Metraloop Expansion Joints

Metraloop expansion joints configurations

Here are just a few of the many configurations you can use when designing a piping system using the Metraloop expansion loop.

Metraloop

Metraloop hanging down - Horizontal run

Loop should hang straight down and be free to flex. Guides are required to direct movement axially.

Metraloop

Metraloop straight up - Horizontal run

Support must be provided to prevent the loop from leaning. Pipe hanger rod should be loose enough to allow the 180ƒ return to move up or down 1/4" as the loop flexes. Guides are required to direct movement of pipe axially.

Metraloop

Metraloop horizontal - Horizontal run

This installation is recommended for steam*. Support must be provided to prevent the loop from drooping or torquing pipe. Support must allow the 180ƒ return, to move horizontally back and forth 1/4", as the loop flexes. Guides are required to direct movement of pipe axially.

*Any other orientation may cause condensate to collect.

Metraloop

Metraloop - Vertical Run

Loop must be supported to allow the 180ƒ return to move horizontally back and forth 1/4" as the loop flexes. Guides are required to direct movement of pipe axially.

Metraloop

Metraloop - Nested

For tight pipe runs, any size or number of loops can be designed to nest inside of one another. To order, specify sequence of pipe diameters and corresponding distances between pipe centerlines.

Metraloop

Metraloop - Inside corner

One Metraloop simultaneously absorbs the thermal expansion of two pipe runs. Space-saving inside corner Metraloop eliminates the need for an anchor at the corner. Guides are required to direct movement of pipe axially. Support must be provided to prevent Metraloop from drooping or torquing pipe and must allow for sufficient movement.

Metraloop

Metraloop over-under

The Metraloop expansion loop can be manufactured in a variety of configurations. For technical assistance, contact your nearest Metraflex representative, or contact Metraflex directly.

Metraloop

Metraloop over-over

The Metraloop expansion loop can be manufactured in a variety of configurations. For technical assistance, contact your nearest Metraflex representative, or contact Metraflex directly.

Metraloop Configurations
End Fittings

Find the Metraloop end fittings and sizes you need for your application?

Thermal Metraloop

Show your pipes a little love during thermal expansion and contraction

Metraloop expansion joints exert a fraction of the anchor loads, requires fewer pipe guides, and takes less space.

Seismic Metraloop

Protect piping during seismic events

With 360º range of motion, the Metraloop compensates for significant seismic movement.

Compare Metraloop

Metraloop vs traditional methods to compensate for thermal and seismic expansion


SWEAT ENDS

Copper sweat ends with bronze hose & braid
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
3D DRAWING
1/2"       (15mm) MLS30050 ±1.5" 5" 11" 706 1130 45 2 Revit/CAD
MLS80050 ±4" 8" 15" 2.5 Revit/CAD
3/4"       (20mm) MLS30075 ±1.5" 6" 15" 577 923 47 2 Revit/CAD
MLS80075 ±4" 9-1/2" 19" 2.5 Revit/CAD
1"          (25mm) MLS30100 ±1.5" 6-1/2" 16" 470 752 53 2.5 Revit/CAD
MLS80100 ±4" 10-1/4" 21" 3 Revit/CAD
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLS30125 ±1.5" 7-3/4" 17" 361 577 66 3.5 Revit/CAD
MLS80125 ±4" 11-1/4" 22" 4 Revit/CAD
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLS30150 ±1.5" 9-1/4" 18" 329 526 70 4 Revit/CAD
MLS80150 ±4" 11-3/4" 24" 4.5 Revit/CAD
2"          (50mm) MLS30200 ±1.5" 11-1/4" 21" 317 507 78 9 Revit/CAD
MLS80200 ±4" 14" 26" 12 Revit/CAD
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLS30250 ±1.5" 13" 21" 272 435 83 12 Revit/CAD
MLS80250 ±4" 15" 27" 18 Revit/CAD
3"          (80mm) MLS30300 ±1.5" 14" 23" 201 322 90 18 Revit/CAD
MLS80300 ±4" 16-1/2" 29" 24 Revit/CAD
4"        (100mm) MLS30400 ±1.5" 18" 26" 142 227 120 26 Revit/CAD
MLS80400 ±4" 22" 32" 31 Revit/CAD

