Expansion Joints | Flexible Rubber Connector
C&C Industries
C&C Expansion Joints are flexible rubber connectors designed to protect piping systems and equipment from damage caused by vibration, thermal expansion, and system movement. Installed between pipe sections, they absorb stress that would otherwise be transferred to pumps, valves, and structural components.
Built with reinforced elastomer bodies and floating flanges, these expansion joints provide reliable sealing while allowing axial compression, elongation, and lateral movement. This flexibility helps prevent piping fatigue, reduce noise, and extend the life of connected equipment.
Available in multiple elastomer materials including BUNA, EPDM, and Viton, these joints are engineered to perform across a wide range of temperatures and service conditions in industrial and oilfield applications.
Typical Applications:
Pump systems, HVAC and water systems, chemical processing, power generation, compressors, drilling systems, and industrial piping networks
Key Features
- Sizes from 2” through 12”
- Class 150 flanged design
- Flexible rubber construction
- Floating flanges for easy alignment
- Available materials: BUNA, EPDM, Viton
- Absorbs axial compression and elongation
- Reduces vibration and noise
- Minimizes water hammer and pulsation
- No additional gaskets required
- Pressure tested prior to shipment
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Why the C&C Expansion Joint Performs Where It Counts
PROTECTS EQUIPMENT FROM
VIBRATION & SHOCK
Expansion joints isolate vibration from pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment. This prevents damage to connected piping and extends the life of critical system components.
REDUCES WATER HAMMER & PRESSURE SURGES
The flexible rubber body dampens pressure spikes and pulsation, helping protect valves, instrumentation, and downstream equipment from sudden shock loads.
ABSORBS THERMAL EXPANSION
& PIPE MOVEMENT
Temperature changes cause pipes to expand and contract. Expansion joints absorb this movement, preventing stress buildup, joint failure, and misalignment in the system.
SIMPLIFIES INSTALLATION WITH
FLOATING FLANGES
Floating flanges allow for easier alignment during installation, reducing installation time and minimizing the risk of improper fit-up.