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GUARDIAN 306 EZ-FLO

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Garlock GUARDIAN® 306 EZ-FLO® spool-type expansion

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joints feature an FEP lining that is fused to the body of

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the expansion joint.

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This product is designed for the chemical processing and

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pulp & paper industries, where its ability to resist corrosive

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attack at normal or elevated temperatures and pressures

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is unequaled.

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Benefits

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■ FEP liner is non-contaminating and suits a wide range

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of applications

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■ Flowing arch design prevents media buildup and re-

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duces turbulence and vibration

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■ 250 psig (17 bar) pressure rating ensures longer ser-

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vice life and consolidates inventory

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■ Liner extends to outer diameter of flange to prevent

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chemical attack on expansion joint flanges

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■ Mechanically bonded liner resists delamination

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Design

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■ Tube

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• Seamless FEP lining extends to the outer edge of

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the flange; completely fused to the expansion joint

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body

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• Incorporates a flowing arch design to resist product

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build-up

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■ Body

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• Impregnated nylon tire cord fabric cross-wrapped

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in bias-ply construction

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■ Cover

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• Homogeneous layer of chlorobutyl elastomer ex-

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tends to the outside edge of the flange

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• Coated with a weather-resistant protectant

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■ Special Designs

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• Non-standard face-to-face dimensions (pressure /

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vacuum ratings may be affected)

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• Non-standard drill patterns

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• Blind flanges (no drilling)

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• Lightweight designs available for low pressure

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and non-metallic pipe applications

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• Available with G YLON® 3545 gasket face for raised

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face flange connections

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Pressure and Vacuum Rating"

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	Pipe I.D. Inch mm	Pressure psi bar	Vacuum in. Hg mmHg
Style 306 EZ-FLO®	3-10 75-250	250 17	26 650
	12 300	250 17	17 425
	14 350	130 9	17 425
	16-20 400-500	110 8	15 375

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* Pressure and vacuum ratings are for neutral FF dimensions only.

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Consult Garlock for alternate sizes and corresponding pressure/vacuum rat-

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ings. Consult Garlock for larger sizes. Metric sizes available on request.

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Listed pressure ratings are based on a 4:1 safety factor at max. design temp.

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Movement Capabilities

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	Pipe I.D. Inch mm	Movement Inch mm
Compression | |Q| |	3-5 75-125	3/8 9
	6-20 150-500	1/2 12
Elongation 1	3-5 75-125	3/16 5
	6-20 150-500	1/4 6
Lat„„ pj]	3-5 75-125	1/4 6
	6-20 150-500	1/4 6

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* Movements listed are non-concurrent.

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For concurrent movements, contact Garlock.

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Temperature

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Max. Temp.

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Chlorobutyl/Nylon Tire Cord................+250°F (+120°C)

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Chlorobutyl/Kevlar** Tire Cord

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with EPDM cover....................+300°F (+150°C)

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** Kevlar is a registered trademark of DuPont.

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WARNING:

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Properties/applications shown throughoutthis brochure are typical. Your specific applica-

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tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.

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For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper

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sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.

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Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing.

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customer field reports and/or in-house testing.

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While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-

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sibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels

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all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.

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GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products

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of Garlock.

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