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLW30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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THREAD ENDS

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
3D DRAWING
1/2"       (15mm) MLT30050 ±1.5" 12" 13" 1075 1720 300 45 3 Revit/CAD
MLT80050 ±4" 15" 17" 5.5 Revit/CAD
3/4"       (20mm) MLT30075 ±1.5" 12-1/4" 13" 792 1267 300 47 3 Revit/CAD
MLT80075 ±4" 15-1/4" 18" 5.5 Revit/CAD
1"          (25mm) MLT30100 ±1.5" 12" 15" 571 914 300 53 5 Revit/CAD
MLT80100 ±4" 16" 20" 8 Revit/CAD
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLT30125 ±1.5" 13-1/2" 16" 531 850 300 66 7 Revit/CAD
MLT80125 ±4" 16-3/4" 21" 10 Revit/CAD
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLT30150 ±1.5" 15" 17" 472 755 300 70 10.5 Revit/CAD
MLT80150 ±4" 17-1/2" 23" 14.5 Revit/CAD
2"          (50mm) MLT30200 ±1.5" 18" 19" 500 750 300 78 15 Revit/CAD
MLT80200 ±4" 20" 25" 18 Revit/CAD
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLT30250 ±1.5" 21" 21" 387 619 300 83 23 Revit/CAD
MLT80250 ±4" 21-1/2" 28" 29 Revit/CAD
3"          (80mm) MLT30300 ±1.5" 26" 23" 288 431 216 90 39 Revit/CAD
MLT80300 ±4" 26" 30" 43 Revit/CAD
4"        (100mm) MLT30400 ±1.5" 32" 28" 232 371 186 120 55 Revit/CAD
MLT80400 ±4" 32" 35" 59 Revit/CAD

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLW30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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150# FLANGED ENDS

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
3D DRAWING
2"          (50mm) MLF30200 ±1.5" 12-1/2" 19" 500 750 300 78 21 Revit/CAD
MLF80200 ±4" 14-1/2" 25" 24 Revit/CAD
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLF30250 ±1.5" 15-1/2" 21" 387 619 300 83 30 Revit/CAD
MLF80250 ±4" 16" 28" 36 Revit/CAD
3"          (80mm) MLF30300 ±1.5" 18-1/2" 23" 288 431 216 90 46 Revit/CAD
MLF80300 ±4" 18-1/2" 30" 50 Revit/CAD
4"        (100mm) MLF30400 ±1.5" 24-1/2" 28" 232 371 183 120 63 Revit/CAD
MLF80400 ±4" 24-1/2" 35" 69 Revit/CAD
5"        (125mm) MLF30500 ±1.5" 30-1/2" 32" 191 306 153 186 91 Revit/CAD
MLF80500 ±4" 30-1/2" 40" 101 Revit/CAD
6"        (150mm) MLF30600 ±1.5" 36-1/2" 37" 165 264 132 202 148 Revit/CAD
MLF80600 ±4" 36-1/2" 46" 163 Revit/CAD
8"        (200mm) MLF30800 ±1.5" 48-1/2" 48" 212 230 115 260 287 Revit/CAD
MLF80800 ±4" 48-1/2" 58" 309 Revit/CAD
10"       (250mm) MLF31000 ±1.5" 60-1/2" 55" 175 200 100 283 453 Revit/CAD
MLF81000 ±4" 60-1/2" 67" 484 Revit/CAD
12"       (300mm) MLF31200 ±1.5" 72-1/2" 63" 160 188 94 390 636 Revit/CAD
MLF81200 ±4" 72-1/2" 74" 666 Revit/CAD
14"       (355mm) MLF31400 ±1.5" 84-1/2" 71" 110 125 63 706 636 Revit/CAD
MLF81400 ±4" 84-1/2" 80.5" 666 Revit/CAD
16" **     (400mm) MLF31600 ±1.5" 96-1/2" 78.5" 110 170 85 900 636 Revit/CAD
MLF81600 ±4" 96-1/2" 91.5" 666 Revit/CAD
18" **     (455mm) MLF31800 ±1.5" 108-1/2" 86.5" 85 150 75 1000 636 Revit/CAD
MLF81800 ±4" 108-1/2" 100" 666 Revit/CAD

