EXPANSION JOINTS
SOLA FLEX
S H E L L C H E M I C A L INSTALLATION
PIPE MOTION FLEXIBLE OFFSET JOINTS STRESS-FREE TANK CONNECTIONS 1
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SOLAR AIRCRAFT
C O M P A N Y OlAR,
SAN D I E G O W V D E S MOINES
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CONSTANT MOTION due to temperature variations occurs in the pipe lines for water cooling a Freon refrigeration unit at Shell Chemical in Torrance, California. Three-span Sola-Flex bellows take the lateral movement of the main piping system in offset. Tie bars prevent end thrust normally caused by the internal pressure. With all stresses safely absorbed by Sola-Flex joints, pipe connections to the cooling tank are in balance and trouble-free service life is assured for all elements of the piping system. Sola-Flex bellows have many uses in chemical installations. They are custom-engineered in any size, shape or configuration required. Stock items in all standard pipe sizes are also available. Send for a catalog of rugged, economical Sola-Flex joints. Dept. C-66, Solar Aircraft Co., San Diego 12, Calif.
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