Flexible Connection

[beretta24]

I'm workig on a lubrication system and have to connect the tank to a manifold with a flexible connection. The connection or joint needs to withstand about a half inch of travel in any direction. Currently, the connection points are 3" ANSI B16.5 flanges.

The line/connection needs to include an elbow. The kicker is the tank flange is located about 11" to the side and 7" below the manifold (at a right angle to each other). Oh, the other kicker this is a military project and the joint must withstand about 15g and 5g of shock in the vertical and horizontal directions respectively for this application. Thanks for any help you can give.

Brian

 

[nackra]

http://www.metraflex.com

This might work for your application.

 

[beretta24]

Thanks a lot, I found a couple other decent companies but a lot of them don't post tech info on their website. That's about the best one I've seen so far.

Brian

 

[sjrfc2]

There are flex hoses already approved by mil-spec you may want to look at. NAVSEA S6430-AE-TED-010 is a Technical Directive for flexible hose assemblies. I don't know if this will help but I think it might be a place to start.