Custom Fabric Expansion Joint Solutions for Heated Duct Systems
Our Non-Metallic Expansion Joints at Dutco Tennant LLC offer several advantages in plant design and building applications. They accommodate movements in multiple directions simultaneously, generate minimal reactive forces, require limited installation space, and are easy to transport and install. They can also be adapted to existing physical conditions without major structural modifications.
Each NMEJ is custom-built to suit the specific application, ensuring reliable performance across demanding industrial environments. We also offer metallic and rubber expansion joints across the GCC and the Middle East.
Engineered for Thermal and Process Demands
- Design Parameters – Engineered based on thermal movement and duct conditions
- Process Variables – Accounts for temperature, pressure, and gas composition
- Flow Considerations – Designed for gas velocity and dust content
- Installation Factors – Developed according to site space and mounting requirements
- Temperature Range – Operates from -65°C to +1400°C
- Material Selection – Configured by fabric type and steel quality
- Mechanical Protection – Optional insulation bolsters and sleeve arrangements
- Supply Options – Available as fabric-only or pre-assembled steel units
Technical Design & Configuration Capabilities
- Movement Absorption - Accommodates multi-directional thermal movement
- Temperature Range - Designed for temperatures from -65°C to +1400°C
- Low Reactive Forces - Minimal reactive forces on duct systems
- Fastening Options - Custom fastening and tightening methods
- Steel Selection - Choice of steel part and steel quality
- Insulation Option - Optional insulation bolsters
- Abrasion Protection - Mechanical abrasion protection with sleeve arrangements
- Supply Format - Supplied as fabric-only or pre-assembled steel units
- Shape Variations - Manufactured in round, rectangular, square, oval, conical or combined shapes
Types
KELD Uniflex
These are single-layer expansion joints developed for moderate temperature applications.
- Temperature range from -65°C to +200°C
- Specially developed material composition
- Suitable for light-duty duct systems
KELD Flexfab
These are multi-layer expansion joints covering most air or gas duct operating conditions.
- Selected based on chemical composition and temperature
- Optional impervious chemical-resistant membrane
- Customizable outer cover according to operating conditions
KELD Cemfab
These are expansion joints developed exclusively for the cement industry.
- Special outer cover for mechanical protection
- Designed for abrasive environments
- Suitable for high-dust applications
KELD Flexfab-SB
These products are suitable for very high temperature applications above 750°C.
- Designed for extreme operating conditions
- Available as pre-formed fabric expansion joints
- Suitable for specialized high-heat systems
Standout Features & Benefits
Multi-Directional Flexibility
- Absorbs movement in several directions
- Reduces stress on connected ductwork
- Improves system longevity
Space Efficiency
- Requires limited installation space
- Adapts to existing physical conditions
- Simplifies plant retrofitting
High Temperature Capability
- Operates from -65°C up to +1400°C
- Handles extreme thermal conditions
- Maintains structural integrity under heat stress
Custom Fabric Engineering
- Available in multiple shapes and configurations
- Fabric-only or pre-assembled steel options
- Mechanical abrasion protection options available
Easy Handling & Installation
- Lightweight construction
- Simplified transport
- Quick on-site installation
Application Areas
Power Generation Plants
- Installed in boiler and turbine duct systems
- Absorbs thermal expansion in high-temperature exhaust lines
- Reduces stress on connected equipment
Cement Industry
- Used in kiln, clinker cooler and dust-laden duct systems
- Provides abrasion-resistant expansion capability
- Handles high dust content and elevated temperatures
Industrial Air & Gas Ducting
- Suitable for process air and flue gas systems
- Accommodates multi-directional movement
- Maintains sealing under pressure variations
Oil & Gas Facilities
- Applied in reformer units and high-temperature process ducts
- Supports extreme operating temperatures
- Ensures flexibility in complex piping layouts
Marine & Diesel Exhaust Systems
- Used in diesel generator exhaust ducts
- Absorbs vibration and thermal expansion
- Improves system durability in confined installations
HRSG & Chimney Systems
- Installed in pipe penetration joints in HRSG
- Used as chimney seals for multi-flue chimneys
- Prevents leakage while allowing structural movement
