Roots Blower Flexible Joint

Pipe Expansion Joints or flexible joint isolate the blower or vacuum pump from other system components to allow for thermal expansion and misalignment of the piping. 

The most common flanged rubber expansion joints feature single or double arched bellows constructed of molded elastomers.

Functions of  Expansion Joint
-Reduces or eliminates flange loading on the blower
-Allows for thermal expansion of the blower casing (cylinder)
-Vibration isolation protecting the blower and piping system
-Reduces harmonics/sound transmitted down the pipeline
-Compensate for misalignment
-Accommodates directional movement

RH blowers adopts Flanged Rubber Expansion Joints on many pressure and vacuum systems and we keep common sizes in stock ready to ship.  Contact us if you need more details