{"id":13481,"date":"2024-07-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/?p=13481"},"modified":"2024-07-15T10:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:29:30","slug":"expansion-joints-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/en\/expansion-joints-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Expansion joints: everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-1024x456.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-1024x456.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-1536x684.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_BLOG-ENG-2048x913.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensate for expansion and vibration in installations with rigid hoses with the wide range of joints available from ATAG SPA.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ec59cf96\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those in industries where hoses is crucial, expansion joints are <strong>essential to improve fluid flow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATAG&#8217;s joints &#8211; metal or rubber &#8211; meet <strong>axial, angular, spherical or universal compensation<\/strong> requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal joint, standard or customised to your individual requirements, will ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>avoid misalignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>absorb structural\/vibrational imbalances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevent decoupling points in rigid installations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your application for these expansion joints, the ATAG SPA Technical Department will advise you on the suitable material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, ATAG guarantees short delivery times <strong>throughout Italy <\/strong>for the following types of joint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>rubber joint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>metal joint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s discover together the characteristics of the two main types of joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-c4a7cbdd\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-1024x370.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-1536x555.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Gomma-ENG-2048x740.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Made of <strong>EPDM, Nitrile, Hypalon\u00ae, Neoprene,<\/strong> etc., these joints are used in a variety of industrial and naval applications due to their <strong>flexibility<\/strong> that allows axial, lateral and angular movements, thus absorbing both thermal expansion and all mechanical movements. With these joints you will also avoid damage, as they are excellent for <strong>absorbing vibrations and shocks<\/strong> and reducing possible impacts with other system components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATAG&#8217;s engineers also recommend these joints to those working in industries where corrosion and chemical <strong>agents<\/strong> are commonplace, because they also adapt to dangerous and aggressive working environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightweight and very easy to install, they also compensate for <strong>large variations in temperature<\/strong>, balancing the expansion and contraction of hoses and preventing leakage of fluids and gases, even under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose them also if you want a <strong>quieter and more comfortable working environment <\/strong>and if you need a <strong>durable<\/strong> item that helps in the total performance of the whole industrial plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-a016c27d\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-019c5d6a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Metallo-ENG-1024x370.jpg \" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Luglio-2024-Giunti-Compensatori_Giunti-Metallo-ENG-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-13588\" width=\"1024\" height=\"370\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stop the effects caused by changes in temperature and pressure!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal expansion bellows have a metal bellows (made of <strong>stainless steel<\/strong>) that absorbs all movements of the hoses in the system to which they are applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When pressure values are high, compensate for them with ATAG metal couplings, especially if you are dealing with work<strong> <\/strong>requiring<strong> large diameter hoses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, metal expansion bellows are not subject to wear and tear; that&#8217;s why you choose them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-fba64536\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why ATAG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By choosing ATAG expansion joints, you can be sure that you are relying on a business partner that has been<strong> present in Italy since 1947.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantly growing and with a wide range of articles for the industrial sector, ATAG bases its roots on the <strong>constant qualified and competent technical advice<\/strong> offered by its sales and technical department, prepared to advise you in the best possible way in every situation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We boast improved solutions for Italian industry, <strong>continuing to innovate<\/strong> with enthusiasm and a desire to surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-9ea52ec1\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try ATAG&#8217;s technical articles for industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the complete catalogue on EXPANSION JOINTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atag-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf-cataloghi\/Giunti-Compensatori-ENG-WEB.pdf\" 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