Single Sphere Rubber Expansion Joint

MAXWOR single sphere rubber expansion joint solutions are elastomer-based flexible connectors designed to absorb thermal expansion, vibration, and mechanical movements in piping systems.

Thanks to their single-sphere construction, they provide high flexibility in compact spaces while reducing the transmission of vibration from pumps and equipment to the piping system. This improves system safety and extends equipment service life.

Their flexible elastomer body allows absorption of axial, lateral, and angular movements, making them an economical and reliable solution for HVAC systems, pump connections, and water installations.

Technical Specifications

Design and Operating Principle

Single sphere rubber expansion joint designs are optimized with a flexible elastomer single-bellows body structure to absorb movements occurring in piping systems.

The flexible body structure dampens thermal expansion, vibration, and mechanical loads, reducing stresses on both piping and equipment connections while also helping to lower noise levels.

Flanged connections enable quick installation, while the lightweight and compact design allows easy use in space-restricted systems.

Performance Advantages

  • Absorbs thermal expansion
  • Reduces vibration and noise
  • Protects pump and equipment connections
  • Minimizes mechanical stresses
  • Provides quick and easy installation
  • Offers a cost-effective alternative to metal expansion joints
  • Compact and lightweight structure
  • Low maintenance requirement

Operating Values

Operating Pressure

  • Maximum 16 bar
  • (depending on DN size and elastomer type)

Operating Temperature

  • EPDM: -20°C / +120°C
  • NBR: -10°C / +100°C
  • Neoprene: -20°C / +100°C
  • Viton: -10°C / +180°C

Movement Capabilities

  • Axial Movement: ±10 mm – 20 mm
  • Lateral Movement: ±8 mm – 15 mm
  • Angular Movement: 5° – 8°

Note: Movement and operating values may vary depending on product diameter (DN), pressure class, and elastomer type.

Design & Material

In single sphere rubber expansion joint designs, the elastomer body is optimized to provide high flexibility, vibration damping capacity, and long service life.

Elastomer Options

  • EPDM
  • NBR
  • Neoprene
  • Viton
  • Hypalon

Flange Materials

  • Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel (optional)

Reinforcement Structure

  • Nylon cord reinforcement
  • Steel wire–reinforced body options

Connection Standards

  • DIN
  • ANSI
  • Project-specific connection standards

Production is project-specific and optimized according to operating temperature, pressure, fluid type, and movement requirements.

Applications

  • HVAC systems
  • Pump and machinery connections
  • Heating and cooling lines
  • Water and wastewater plants
  • Marine and shipbuilding applications
  • Industrial piping systems

Documents

Quotation Form