Flexible joints

The ContraFlame® C20 Flexible Joint Range, a versatile fireproof system designed to address deck section misalignment, angular deviations and drain gully requirements.

The system is designed to accommodate for misalignment and movement between structures in all directions, being able to withstand extension, compression and shear forces. The ContraFlame® C20 Flexible Joint has been modelled to a variety of static and dynamic scenarios such as extension, compression and blast loading.

Construction:

Different Flexible Joint constructions are available depending on your specific requirement:

• C20 Flexible Joint is a syntactic silicone
• Can be formed into multiple shapes such as tees and elbows
• Sections can be manufactured in a variety of dimensions to suit the application
• Indicative modelling for movement up to 60mm both vertically and horizontally
• Designed for low maintenance and ‘life in field’
• Absorbs stresses due to movement
• Pre-cast system with bolt holes allowing easy application

Features:

• Designed to with jet and hydrocarbon pool fire resistance, gas tightness and structural integrity maintained for 120 minutes
• Indicative blast modelling up to 0.36 bar
• Acoustic sound dampening and noise reduction
• Waterproof, corrosion free guttering
• Strength limit 3.8Mpa
• Tested to ISO 22899-1
• Witness report by DNV-GL