VARICOMP® EXPANSION COMPENSATOR

  • Special Features
  • Suitable for hygienic and aseptic applications
  • EHEDG certified
  • Pocket-free design
  • CIP / SIP-able
  • Short, compact design
  • Compensation element available in EPDM and FKM
  • Compensation distance (tension / compression) limited by metallic stop
  • Max. compensation distance 8mm
  • Compensation element with integral vulcanized support rings for high pressure loads

Technical Features
  • Gap-free sealing
  • Pipe-flush, even passage
  • Flange used to fixate the compensation element
  • Snap ring for force application (seal)
  • Metallic stop (defined sealing pressure, no excessive strain on the compensation element)
  • Fixation of the compensation element at the outer ring
  • Defined compensation distance due to metallic stop (tension /compression) at the outer ring, no excessive strain on the compensation element
  • Additional sealing to the atmosphere provided by O-rings

Application
VARICOMP® Expansion Compensators are used to compensate for thermal stress in pipe systems resulting from thermal expansion. They are especially suitable for valve matrices and fixed process pipe systems. They are ideally suited to hygienic and aseptic process operations. Applications include the dairy, beverage and food industries as well as the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, biotechnological and cosmetic industries. They can also be used as an alternative for Ω-elbows.

The Compensation Element
The compensation element is the main element of the compensator. It absorbs the stress and compensates it.

Technical Features of the Compensation Element
  • Compression molded compensation element made of elastomer (EPDM and FKM available)
  • Integral vulcanized support rings of stainless steel, used against pressure loads (overpressure and vacuum)
  • Integral vulcanized support ring of stainless steel used for fixating the compensation element
  • Smooth inside surface


Technical Data
Expansion Compensator
Technical Data of the Standard Version

Material in contact with the product: 1.4404

Material not in contact with the product: 1.4301

Seal material in contact with the produc: EPDM (FDA), FKM (FDA)

Max. product pressure: 16 bar (232 psi) From DN80 / OD 3” 10 bar (145 psi)

Surface in contact with the product: Surface in contact with the product

Connection fittings: VARIVENT® flange

Valve seat version: Fixed vertical port

Certificates: EHEDG, FDA