Concentric Reducing Sphere Model MSC

Rubber Expansion Joints

The Concentric Reducing Sphere is the reducer fitting in the Metrasphere family of joints.  You get all the benefits of the Metrasphere with the reduction you need to make that pump connection. This reducer fitting is most commonly used as a pump…

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Product Description

The Concentric Reducing Sphere is the reducer fitting in the Metrasphere family of joints.  You get all the benefits of the Metrasphere with the reduction you need to make that pump connection.

This reducer fitting is most commonly used as a pump or equipment connector.  It can also be used as an expansion joint if EJMA guidelines are followed.  Control rods are optional but recommended.

Product Highlights

  • Ideal for reducing noise and vibration in a piping system.
  • Reduces pipe stress in your system.
  • Features Floating flanges to make up for companion flanges that are not properly two holed.
  • Handles movement in all directions.
  • Available in EPDM, Neoprene, or Nitrile elastomers with nylon cord reinforcement.
  • Self-cleaning.
  • Does not require a gasket.
  • See tables for maximum temperature and pressure ratings.

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Literature

Metraflex_Non-Metallic.pdf

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Spec Sheet

Reducing Spherical rubber Connector

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REDUCING SPHERICAL EXPANSION JOINT

Concentric Reducing Sphere Model MSC

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Model # Joint Size ID (in)* FACE-TO-FACE (in.) PRESSURE VS. TEMPERATURE MOVEMENT CAPABILITY ANGULAR (Degrees) GROSS WT (lbs.) 3D DRAWING
170°F 200°F 220°F Compression Elongation (in.) Lateral (in.)
MSCEE3X2X8 3 x 2 8 225 150 100 1/2 3/8 1/2 15 15 Revit/CAD
MSCEE3X2.5X8 3 x 2-1/2 8 225 150 100 1/2 3/8 1/2 15 16 Revit/CAD
MSCEE4X2X8 4 x 2 8 225 150 100 5/8 3/8 1/2 15 18 Revit/CAD
MSCEE4X3X8 4 x 3 8 225 150 100 5/8 3/8 1/2 15 19 Revit/CAD
MSCEE6X4X8 6 x 4 8 225 150 100 5/8 3/8 1/2 15 28 Revit/CAD
MSCEE8X4X8 8 x 4 8 225 150 100 5/8 1/2 1/2 15 40 Revit/CAD
MSCEE8X6X8 8 x 6 8 225 150 100 5/8 1/2 1/2 15 46 Revit/CAD
MSCEE10X8X8 10 x 8 8 225 150 100 3/4 1/2 3/4 15 69 Revit/CAD

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