Tapered Rubber Expansion Joints and Other Joint Styles

The purpose of a tapered rubber expansion joint is to join two pipes with unequal sizes or diameters, transitioning from a larger diameter on one side to a smaller on the other. These rubber expansion joints are often used at pump outlets or on other equipment where reducers are required. At UIP, we offer both concentric and eccentric…

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Flexible Gasket or Expansion Joint?

Rubber expansion joints are intricately designed flexible connectors that can be considered flexible gaskets. They are best used in problematic piping systems where gaskets are being continuously crushed, due to stress build up caused by excessive pipe movement. Typically, rubber expansion joints are used to absorb vibration, noise, shock, and axial/lateral movement within a piping…

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New Reduced Prices on All Hose Couplings and Fittings

Industrial couplings in various metal finishes.

Start your New Year off right with even better pricing on our AIC Hose Coupling Products!   We’ve cut prices to better serve you with cam and groove couplings, universal air hose fittings, crimp sleeves and adapters, KC Nipples and all types of accessories.  Contact us today to get our current price list!  We look forward…

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