Flexible Rubber Joint – Rubber Sleeve
Flexible Rubber Joint – Rubber Sleeve
Compact, Sleeve-Type Rubber Expansion Joints for Oilfield, Marine & Civil Pipeline Systems
🔍 What is a Flexible Rubber Joint – Rubber Sleeve?
A Flexible Rubber Joint – Rubber Sleeve is a compact, non-belled, sleeve-style expansion joint that connects two pipes via clamps or flanges. These joints absorb vibration, accommodate thermal movement, and compensate for misalignment in tight installations. Ideal for low- to medium-pressure systems, they’re commonly used in oilfield transfer lines, marine bilge systems, and civil water or sewage pipes.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Size Range | DN 25–DN 300 (1″–12″) typically |
Working Pressure | 0.2–1.0 bar (3–15 psi) with reinforcing rings; otherwise ~0.2 bar |
Burst Pressure | ~1.0 bar (15 psi) with rings; void of rings holds only ~0.2 bar |
Vacuum Rating | Up to 15″ Hg (381 mmHg) with internal support; otherwise ~3″ Hg |
Temperature Range | –20 °C to +90 °C (standard compounds) |
Sleeve Material | EPDM, Neoprene, NBR, Natural Rubber |
Lining Options | PTFE or Hypalon for chemical resistance |
Reinforcement | External/internal steel or nylon rings for pressure & vacuum support |
Ends & Connections | Slip-on with clamps; flanged sleeves optional |
🧪 Materials & Pressure Rating by Type
Sleeve Compound | Temperature Range | Rating (w/ rings) |
EPDM | –20 °C to +90 °C | up to 1.0 bar |
Neoprene | –20 °C to +90 °C | up to 1.0 bar |
NBR | –20 °C to +90 °C | up to 1.0 bar |
Natural Rubber | –20 °C to +90 °C | up to 1.0 bar |
These pressure ratings align with sleeve-type joint data, using external reinforcement rings
🌍 Industry Applications
- Oilfield Systems – Vibration-mitigating pipe connectors, drainage lines
- Marine & Shipboard – Bilge suction/discharge, ballasting, intake/outlet sleeve joints (Neoprene or NBR sleeves resist seawater)
- Civil Works – Drinking water, sewage, HVAC, irrigation, fire protection sleeve joints
- Pumping & HVAC – Flexible connectors for pumps, chillers, compressors
✅ Advantages of Rubber Sleeve Joints
- ✅ Compact & cost-effective – Success where small face-to-face dimension needed
- ✅ Vibration & noise reduction – Elastomer absorbs resonance
- ✅ Thermal & alignment tolerance – Small axial/lateral movement flexibility
- ✅ Chemical resistance – Material options cover water, oils, chemicals
- ✅ Vacuum support option – Internal rings to withstand negative pressure
🛠️ Customization Options
- Sleeve Materials: EPDM, Neoprene, NBR, Natural Rubber, PTFE-lined, Hypalon
- Support Rings: Internal/external steel or nylon rings for pressure/vacuum
- Connection Ends: Clamped, flanged, or bonded pipe ends
- Sizes: From DN25 up to DN300 (and larger upon request)
- Color Coding: Black, blue, red for media identification
- Temperature Tolerance: Up to +120 °C with EPDM high-temp grades
Flexible Rubber Joint – Rubber Sleeve – Burj Al Noor Trading L.L.C
Flexible rubber joints – rubber sleeve type are designed to absorb vibration, reduce noise, and accommodate movement in piping systems. The rubber sleeve construction provides excellent flexibility, allowing the joint to handle axial, lateral, and angular displacements while ensuring leak-proof and durable performance.
These joints are widely used in HVAC, water supply, sewage treatment, chemical plants, and industrial applications where strong vibration isolation and reliable sealing are required. The high-quality rubber material ensures resistance to pressure variations, abrasion, and corrosion, making them suitable for demanding operating conditions.
At Burj Al Noor Trading L.L.C, we are leading flexible rubber joint suppliers in Dubai, with expertise as reliable flexible rubber joints – rubber sleeve suppliers in Dubai. Our rubber sleeve type joints are engineered to extend the service life of pumps, valves, and pipelines by reducing stress and protecting connected equipment from damage.
Whether used in chilled water systems, drainage, oil & gas applications, or process piping, our flexible rubber joints – rubber sleeve type deliver easy installation, long-lasting performance, and cost-effective operation.
Our Range of Flexible Rubber Joints – Rubber Sleeve Type Includes:
Standard Rubber Sleeve Expansion Joints
Reinforced High-Pressure Rubber Sleeve Joints
Chemical-Resistant Rubber Sleeve Joints (EPDM, NBR, Neoprene)
Customized Lengths, Diameters & End Connections
PTFE-Lined Rubber Sleeve Joints for Special Applications
Choose Burj Al Noor Trading L.L.C as your trusted flexible rubber joint suppliers in Dubai. We provide top-quality rubber sleeve expansion joints, competitive pricing, and timely delivery for contractors, industries, and infrastructure projects across the UAE.
We deal in all kinds of flexible rubber joints, including: rubber sleeve type, union type, 3-bolt connection, single-sphere, double-sphere, reinforced high-pressure, PTFE-lined, and custom-built rubber expansion joints for industrial and commercial needs.