World Standard Flange Dimensions < Back to Technical Data These tables have been prepared in an effort to familiarize engineers with some of the world standards and American equivalents. In a few cases, dimensions will differ from these tables, particularly

Chemical Resistance Guide < Back to Technical Data MERCER Elastomer Chemical Resistance Guide This guide is designed as an aid in selecting common elastomers used to conduct some of the many types of materials found in industry. Improper selection of

Viton Case History < Back to Technical Data In the manufacture of titanium dioxide pigment… Viton® Provides Highest Reliability in Contact with Gaseous Chlorine, Acids and Abrasive Slurries Flexible expansion joints in critical process streams resist attack from chemicals, heat

Power Plant Pressure Balance Application < Back to Technical Data Pressure balance configurations are used in unique applications. As the name implies, its function is to balance, or cancel out, the internal working pressure in order to minimize the net

Cooling Tower Applications < Back to Technical Data EXPANSION JOINT APPLICATIONS & ADVANTAGES Mercer Rubber Company’s Expansion Joints as Employed on Hamon’s Wet/Dry Cooling Towers for a Northeast Utility Accepts all directional thermal movements, minimizing pipe stresses and offering untold

Improved Method of Steam Curing < Back to Technical Data Extremly Large Rubber Expansion Joints & Duct Connectors We always had the ability to cure expansion joints up to 128″ ID in one of our three high pressure autoclaves. Now

Viton Case History < Back to Technical Data Applying Expansion Joints to Your System Understanding your piping system requirements and basic expansion joint functions are keys to achieving optimal performance. Elastomeric expansion joints serve many functions in modern piping systems.

Expansion Joints Installation Procedures < Back to Technical Data Expansion Joint Installation Procedures 1. Confirm system operating temperature and pressure do not exceed maximum allowable ratings of flexible connector as noted on submittal. 2. Confirm chemical compatibility of fluid media

Comparison of Tire Cord and Elastomeric Materials < Back to Technical Data A Comparison of Tire Cord and Elastomeric Materials Used in Spherical and Other Style Expansion Joints Dupont™ Industrial YarnsNOTE: At 250°F, there is no significant change in Kevlar®

New Design Features in Piping Expansion Joints < Back to Technical Data Mercer is proud to reprint our paper at APC and published in Proceedings of the AMERICAN POWER CONFERENCE Volume 59 – II 59th Annual Meeting 1997 Chicago Sponsored

Comparison of Spool and Spherical Expansion Joints < Back to Technical Data Forty or fifty years ago all spool type flanged rubber expansion joints were hand built and many are still being made that way today. Hand built quality depends