Alignment Fittings

Flo-Fit® Alignment Fittings


Flo-Fit Eliminates Pipe Alignment Problems

Marotta's Flo-Fit is a patented fitting that eliminates pipe alignment problems, reduces stress and provides a leak-free assembly unaffected by shock, vibration or thermal distortion. The aligning stud of the Flo-Fit pivots freely and smoothly over the highly polished ball socket allowing 3 1/2  degree swing from center.

This misalignment feature of the Flo-Fit "forgives" cutting and welding assembly errors.  The feature also reduces pipe stress caused by distortion in complete assemblies and permits the easy removal of components/pipe sections.  This unique design has two seals - both the same size - located close to the internal diameter of the pipe, minimizing pressure separation forces.  Only a low sealing torque is required.  (Sealing torque depends on pipe size and line pressure.)


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 Features:

  • 3 1/2 degrees deflection from center in any quadrant
  • Pipe sections/components are easily removed without bending or stress
  • Non-restricted flow path
  • Compact size for simplified installation and handling, reduces space and weight requirements
  • Line pressures up to 10,000 psig
  • Burst 4:1
  • Seals of Buna N, Teflon, Copper, etc.
  • Materials - 300 & 400 series stainless and other weldable materials available on request
  • Butt or socket weld ends
      flo-fit_diagram MARGIN FOR MISALIGNMENT: Tangent of angle times pipe length equals inches of misalignment from center; i.e. misalignment in 10 feet of pipe approximately 7 inches from center.

       

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      Applications
      • Virtually any piping system with misalignment issue
      • Surface Ships
      • Submarines