RapidAir FastPipe®Rigid Pipe Expansion Joint (Flange to Flange)

RapidAir FastPipe®Rigid Pipe Expansion Joint (Flange to Flange)

Ensure the longevity and structural integrity of your rigid compressed air piping with the RapidAir Rubber Expansion Joint. Designed specifically to accommodate the natural physical movements that occur in pressurized systems, this expansion joint is an essential safeguard for your FastPipe Modular Compressed Air systems, especially in non-climate-controlled environments.

Temperature fluctuations within a workspace cause rigid aluminum pipes to expand and contract. Without a way to absorb this movement, stress builds up, which can lead to pipe bowing, fitting failure, and costly system leaks. Crafted from durable, high-flex EPDM rubber, the RapidAir expansion joint acts as a flexible buffer—effectively absorbing expansion, contraction, and pipeline stress to keep your system operating safely and seamlessly.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Premium EPDM Rubber Construction: Built from industrial-grade EPDM rubber, providing exceptional flexibility, reliable vibration dampening, and long-lasting durability against pressure and environmental demands.
• Accommodates Movement: Easily absorbs the expansion and contraction caused by temperature swings, significantly reducing physical stress on your pipes, hangers, and fittings.
• Reduces Vibration & Noise: Acts as an excellent isolator, minimizing inline vibrations from connected machinery and air compressors to keep your shop quieter and reduce hardware fatigue.
• Double Female NPT Unions: Features heavy-duty, female NPT union connections on both ends, allowing for easier, non-twist installations and convenient future system maintenance.
• System Compatibility: Perfect for use with RapidAir FastPipe Modular Compressed Air Blue and Green Aluminum Piping Systems.
• High-Pressure Reliability: Engineered to support standard compressed air needs, with a system-safe maximum working pressure of up to 190 PSI.

Installation & Compatibility Notes:

• Required Accessories: Connects easily to your FastPipe rigid line using two threaded male adapters (sold separately) to join the modular pipe to the expansion joint’s female NPT unions.
• Optimal Placement: We recommend referring to the official RapidAir expansion joint calculation chart to determine the ideal spacing and quantity of expansion joints needed for your specific straight-run distances and shop temperature variances.
• Usage Caution: For non-potable, compressed air applications only (not suitable for drinking water systems). Do not use with pulsing desiccant dryers or other pulsing equipment. Be sure to assemble threads with a quality thread sealant or PTFE tape to ensure a leak-free system.