Marine exhaust system component
OwnerWoodrow E. Woodsinventor
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Abstract
A marine exhaust system component includes a flexible silicone rubber conduit adapted for installation particularly between the engine and exhaust conduit. Heat resistant fibers are impregnated in the silicone rubber to add mechanical strength to the conduit Additional heat resistant compounds can be impregnated in the silicone rubber to improve the heat resistance of the conduit. The conduit is able to withstand operating temperatures of about 350.degree. F., and will survive intermittent temperatures of about 800.degree.-1200.degree. F. during engine malfunctions. The flexible silicone rubber conduit will substantially eliminate damage to the exhaust system caused by vibration and wrenching of the engine components during operation.
Claims10
A connection for installation between marine engines and exhaust conduits, comprising a flexible silicone rubber conduit having at least one heat resistant fiber material impregnated therein, said fiber being adapted to provide heat resistance and mechanical strength to said silicone rubber conduit.
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