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLW30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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WELD ENDS

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
3D DRAWING
1/2"       (15mm) MLW30050 ±1.5" 6" 13" 1075 1720 300 45 2.5 Revit/CAD
MLW80050 ±4" 9" 17" 5 Revit/CAD
3/4"       (20mm) MLW30075 ±1.5" 5-1/4" 13" 792 1267 300 47 2.5 Revit/CAD
MLW80075 ±4" 9-1/4" 18" 5 Revit/CAD
1"          (25mm) MLW30100 ±1.5" 6" 15" 571 914 300 53 4 Revit/CAD
MLW80100 ±4" 10" 20" 7 Revit/CAD
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLW30125 ±1.5" 7-1/2" 16" 531 850 300 66 6 Revit/CAD
MLW80125 ±4" 10-3/4" 21" 9 Revit/CAD
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLW30150 ±1.5" 9" 17" 472 755 300 70 9 Revit/CAD
MLW80150 ±4" 11-1/2" 23" 13 Revit/CAD
2"          (50mm) MLW30200 ±1.5" 12" 19" 500 750 300 78 13 Revit/CAD
MLW80200 ±4" 14" 25" 16 Revit/CAD
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLW30250 ±1.5" 15" 21" 387 619 300 83 20 Revit/CAD
MLW80250 ±4" 15-1/2" 28" 26 Revit/CAD
3"          (80mm) MLW30300 ±1.5" 18" 23" 288 431 216 90 35 Revit/CAD
MLW80300 ±4" 18" 30" 39 Revit/CAD
4"        (100mm) MLW30400 ±1.5" 24" 28" 232 371 186 120 48 Revit/CAD
MLW80400 ±4" 24" 35" 54 Revit/CAD
5"        (125mm) MLW30500 ±1.5" 30" 32" 191 306 153 186 81 Revit/CAD
MLW80500 ±4" 30" 40" 91 Revit/CAD
6"        (150mm) MLW30600 ±1.5" 36" 37" 165 264 132 202 125 Revit/CAD
MLW80600 ±4" 36" 46" 140 Revit/CAD
8"        (200mm) MLW30800 ±1.5" 48" 48" 212 230 115 260 245 Revit/CAD
MLW80800 ±4" 48" 58" 267 Revit/CAD
10"       (250mm) MLW31000 ±1.5" 60" 55" 175 200 100 383 403 Revit/CAD
MLW81000 ±4" 60" 67" 434 Revit/CAD
12"       (300mm) MLW31200 ±1.5" 72" 63" 160 188 94 390 556 Revit/CAD
MLW81200 ±4" 72" 74" 586 Revit/CAD

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLW30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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GROOVED ENDS

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT FACE TO
FACE
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
3D DRAWING
2"          (50mm) MLG30200 ±1.5" 18" 19" 500 750 78 15 Revit/CAD
MLG80200 ±4" 20" 25" 18 Revit/CAD
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLG30250 ±1.5" 21" 21" 387 619 83 23 Revit/CAD
MLG80250 ±4" 21-1/2" 28" 29 Revit/CAD
3"          (80mm) MLG30300 ±1.5" 24" 23" 288 431 90 39 Revit/CAD
MLG80300 ±4" 24" 30" 43 Revit/CAD
4"        (100mm) MLG30400 ±1.5" 30" 28" 232 371 120 54 Revit/CAD
MLG80400 ±4" 30" 35" 60 Revit/CAD
5"        (125mm) MLG30500 ±1.5" 36" 32" 191 306 186 89 Revit/CAD
MLG80500 ±4" 36" 40" 99 Revit/CAD
6"        (150mm) MLG30600 ±1.5" 42" 37" 165 264 202 135 Revit/CAD
MLG80600 ±4" 42" 46" 150 Revit/CAD
8"        (200mm) MLG30800 ±1.5" 56" 48" 212 230 260 264 Revit/CAD
MLG80800 ±4" 56" 58" 286 Revit/CAD
10"       (250mm) MLG31000 ±1.5" 68" 55" 175 200 283 430 Revit/CAD
MLG81000 ±4" 68" 67" 461 Revit/CAD
12"       (300mm) MLG31200 ±1.5" 80" 63" 160 188 390 592 Revit/CAD
MLG81200 ±4" 80" 74" 622 Revit/CAD

