)
14 30 30 60 60 75-95
(350) (40) Min (80) Min (110-130)
16 30 30 60 60 75-95
(400) (40) Min (80) Min (110-130)
18 30 30 60 60 90-95
(450) (40) Min (80) Min (120-130)
20 30 30 65 60 95-185
(500) (40) Min (90) Min (130-250)
24 30 30 65 60 95-185
(600) (40) Min (90) Min (130-250)
30 30 30 65 60 95-220
(750) (40) Min (90) Min (130-300)

Note: Bolt torque based on new bolts and nuts

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 240-ITR
Single Sphere

Optional
Spherical Washers

242-ITR
Twin Sphere

Optional
Spherical Washers

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM

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Proco Products, Inc. can supply an Integral Tie Rod Design Joint
when space prohibits use of typical rod designs.

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