
ExpaTen ETC
Perfect flange connection for high speed turbines
SCHAAF ExpaTen ETC offers the proven advantages of Expaten, but has been optimised for high-speed drives. The ExpaTen ETC is compactly built, fully encased and thus enables the reduction of turbulence of the entire connection.



ExpaTen ETC
Perfect flange connection for high speed turbines

Automatic piston return.

Overstroke protection
(no damage or injury danger).

Special stepped piston and inhouse sealing design technology.

Strengthened thread with Tensioned Thread Geometry.
Nut and bolt flanks as well as puller and bolt have a 100 % contact at the pretensioning force on the complete thread bearing surface.

Axial force transmit due to surface treatment.

Closed protection cap for a smooth and resistantfree surface.
No turbolance efficiency increase

Strengthened thread with Tensioned Thread Geometry.
Nut and bolt flanks as well as puller and bolt have a 100 % contact at the pretensioning force on the complete thread bearing surface.
Advantages
The SCHAAFÂ ExpaTen ETCÂ offers you many advantages compared to conventional fixing devices and methods of mounting:
- Simple and quick installation and removal of ExpaTen ETC even after years of use – nearly unlimited times
- High torque transmission, completely free from backlash
- 100% positive locking and frictional connection all the time after mounting, no slipping between the flanges
- Special surface treatment for minimising micro movement and decreased dynamic axial forces
- Specially designed for connections with high speed drives
- Torsionally and flexurally rigid connection even with shock-like changes in speed, torque or direction of rotation or load.
- No overlapping screws or nuts – no windage – higher turbine efficiency
- The smooth protection caps reducing noise, vibration and increasing efficiency
- Requires only one hydraulic pressure source for installations or removals
Overview ExpaTen
Quick form and force fit connections with detachable axial tensioning system (Quick Locking).

Versions
The standard version of the SCHAAFÂ ExpaTen ETC comprises the following components:
- Tapered Bolt and Conical Sleeve of high-strength quenched and tempered steel for maximum shear strength and axial load capacity
- Two ultra-high-strength Round Nuts
- Strengthened thread with Tensioned Thread Geometry
- Pressure connection bore and pressure distribution grooves on the taper for easy removal of the Tapered Bolt
- Protective caps in various designs and materials




Areas of Application
Designed for high speed drive applications, ExpaTen ETC offers maximum product safety, reliability and total performance.

Quality Assurance
All ExpaTen ETC are checked for material quality, dimensional accuracy, correct functioning and load-resistance. During order execution, they are subject to continuous quality assurance measures and are supplied together with detailed technical documentation.

Services
ExpaTen ETC are, of course, supplied packaged, ready for installation and use.
SCHAAFÂ ExpaTen ETCÂ are user-friendly, reliable, and manufactured in accordance with the highest level of technical know-how. Our highly-motivated
staff would be pleased to train your personnel, in situ or at our works, in mounting and dismantling the bolts.
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