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLW30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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NSF Metraloops for Potable Water
Lead Free

LEAD FREE SWEAT ENDS (NSF)

Copper sweat ends with bronze hose & braid
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
1/2"       (15mm) MLSNSF80050 ±4" 7-3/4" 12-3/4" 706 1130 45 2.5
3/4"       (20mm) MLSNSF80075 ±4" 9-1/2" 16-1/2" 577 923 47 2.5
1"          (25mm) MLSNSF80100 ±4" 10-1/4" 18-7/8" 470 752 53 3
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLSNSF80125 ±4" 11-1/8" 20-3/8" 361 577 66 4
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLSNSF80150 ±4" 11-5/8" 22-1/2" 329 526 70 4.5
2"          (50mm) MLSNSF80200 ±4" 13-3/8" 24-1/2" 317 507 78 12
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLSNSF80250 ±4" 15" 27" 272 435 83 18
3"          (80mm) MLSNSF80300 ±4" 16-1/2" 29" 201 322 90 24
4"        (100mm) MLSNSF80400 ±4" 22" 32" 142 227 120 31

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLWNSF30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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Lead Free

LEAD FREE THREAD ENDS (NSF)

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
1/2"       (15mm) MLTNSF80050 ±4" 15" 15-1/4" 1075 1720 300 45 5.5
3/4"       (20mm) MLTNSF80075 ±4" 15-1/4" 16-1/8" 792 1267 300 47 5.5
1"          (25mm) MLTNSF80100 ±4" 16" 17-3/4" 571 914 300 53 8
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLTNSF80125 ±4" 16-3/4" 19-1/8" 531 850 300 66 10
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLTNSF80150 ±4" 17-1/2" 21-1/2" 472 755 300 70 14.5
2"          (50mm) MLTNSF80200 ±4" 20" 23-1/2" 500 750 300 78 18
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLTNSF80250 ±4" 21" 27-1/4" 387 619 300 83 29
3"          (80mm) MLTNSF80300 ±4" 24" 30" 288 431 216 90 43
4"        (100mm) MLTNSF80400 ±4" 30" 35" 232 371 186 120 59

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLWNSF30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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Lead Free

LEAD FREE 150# FLANGED ENDS (NSF)

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
2"          (50mm) MLFNSF80200 ±4" 14-1/2" 23-1/2" 500 750 300 78 24
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLFNSF80250 ±4" 17-1/2" 27-1/4" 387 619 300 83 36
3"          (80mm) MLFNSF80300 ±4" 18-1/2" 30" 288 431 216 90 50
4"        (100mm) MLFNSF80400 ±4" 24-1/2" 35" 232 371 183 120 69
5"        (125mm) MLFNSF80500 ±4" 30-1/2" 40" 191 306 153 186 101
6"        (150mm) MLFNSF80600 ±4" 36-1/2" 46" 165 264 132 202 163
8"        (200mm) MLFNSF80800 ±4" 48-1/2" 58" 212 230 115 260 309
10"       (250mm) MLFNSF81000 ±4" 60-1/2" 67" 175 200 100 283 484
12"       (300mm) MLFNSF81200 ±4" 72-1/4" 74" 160 188 94 390 666

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLWNSF30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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Lead Free

LEAD FREE WELD ENDS (NSF)

