Industrial piping and ductwork must accommodate movement as temperatures change and equipment operates. Expansion joints provide flexible connections that can absorb specified movements and reduce vibration transfer or loads on adjoining components. Applications range from water and chemical processing lines to ventilation ducts and power-generation systems, with each service placing different demands on the joint.
Rubber, fabric, and metallic designs offer options for different fluids, gases, temperatures, and pressures. Selection also depends on movement direction, connection dimensions, material compatibility, and the surrounding support and restraint arrangement. AirBTU helps customers evaluate these operating and installation requirements and connect with expansion-joint solutions suited to their piping or ductwork application.
