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Eager for an alternative to the nearly impossible task of installing 1,900
guides in the renovation of an occupied building, Edwards Engineering
found the "perfect solution" by using
Metraflex Metraloop expansion joints to simplify installation and reduce labor costs.

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Hose Fittings

Hose fittings are a category of components used to connect hoses and tubes for in-line, offset, multi-port, and mounting configurations.

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Pipe Fittings

Pipe fittings cover many components that connect pipe ends for in-line, offset, multi-port, and mounting configurations.

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Pipe Flanges

Flanges are used to connect pipes, tubes, hoses, and similar structures.

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Product Announcements

Metraflex Metraloop Pipeline Expansion Joints

Metraflex Company

For gas, steam, water, chemical pipe lines...pipes transporting hot or chilled water, steam and chemicals are all subject to varying internal temperatures - as well as significant thermal expansion. (read more)

Metraflex PoopLoop™ Joint for Sanitary Waste...

Metraflex Company

Slim down pipe designs & installations and protect piping from seismic movement, thermal expansion and building settlement with Metraflex's trim, compact PoopLoop™ for waste lines. (read more)

Metraflex Style IV Spider Type Pipe Guide

Metraflex Company

Matched to pipe size and insulation thickness, the spider guide provides lateral stability to the pipe to prevent "bowing" and to ensure axial pipe movement in and out of the expansion joint. Extended... (read more)

Metraflex Cablesphere Rubber Expansion Joint

Metraflex Company

The Cablesphere is the ultimate rubber expansion joint/flex connector. It has all the benefits of the Metrasphere with the added feature of cost-efficient, pre-assembled control units. The standard... (read more)

Metraflex CRV Flex® Eliminates Hose Turbulence...

Metraflex Company

Unique hose & braid connector straightens flow and eliminates turbulence created by elbows and eliminates need for suction diffuser. (read more)

Metraflex Superflex Flexible Metal Hose 1/2" - 2"

Metraflex Company

SuperFlex hose (stainless steel hose connector) that is as flexible as rubber hose for critical “must last the life of the system” applications. In sizes ½” – 2”. (read more)

Metraflex Flow Straightening Pump Connector

Metraflex Company

The Vane Flex™ dramatically reduces pump turbulence and improves flow of engineered piping system. (read more)

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