API International, Inc.

Rubber Expansion Joints & Accessories

Rubber Expansion Joints & Accessories

Our rubber expansion joints, split retaining rings, and accessories provide solutions for absorbing thermal expansion and eliminating sound and vibration in your piping systems. These options are ideal for limiting system vibration, noise, and stress.

Single-Sphere Molded Rubber Expansion Joints

Reduce noise and vibration with Single-Sphere Molded Rubber Expansion Joints, suitable for suction and delivery applications. These molded rubber expansion joints can absorb motion and reduce stress. They come with ANSI Class #150 drilled flanges and can be customized with ANSI Class #300 and DIN-rated flanges.

Features

• Applicable for suction and delivery (discharge).
• Provides sound and vibration isolation.
• Gaskets and packing are not required.
• Floating flanges allow for easy installation.
• Prevents piping system and equipment breakdown by absorbing elongation and contraction caused by temperature variances.
• Absorbs water pulsation and minimizes water hammering.

Applications

• Pumps & air compressors in air conditioning system & sanitary equipment.
• Refrigeration systems and blowers in industrial plant equipment.
• Feed-water and drainage equipment in marine piping systems.
• Applicable for use in power generation and chemical plants.
• Marine applications