GEA Accessories Expansion Compensators
VARICOMP® Expansion Compensator
For hygienic and aseptic applications – compensation of axial expansion in pipe systems
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Features
- Safe, gap-free sealing
- Design is flush-with-pipe
- VARIVENT flange connection
- Flanges used for fixing the compensation element
- Round wire for the transmission of pre-stressing force (sealing)
- Metallic stop (defined sealing pressure, no excessive strain on the compensation element)
- Fixing of the compensation element at the outer ring
- Defined limit stops at the outer ring (tension/pressure) – no excessive strain on the compensation element
- Additional sealing to the atmosphere using O-rings
- Leakage indication/drain
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- Compensates thermal stress in pipe systems
- Also suitable for aseptic processes
- Sizes
- DN 65 to DN 125
- OD 2 1/2″ to 4″
- Suitable for valve blocks and process units
- Against deformation and malfunctions in welded larger valve units
- Pocket-free design with draining behavior meets the requirement of optimum cleaning in CIP/SIP processes
