Thermo Fab Australia - Products, Manufacturers of Fabric and Elastomeric Expansion joints- Expansion Joints | Baffles | Seals

ThermoFab, having over 40 years combined experience in their field, have a gained a wealth of technical knowledge and manufacturing ability. Using the latest technology, ThermoFab can offer products designed to suit virtually any application. The following are just some of the products ThermoFab manufacture.

[Expansion Joints]	[Bellows & Seals]	[Gaskets]	[Seals]	[Rockwool]
[Removable, Reusable Thermal Insulation Covers]		[Discharge & Bulk Loading Chutes]

DEFINITION:
Non metallic expansion joints for ducting are flexible connectors designed to provide stress relief in the ducting system by absorbing movement caused by Thermal Activity. They also act as vibration isolators, shock absorbers and in some instances compensate for minor misalignment of associated ducting or equipment. The basis for ThermoFab's expansion joint technology is a fibreglass reinforced EPDM Elastomer specifically developed for use as an expansion joint material.

For higher temperature applications, an alternative silicone material is now available which offers the same mechanical characteristics as the EPDM. The availability of both these materials provides the foundation for a versatile and robust expansion joint system custom made to suit almost any application.

WHY ELASTOMERIC EXPANSION JOINTS?
In the past, manufacturers tended to make expansion joints from fabric-based materials which were inclined to be rather 'flimsy'. ThermoFab, on the other hand, uses elastomeric materials, which, by virtue of their thickness, result in a heavier duty, less stressed expansion joint, which offers a longer trouble-free working life.

Thermofab designs and manufactures expansion joints to suit standard flange systems, but also have the capability to manufacture joints to suit any size, shape or application.

All ThermoFab strip-type expansion joints are supplied with a joining kit and comprehensive installation instructions in order to ensure trouble free mounting of expansion joints and bolsters.

WHY DO WE NEED A BOLSTER?
A bolster is a thermal pillow installed under the expansion joint itself in such a manner as to become an integral part of the expansion joint system. As all ThermoFab expansion joints are designed with long life and reliability in mind, the inclusion of a bolster in most instances, is recommended. The bolster provides front line thermal insulation for the expansion joint as well as providing abrasion protection and preventing dust incursion into the expansion joint.

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ThermoFab has the capability to manufacture a variety of bellows types, however we currently specialize in the supply of nitrogen loading cylinder bellows suitable for coal pulverizers.

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ThermoFab Gasket Division has manufacture specialised machine and hand made gaskets for over 10 years. Although we have standard type gaskets, we can manufacture to suit individual application with temperatures up to 1000 degrees Celsius and pressures to 17 Bar. ThermoFab uses only quality materials, most of which are B.S Tested. Pictured below are just a few examples of different Gasket types. please contact us for your specific requirement.


NON-ASBESTOS BOILER JOINTS FOR MANHOLES AND MUDHOLES

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ThermoFab's range of seals is comprehensive, a few of which include Door, Bulb and Kiln Seals.

TADPOLE AND BULB SEALS:
ThermoFab Bulb Seals are manufactured to client specifications from a wide variety of materials to suit all applications. The Bulb filler can be made from silicone, stainless steel mesh, glass rope, ceramic rope or even a soft core felt. A fabric us used around the filler to encapsulate the bulb and create a tail section where the tadpole seal is clamped. (See below)


TYPICAL APPLICATION OF TADPOLE OR BULB SEALS

DOOR SEALS AND PACKINGS:
A variety of material combinations are used to manufacture ThermoFab Door Seals and Packings. These deals can be manufactured in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit the application. Shown below is a typical Door Seal Application.


TYPICAL APPLICATION OF SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR DOOR SEALS

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The latest addition to the ThermoFab range is our new removable and reusable covers which are manufactured using woven fibreglass cloth, coated with Teflon* which gives excellent chemical resistance and high thermal properties. ThermoFab Thermal Covers have been successfully used at 650 degrees Celsius for extended periods and readily resist contamination by water, oily fluids and inadvertent chemical splashes at elevated temperatures. ThermoFab Thermal Covers are custom designed and are available for most types of equipment.
*Teflon is a Du Pont registered trade name.


HEAT EXCHANGER FRONT WITH REMOVABLE, REUSABLE THERMAL INSULATION	HEAT EXCHANGER WITH REMOVABLE, REUSABLE THERMAL INSULATION

TURBINE WITH REMOVABLE THERMAL INSULATION

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ThermoFab Discharge Chutes are designed to operate in the Bulk Loading Industry. This chute is normally used where a product is discharged into either a truck or rail wagon. ThermoFab Chutes create virtually dust free discharging and can be supplied as an European fixed type or our own spring-loaded, free-floating design. Our loading chutes are manufactured in different sizes using internationally accepted materials. Using the latest technological innovations and manufacturing processes, ThermoFab have a discharge chute to suit most systems.

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ThermoFab are stockists of a full range of Roxul Rockwool products. For further information please contact us.

Key Benefits:
Competitive pricing
Excellent quality
Stock in Brisbane