EXPANSION JOINT

It’s a device used in piping, structural systems, and mechanical installations to accommodate movement caused by thermal expansion, contraction, vibration, or other forces. It allows systems to adjust to changes in size and shape due to temperature fluctuations, pressure variations, or physical stress. Without expansion joints, pipes or structures could suffer from stress, leading to damage, leaks, or even failure.

Key features of a Expansion Joint

Accommodating Thermal Expansion: when materials like metal or concrete are heated, they expand, and when they cool, they contract. Expansion joints allow for this expansion and contraction without causing damage to pipes, structures, or equipment.
Absorbing Vibration: in mechanical systems, expansion joints help absorb vibrations from pumps, motors, or other moving parts, reducing the risk of damage.
Compensating Misalignments: can compensate for misalignments or movement caused by settling, shifting, or construction tolerances in pipelines and structural systems.
Preventing Stress: they help to distribute and reduce the buildup of internal stress in systems, which could otherwise lead to cracks, breaks, or leaks.