From Raw Materials to Finished Products: A Journey with Alimex Group

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BurgFlex® offers an extensive range of single-layer and composite belt materials, selected based on the unique requirements of specific applications, including temperature ranges, flow media characteristics, and environmental conditions. The material code corresponds to the Continuous Operating Temperature Limit in degrees Fahrenheit, facilitating easy identification for various applications.

The materials utilized include:

• Elastomers: Known for their flexibility and resilience, elastomers are suitable for applications requiring movement and shock absorption.

• Fluor elastomers Fluoroelastomers: These materials exhibit superior chemical resistance and are ideal for environments involving aggressive fluids and extreme temperatures.

• Fluoropolymers: With excellent thermal stability and low friction properties, fluoropolymers are often used in high-performance applications.

• Fluoroelastoplastics: Combining the advantages of elastomers and plastics, these materials provide excellent performance in demanding applications.

• Metals: High-quality metals, including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel®, Inconel®, and Hastelloy®, are used for their strength and durability, particularly in high-pressure and high-temperature applications.

We are proud to utilize Genuine DuPont Dow Elastomers Viton, recognized for its exceptional performance in harsh environments, providing peace of mind to our customers.

BurgFlex® expansion joints find applications across a wide range of industries, including:

• Chemical Processing: Handling corrosive chemicals and high-temperature environments while maintaining tight seals.

• Power Generation: Providing solutions for turbines, boilers, and exhaust systems, ensuring reliable operation and reducing maintenance.

• Oil & Gas: Offering durability and flexibility in pipelines and processing facilities exposed to extreme conditions.

• HVAC Systems: Ensuring effective thermal management and vibration reduction in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

• Food and Beverage: Utilizing materials that meet strict hygiene and safety standards, including those suitable for food contact.

• Customizability: Each joint can be tailored to specific requirements, ensuring the best fit for unique applications.

• Longevity:Advanced materials and designs result in longer service life, reducing the frequency of replacements and maintenance.

• Enhanced Performance: The combination of materials allows for superior flexibility and resilience, accommodating a wide range of movements and thermal expansions.

• Reduced Downtime:Pre-assembled units streamline installation processes, minimizing disruptions to operations.

• Customizability: Each joint can be tailored to specific requirements, ensuring the best fit for unique applications.

• Longevity: Advanced materials and designs result in longer service life, reducing the frequency of replacements and maintenance.

• Enhanced Performance: The combination of materials allows for superior flexibility and resilience, accommodating a wide range of movements and thermal expansions.

• Reduced Downtime: Pre-assembled units streamline installation processes, minimizing disruptions to operations.

Our Quality Control Program is both rigorous and ISO 9001 CERTIFIED, ensuring the highest standards of quality and uniformity throughout our manufacturing processes. This certification reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

To achieve excellence, we leverage the latest computer software and methodologies for the design, construction, and testing of complex expansion joints. Our sophisticated analytical tools enable us to:

• Calculate Service Life: Using the results from thorough analyses, we can accurately predict the expected service life of each expansion joint. This predictive capability allows us to optimize designs and select the most suitable materials, particularly steel quality, to ensure durability and reliability.

• Tailored Solutions: Our design process is tailored to the specific needs of each application, taking into account variables such as temperature, pressure, and chemical exposure.

Our test and development departments are equipped with modern, high-precision equipment designed for comprehensive testing. This allows us to:

• Material Combinations: Test various combinations of materials and designs under simulated operational conditions to assess their endurance and fatigue resistance.

• Performance Validation: Validate performance through rigorous testing protocols, establishing recommendations and limits based on actual operating conditions. This ensures that our expansion joints meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.

• Continuous Quality Maintenance: We are dedicated to maintaining the quality of our expansion joints at the highest possible level. Regular assessments and audits of our manufacturing processes ensure compliance with our stringent quality control measures.