Dismantling Joint vs FCA
Dismantling Joint vs FCA
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When do you ever need to use a dismantling joint? I always use flange coupling adapters at locations where something needs to be disassembled such as at valves and flow meters.
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RE: Dismantling Joint vs FCA
Dismantling joint consist of double flanged fittings that allows for longitudinal adjustment in flanged pipe systems. Dismantling joints are capable of accommodating up to 2" in longitudinal adjustment depending on diameter. The adjustability is provided by the telescopic action of the flanged spigot within the flange adaptor. The dismantling joint can be locked at that length with the tie bars supplied. Longitudinal adjustment of this magnitude allows for fast and simple maintenance of valves, pumps etc. and simplifies future pipework modifications, with reduced down time and simplifying the method of anchoring the pipe system.
RE: Dismantling Joint vs FCA
RE: Dismantling Joint vs FCA
"All Dismantling Joints are fully end load resistant and have a pressure rating equal to that of the flange...",
whereas I don't happen to see a comparable statement under the subsquent text regarding at least one type of different flanged coupling adapter(FCA) available from the same vendor (you will see also at least the latter FCA structure does not offering the same endwises field adjustment/adaptability, nor flexibilty, of the dismantling joint pictured). While I suspect the dismantling joint may well demand some higher price and best tailored to more demanding circumstances that really require same, you may read into these observations, and an actual look at some comparative designs depicted, what you will.
RE: Dismantling Joint vs FCA