Rubber Expansion Joints are used throughout a multitude of industrial, marine, and civil applications to isolate pipework, pumps, plant items and other equipment from the effects of thermal expansion, shock loads, sound, and mechanical vibrations.
Available Diameters
25mm – 3000mm DN
Lengths
130mm face to face
Alternative construction options are available at 152mm and 203mm face to face, 100mm face to face also available with tapped hole flanges
Rubber Body Materials
EPDM, CSM, Nitrile
Flange Connections
PN10/16
ANSI/ASA 150#
Alternative flange connections are also available, JIS, DIN etc
Flanges are offered in carbon steel or 304L/316L stainless steel
Max Working Pressure/Temperature
16 Bar, 90-110 Degrees C (not in combination)
Movements
Axial extension/compression, Lateral, Angulation
Typical Process Media
Cooling water
Gases
Oils
Fats
Foodstuffs
Chemicals
Sea Water
Additional Components
Alternative flange connections, materials, and coatings
Vacuum rings
Internal flow liners in PTFE, stainless steel
External shrouds
Tie-rods, hinge, and gimbal structures
CREON UK can offer an almost unlimited selection of construction options for bespoke rubber expansion joint applications.
Bespoke joints are available up to 4000mm in diameter with operating pressures of 20 Bar and can be provided with multiple flange options, single or multiple convolution designs and face to face lengths to suit.
Material options are EPDM, CSM, IIR, CR, NBR, VITON, NR, and SI.
Depending on the application, bespoke rubber expansion joints can be supplied with the following characteristics:
Additional Components
Alternative flange connections, materials, and coatings
Vacuum rings
Internal flow liners in stainless steel and PTFE for improved chemical resistance
External shrouds
Tie-rods, hinge, and gimbal structures
