Rubber Expansion Joints
Rubber expansion joints offer flexible, corrosion-resistant solutions for absorbing vibration, thermal movement, and pressure pulsations in piping systems.
Moulded and Mandrel Wrapped Rubber Bellows
Rubber expansion joints are highly flexible connectors used to absorb movement, vibration, and noise in fluid handling systems. Made from natural or synthetic elastomers, they offer excellent corrosion resistance, shock absorption, and misalignment compensation, making them ideal for pump suction and discharge lines, piping systems carrying water, chemicals, or gases.
We manufacture hand crafted mandrel built & moulded rubber bellows and rubber expansion joints to suit your application, specifications. The bellows are designed based on information provided by FSA (Fluid Sealing Association), Non-Metallic Expansion Joints Technical Handbook, ASTM F1123 – 87 Standard Specification for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints.
Key Features
High flexibility in axial, lateral, and angular directions
Excellent resistance to vibration, shock, and noise
Chemical- and abrasion-resistant elastomers
Compensates for minor misalignments and thermal expansion
Easy installation with rotating flanges and lightweight design
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Movement Type | Axial, Lateral, Angular |
| Size Range | DN 25 to DN 2000 |
| Pressure Rating | Up to 16 bar (varies by size of bellow) |
| Temperature Range | -30°C to 110°C (varies by rubber type) |
| Material Options | Rubber bellow body in EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile, Butyl, NR |
| End Connections | Flanged (rotating and backup rings), Threaded. Confirming to Flanges drilled confirming to ANSI/ASME B 16.5, B16.47, BS, EN, JIS, AWWA standards or any specific dimensions. |
| Reinforcement | Nylon Cord Fabric, Polyester or Metallic Wire |
| Standards | FSA, BS, ASTM, DIN |
Application Industries
Water supply and wastewater treatment systems
HVAC and chiller piping systems
Chemical and process industries
Pump and compressor connections
Marine, Ship Building
Desalination Plant
Fire-fighting Pump and systems
- Power generating stations water piping
- Cooling Tower Pump and Cooling systems
- Chemical plants
- Heating, ventilating and air conditioning,
- Pulp and paper plants,
- Phosphate plants,
- Potable water
- Food processing.