Right-Flex® Rubber
Expansion Joint

 

  Right-Joint® Rubber Expansion Joint

 

DESCRIPTION
Right-Flex Rubber Expansion Joint is composed of 100% recyclable materials – a proprietary blend of discarded car tires and reclaimed rubber granules.
This very workable material has a recovery rate of 95% or more of the original thickness and a density approximating 30 pounds/cu. ft.
• Very flexible – will not break.
• Permanent in place – will not rot.
• Non-staining – gives a just sealed look.
• Easy to handle and install

Specification Standard Performance Requirement
Conforms to or meets the following specifications:
• AASHTO M 213
• ASTM D 1751
• AASHTO M 153
• FAA Specification item P-501-2-4
• Corps of Engineers CRD-C 509, Type 1
• Federal Specification HH-F-341 F, Type I

Thickness:
• 1/4”
• 3/8”
• 1/2”
• 3/4”
• 1”

Standard Lengths:
• 5’

Slab Width:
• 36”

Cut to Size:
• 2” to 36” in ½” increments

Typical Properties
Compression (to 50% of original)
          50-500psi
Water Absorption by Weight
          ‹ 2% Average of closed- and open-celled sponge
Compression Set
          10% maximum
ASTM Method: ½” samples compressed for 22 hours @ 70°F – 24 hour recovery
Density
          30 PCF minimum
Temperature Resistance

Low -40°F
High continuous +180°F
High intermittent +220°F

Accelerated Aging: Good
ASTM Method: 7 days at 158°F-lineal shrinkage maximum 2%)
Flexibility 180° bend without cracking
Tensile Strength (minimum) 25psi
Elongation (minimum) 75%

 

 
 

USE AND APPLICATIONS
Right-Flex® Rubber Expansion Joint is suitable for use with a wide variety of concrete construction projects. Noted for its excellent recovery properties, it is frequently used in applications that experience rapid changes in temperature.

• Bridge Structures • Sewage Treatment Plants
• Drains • Supporting Pillars
• Hydrants  

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Designed for high performance, low tolerance criteria projects
Excellent recovery properties for installations with wide temperature variations
For isolation applications or between materials with dissimilar coefficients of expansion

TECHNICAL SERVICE
For conditions not specified, application procedures not noted, contact: Right Pointe Company (888) 755-5700

LIMITED WARRANTY
Every reasonable effort is made to apply RIGHT POINTE COMPANY exacting standards both in the manufacture of our products and in the information which we issue concerning these products and their use. We warrant our products to be of good quality and will replace or, at our election, refund the purchase price of any products proved defective. Satisfactory results depend not only upon quality products, but also upon many factors beyond our control. Therefore, except for such replacement or refund, RIGHT POINTE COMPANY MAKE NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, RESPECTING ITS PRODUCTS, and RIGHT POINTE COMPANY shall have no other liability with respect thereto. Any claim regarding product defect must be received in writing within one (1) year from the date of shipment. No claim will be considered without such written notice or after the specified time interval. User shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assume all risks and liability in connection therewith. Any authorized change in the printed recommendations concerning the use of our products must bear the signature of the RIGHT POINTE COMPANY Technical Manager.

 

 

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