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT END TO
END
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
MAX
SATURATED
STEAM
PRESS.
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
1/2"       (15mm) MLWNSF80050 ±4" 9" 15-1/4" 1075 1720 300 45 5
3/4"       (20mm) MLWNSF80075 ±4" 9-1/4" 16-1/8" 792 1267 300 47 5
1"          (25mm) MLWNSF80100 ±4" 10" 17-3/4" 571 914 300 53 7
1-1/4"     (30mm) MLWNSF80125 ±4" 10-3/4" 19-1/8" 531 850 300 66 9
1-1/2"     (40mm) MLWNSF80150 ±4" 11-1/2" 21-1/2" 472 755 300 70 13
2"          (50mm) MLWNSF80200 ±4" 14" 23-1/2" 500 750 300 78 16
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLWNSF80250 ±4" 17" 27-1/4" 387 619 300 83 26
3"          (80mm) MLWNSF80300 ±4" 18" 30" 288 431 216 90 39
4"        (100mm) MLWNSF80400 ±4" 24" 35" 232 371 186 120 54
5"        (125mm) MLWNSF80500 ±4" 30" 40" 191 306 153 186 91
6"        (150mm) MLWNSF80600 ±4" 36" 46" 165 264 132 202 140
8"        (200mm) MLWNSF80800 ±4" 48" 58" 212 230 115 260 267
10"       (250mm) MLWNSF81000 ±4" 60" 67" 175 200 100 383 434
12"       (300mm) MLWNSF81200 ±4" 72" 74"160 188 94 390 586

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLWNSF30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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Lead Free

LEAD FREE GROOVED ENDS (NSF)

Fittings - Sched. 40 Carbon/Steel Hose & Braid - Series 300 Stainless Steel
(† See Temp Correction Factor)

PIPE
SIZE
MODEL # MOVEMENT FACE TO
FACE
LENGTH PSI
SINGLE
BRAID
†PSI
DOUBLE
BRAID
*SPRING
FORCE
LBS.
WEIGHT
LBS.
2"          (50mm) MLGNSF80200 ±4" 20" 23-1/2" 500 750 78 18
2-1/2"     (65mm) MLGNSF80250 ±4" 23" 27-1/4" 387 619 83 29
3"          (80mm) MLGNSF80300 ±4" 24" 30" 288 431 90 43
4"        (100mm) MLGNSF80400 ±4" 30" 35" 232 371 120 60
5"        (125mm) MLGNSF80500 ±4" 36" 40" 191 306 186 99
6"        (150mm) MLGNSF80600 ±4" 42" 46"165 264 202 150
8"        (200mm) MLGNSF80800 ±4" 56" 58" 212 230 260 286
10"       (250mm) MLGNSF81000 ±4" 68" 67" 175 200 283 461
12"       (300mm) MLGNSF81200 ±4" 80" 74" 160 188 390 622

† When ordering a Metraloop with double-braid, please include the letter "D" at the end of the Model #. Example: MLWNSF30200D
* Spring Force: These values reflect the total force required to move the Metraloop its full rated movement for 150 P.S.I. at 70 F.
For higher pressures please contact Metraflex.
** Loops are available in half sections for ease of handling and shipping. If this option is selected add half inch to the "end to end" dimension.

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TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTORS

For safe working pressures above 70°F multiply the pressures shown
at 70°F by the correction factor for the required temperature.

TEMPERATURE °F CORRECTION FACTOR
BRONZE STAINLESS STEEL
70 ° 1.0 1.0
200 ° .89 .92
300 ° .83 .86
400 ° .78 .82
500 ° .77
600 ° .73

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Metraloop Options

The sizes, pressures and movements shown reflect our standard Metraloops. Higher pressure, greater movements and special materials, such as all stainless steel construction are available. Please contact your local Metraflex representative or the factory for more information.

Metraflex reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Refer to the following pages for installation configurations and technical assistance.

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Pressure Drop (Friction Loss) Charts

Use the charts below for all styles (except copper) of Metraloop expansion loops and Fireloops and all end fittings. Please contact factory for copper expansion loop (MLS) pressure loss information.

Download a .PDF version of these charts.

1/2" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

0.25" Pipe Pressure Drop

3/4" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

0.75" Pipe Pressure Drop

1" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

1" Pipe Pressure Drop

1-1/4" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

1.25" Pipe Pressure Drop

1-1/2" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

1.5" Pipe Pressure Drop

2" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

2" Pipe Pressure Drop

2-1/2" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

2.5" Pipe Pressure Drop

3" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

3" Pipe Pressure Drop

4" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

4" Pipe Pressure Drop

5" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

5" Pipe Pressure Drop

6" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

6" Pipe Pressure Drop

8" Pipe

(calculated for water at 60 deg. F.)

8" Pipe Pressure Drop

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