ELAFLEX. PREMIUM-QUALITY RUBBER EXPANSION BELLOWS
Manufactured in Germany, Elaflex YellowSteel HNBR rubber bellows are high-quality, durable rubber expansion joints that have thousands of configuration options from DN25 to DN600.
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Elaflex YellowSteel ERV-GS HNBR Rubber Bellows
The Elaflex YellowSteel ERV-GS HNBR rubber bellows features an HNBR (nitrile), seamless, high abrasion resistance liner with steel wire cord reinforcement and Chloroprene CR cover.
Untied
Tied Outer
Tied Outer
Tied Angular
Elaflex YellowSteel HNBR Rubber Bellows are suitable for petroleum based products, DIN EN fuels up to 50% aromatic content, cooling water with oily anti-corrosion additives, lubrication and hydraulic oil, seawater. Very good aging, weathering and ozone resistance. The YellowSteel ERV-GA HNBR is available from DN25 to DN600 with a wide choice of configuration, flange and restraint options:
PRODUCT GUIDES
ELAFLEX RUBBER BELLOWS
WHAT IS AN ELAFLEX YELLOWSTEEL HNBR RUBBER BELLOWS?
FIRE RESISTANT FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS..
Materials
Nitrile HNBR, steel wire reinforcing, swivel flanges as standard in zinc plated carbon steel.
Application
Petroleum products and fuels with up to 50% aromatic content , also water contaminated with oils.
Rating
PN16 to DN400, PN10 to DN600 -35°C up to +100°C, temporarily up to +120°C. Electrically dissipative.
APPROVALS
ISO 15540 fire rated 800°C for 30min / DNV / LR / BV / ABS / CCS / RINA / NKK.
ELAFLEX YELLOWSTEEL ERV-GS HNBR RUBBER BELLOWS
| SIZE | LENGTH | PRESSURE RATING | MOVEMENT | IN SHOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN025-1″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN032-1¼” | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN040-1½” | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN050-2″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN065-2½” | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN080-3″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 20º |  |
| DN080-3″ | 150mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-35 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN100-4″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN100-4″ | 150mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-35 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN125-5″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN125-5″ | 150mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-35 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN150-6″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +15/-30 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN150-6″ | 150mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-35 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 15º |  |
| DN200-8″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-15 mm, Lateral +/- 10 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN200-8″ | 175mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-25 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN250-10″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-15 mm, Lateral +/- 10 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN250-10″ | 175mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-25 mm, Lateral +/- 15 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN300-12″ | 130mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +20/-15 mm, Lateral +/- 10 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN300-12″ | 200mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 10º |  |
| DN350-14″ | 200mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 10º |  |
| DN400-16″ | 200mm | 16 Barg @ 50 ºC to 10 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN450-18″ | 200mm | 10 Barg @ 50 ºC to 6 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN450-18″ | 250mm | 10 Barg @ 50 ºC to 6 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 30 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN500-20″ | 200mm | 10 Barg @ 50 ºC to 6 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 5º |  |
| DN600-24″ | 200mm | 10 Barg @ 50 ºC to 6 Barg @ 100 ºC | Axial +30/-40 mm, Lateral +/- 25 mm, Angular +/- 5º |
How to select a YellowSteel HNBR Rubber Bellow
Temperature is the most critical as it directly influences the choice of rubber – but also the actual pressure capability of the bellows. The stated maximum rated pressure is maintained up to around 50ºC for most rubber bellows, for higher temperatures check the data in the Range tab.
Elaflex YellowSteel HNBR Restraint options
FlexEJ has the following tie rod restraint options in stock for the YellowSteel HNBR Rubber Bellows range. Angular and more advanced configurations can be engineered to your exact requirements, however complex. Just let us know what you have in mind.
Without Restraints
(Untied)
WITHOUT RESTRAINTS
No movement restriction, pressure force acts on pipe
The bellows will exert a pressure force on the pipe (see FAQ) as the bellows tries to elongate which must be absorbed at the piping anchors. Any equipment connected to the bellows must have an adequate flange load rating.
Tie rods with outer nuts
(Tied)
TIE RODS WITH OUTER NUTS
No axial extension, pressure force restrained
Tie rods with outer nuts only restrict the elongation of the bellows under pressure and restrains the pressure force. Up to DN300 the tie bars lie elastically in noise-reducing rubber bushes of weatherproof rubber, from DN350 steel spherical washers are provided. The bellows can move laterally. Axial compression is also possible but only if the piping overcomes the pressure force.
Tie rods with inner and outer nuts
(Lateral only)
TIE RODS WITH INNER AND OUTER NUTS
No axial extension or compression, pressure force restrained
Tie rods with inner and outer nuts both restrict the elongation of the bellows under pressure (restrains the pressure force) and limits axial compression. Up to DN300 the tie bars lie elastically in noise-reducing rubber bushes of weatherproof rubber, from DN350 steel spherical washers are provided. The bellows can move laterally. Axial compression is also possible but only if the piping overcomes the pressure force and a gap is set between the inner nuts and the flange.
Hinges
(Angular only)
HINGES
Angular movement only, pressure force restrained
The hinge restricts bellows movement to angular only. The pressure force is restrained by the hinge. No axial or lateral movement is possible. Two hinged bellows working together can form a very effective restrained lateral joint with low spring rate capable of very large movements.
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YellowSteel HNBR Comparison Chart
Is the YellowSteel ERV-GS HNBR the best option for your application? Four potential alternatives to consider (ERV-GS HNBR not shown):
Nitrile liner 
Nitrile liner included
Is this bellow suitable for oils, fuels and oily water?
High aromatic Aromatic restistance
Is this bellow suitable for fuels with up to 50% aromatic content?
Fire rated ISO 15540 Fire rating
Is this bellow fire resistant to ISO 15540 up 30 min. at + 800° C.?
LPG to EN 589 LPG to EN 589
Is this bellow suitable for LPG and gases with high pressure ratings?
Rating in barg/°C Pressure & temperature
What is the required pressure rating (in barg) compared to temperature rating for this bellow?
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Frequently Asked Questions
A. Yes. FlexEJ holds a large stock of the most popular sizes and types of Elaflex rubber bellows as well as our HVAC value bellows range. We also hold stock of the most popular metal bellows for HVAC. Many of these items are available on 24hr delivery from our online web shop. We can also manufacture to order. For sales assistance please contact us or use our Live Chat facility.
A. Our Flange Finder contains details for many common flanges. Typically, to be able to make the identification you need to know the bore size or outside diameter and number of bolts. For technical assistance contact us or use our Live Chat facility.
A. Please refer to our guidelines for installation, anchoring & guides. They are available in the Downloads section of this website: Elaflex Rubber Bellows Installation Instructions and FlexEJ Metal Bellows Installation Instructions. For technical assistance please contact us or use our Live Chat facility.
A. Yes, our Elaflex ERV-R and ERP rubber bellows have WRAS, DVGW and ACS approval for drinking water. The Safetech manufactured to order rubber bellows can be supplied with WRAS approved EPDM linings. Our MRCA copper ended metal expansion joints also have WRAS approval. For technical assistance please contact us or use the LIVE CHAT link on this page.
A. The ERP Redspot, ERV-R Redband and Rotex DoubleRed bellows are now available from FLEXEJDIRECT from stock for the most common sizes and configuration of these popular high-quality bellows. The shop items and can be despatched same day (Monday to Thursday) on a 24hr service if in stock. More advanced configurations and the other nine Elaflex bellows ranges are available to assemble to exact specifications and typically take 7-10 days (depending on size, quantities and configurations required).
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