Rubber flexible connections, also known as rubber joints, shock absorbers, flexible rubber joints, etc., are a type of flexible connector used between metal pipes. It is mainly composed of an inner adhesive layer, a reinforcement layer, and an outer adhesive layer, and has the characteristics of high elasticity, high airtightness, medium resistance, and weather resistance. Rubber flexible connection is widely used in various pipeline systems, such as water, electricity, chemicals, ships and other fields, especially for the connection of pumps and valves, pipelines with large vibration and pipelines with frequent changes in cold and heat. The main functions of rubber soft connections are shock absorption, noise reduction, displacement compensation, and sealing, which improve the stability and reliability of pipeline systems.
characteristic
Rubber soft connections have various excellent properties, including high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, oil resistance, etc. These characteristics enable rubber soft connections to work stably for a long time in harsh working environments. Meanwhile, the installation and maintenance of rubber soft connections are relatively simple, able to quickly respond to changes in pipeline systems and provide effective protection. Therefore, due to its unique characteristics, soft connections are widely used in HDPE water supply pipe, HDPE drainage pipe,pvc drainage pipe and various water supply and drainage pipelines.
Installation method
The correct installation of rubber soft connections is crucial for their performance. Before installation, it should be ensured that the rubber soft connection has no defects such as damage or cracks, and the appropriate model and specifications should be selected. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the joint between the pipeline and the rubber soft connection is clean, and the flange should be parallel and the centerline should coincide. During installation, excessive stretching or twisting of rubber soft connections should be avoided, and flange bolts should be tightened evenly to prevent seal failure caused by uneven stress. For special environments such as high temperature, high pressure, and strong corrosion, corresponding protective measures need to be taken. After installation, a hydrostatic test should be conducted on the rubber soft connection to check whether its sealing performance and pressure bearing capacity meet the requirements. Regular inspection and maintenance should be carried out during use to ensure its long-term stable operation.
Rubber soft connections play an irreplaceable role in pipeline systems such as valves due to their unique properties. Whether in ball valve, gate valve, or safety valves, rubber flexible connections can provide excellent sealing performance and durability, ensuring the stable operation of pipeline systems.