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API International

API International, Inc. maintains a stock of flanges in a variety of alloys, rubber expansion joints, valves and various other pipe fittings for the HVAC, Irrigation, Exhaust, Process, Water Works, Mining, Power, Tunneling, and Communication Tower industries. These items are stocked in one of our conveniently located warehouses for quick distribution throughout the United States. Diversified Fluid Controls has the largest flex connector stock in south Florida so call us today for pricing and availability. 

API Single Arch Flex Connector

Single Arch Flex Connector

FEATURES

  • Applicable for suction and discharge.
  • Provides sound and vibration isolation.
  • Gaskets and packing are not required.
  • Floating flanges allow for easy installation.
  • Prevents piping system and equipment breakdown by absorbing elongation and contraction caused by temperature variances.
  • Absorbs water pulsation and minimizes water hammering.

*Typical Stock Item

API AMT Flex Connector

Double Arch Flex Connector

FEATURES

  • Applicable for suction and discharge
  • Designed for greater compression, elongation, and angular movement than the single sphere expansion joint.
  • Excellent for absorbing thermal expansion and eliminating sound and vibration.
  • Gaskets and packing not required.
  • Good electrical insulator.
  • Absorbs water pulsation and minimizes water hammering.

*Typical Stock Item

Taco Expansion Tanks

Double Arch Union Flex Connector

FEATURES

  • Efficient noise and vibration isolation.
  • Ability to absorb large displacement due to eccentric, axial, and angular movement.
  • Applicable for both suction and discharge.
  • Female Threaded Unions allow for easy installation.

Braided Stainless Steel Flex Connector

Braided SS Flex Connector

FEATURES

  • Pump Connectors are designed to absorb pump vibration, plus 1/8" misalignment.
  • Applicable for suction and discharge.
  • Provides sound and vibration isolation.

*Typical Stock Item

API Braided SS Flex MNPT

Braided SS Flex MNPT x MNPT

  • Pump Connectors are designed to absorb vibration
  • Applicable for suction and discharge.
  • Provides sound and vibration isolation.

*Typical Stock Item

Control Rods for Flexible Pipe Connector

Control Rods

For our Rubber Single and Double Sphere Flexible Connectors we can offer control rods to create a stop limit for the flex connectors to help prevent unwanted pullout of the connector. 

*Typical Stock Item