Filled Arch

Descripción

Filled arch-type expansion joints may be supplied with a bonded-in-place soft rubber filler to provide a smooth interior bore. Filled arch design reduces possible turbulence and prevents the collection of solid materials that may settle from the solution handled and remain in the archway. Filled arch joints also have a seamless tube so the arch filler cannot be dislodged during service.

Advantages

• Reduces flow turbulences
• Avoids solid deposits in the corrugations

Disavantages

• Decrease the flexibility. Movements of expansion joints with filled arches are limited to 50% of the normal movements of comparable size expansion joints with unfilled (open) arches.