Expansion joints are used in a variety of applications, but are most commonly used in industrial piping systems or in situations where there’s a need to reduce movement and vibration—any time there is concern of structural damage due to the expansion or contraction of those surfaces.

Extruded rubber expansion joints from ELBEX provide superior stability and protection compared to other types of expansion joints because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

Expansion Joint Applications

Extruded rubber expansion joints are most commonly used in the following industries:

• Manufacturing - The most common application of expansion joints is in industrial piping systems where they’re used as a transition between two surfaces. They are also often used as outgassing expansion joints in clean room ductwork.
• Construction - Expansion joints are also referred to as movement joints because of their ability to keep structures held in place. They are commonly used in architecture and construction to relieve stress on building materials caused by natural expansion and contraction or by seismic activity.

Because of the versatility of our extruded rubber profiles, they can be used as a viable solution in so many different industries and applications. Our design and engineering team can assist you in finding the right extrusion to meet your needs.

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.

Custom Expansion Joint Design and Value-Added Services

In addition to designing and engineering custom extrusions, we are able to provide many value-added services, such as in-house die tooling, on-site silicone mixing, and silicone color matching, as well as printing, cutting, splicing, and taping.

We take pride in our ability to deliver custom-manufactured movement joints to meet your specification requirements. 

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Engineering Resources to Support Your Project

Custom Onsite Tooling - We meet our customers’ needs for unique custom extrusions with in-house, custom tool and die design services.

Technical Information - We offer several technical resources and PDFs to assist in the design of effective and efficient rubber extrusions.

Materials Selection - We can help control the cost of your product while achieving the proper performance levels with smart materials selection.

Design Assistance - Every application is unique and we stand ready to offer design assistance and even troubleshoot old problems.

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Simply put, pipe seals and ramps are used to protect exposed pipes, cables, hoses, or electrical conduits from damage in both temporary settings like construction sites, and permanent sites like manufacturing facilities. These rubber extrusions can be used to protect pipes made of precast concrete, PVC, steel, and many other materials—and working with a knowledgeable engineer will help you in designing the right products to fit your specific needs.

At ELBEX, our rubber extrusions, including our pipe seals and ramps, are made from a process that forces uncured rubber compounds through a die and into the desired shape, once passing through a salt bath line at a temperature of approximately 400˚ F. Once extruded, the compounds emerge fully cured, with the different components of the material being cross-linked.

Applications/Uses of Pipe Seals and Ramps

• Construction - Construction sites are prone to having exposed pipes, cables, hose, or electric conduit lines that can be damaged by load-bearing traffic. These ramps and seals are used to help mitigate damage to existing and new pipe systems that could result in leaks while on site and thereafter. Having these in place during construction is an essential part of being able to stick to the scheduled timelines you’ve mapped out with your customers, and prevent leakage headaches - that can eat away at your margins and reputation. 
• Industrial/Manufacturing - In this world of many moving parts and use of heavy machinery, knowing you have sound structural and material integrity in all areas of your building is crucial. Using pipe seals and ramps throughout your facility adds a strong and durable buffer between ever-moving objects and stationary piping, preventing potential punctures and bursts of pipes under pressure or containing fluids.
• Infrastructure - Oftentimes infrastructure cabling is encased and placed underground, buried beneath feet of dirt and rocks. The cabling and casing are usually provided by the same business, and graded for weight and weather resistance. Using pipe seals in these applications can significantly boost protection of these critical components.
• Oil and Gas - Anytime piping is going underwater, those pipes are exposed to the adversity of activity the ocean throws at them. Protecting these pipes with the proper seals can prevent natural and man-made debri from causing direct impact or abrasion.

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.

Industries We Serve

Why Choose ELBEX For Pipe Seals?

At ELBEX, our goal is to deliver the highest quality rubber extrusions, including pipe seals and pipe ramps available to a variety of industries. We are able to carry out and accomplish this goal by working with you to meet your exact criteria, designing and engineering the custom extrusions you require to meet your business and safety goals. 

Our customers can rest assured that ELBEX provides the highest quality workmanship, as designated by our accreditation of the ISO 9001:2015 without Design certification. The ISO International Standards ensure that our products are safe, reliable and of the highest quality.

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Engineering Resources to Support Your Project

• Custom Onsite Tooling - We meet our customers’ needs for unique custom extrusions with in-house, custom tool and die design services.
• Technical Information - We offer several technical resources and PDFs to assist in the design of effective and efficient rubber extrusions.
• Materials Selection - We can help control the cost of your product while achieving the proper performance levels with smart materials selection.
• Design Assistance - Every application is unique and we stand ready to offer design assistance and even troubleshoot old problems.

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Interested in pipe ramps from ELBEX? We’re happy to assist with your project. Submit an RFQ online now or contact us for more information.

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D-sections are used across many different industries and applications.  They are used to fill voids and gaps, create a seal between two different surfaces, and provide vibration and noise control. Common uses are as weather seals and window and door seals. They often have pressure sensitive adhesive on the bottom of the profile to keep them stationary within the application. 

Extruded rubber D-sections from ELBEX provide superior sealing and vibration and noise control because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

D-Section Applications

D-sections are most commonly used around doors, windows, and hatches to provide sealing, insulation, and vibration control. These extrusions are found in a variety of different applications across industries due to their versatility:

• Automotive
• Marine
• Construction 
• Appliances 

All extrusions are available in continuous lengths and precise profile shapes, but can be cut to meet specific length requirements. Whatever your application, we can offer additional services such as vulcanized splicing, cutting, printing, and taping. 

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.

Custom D-Section Design Available

We take pride in our ability to deliver a custom manufactured product to meet your specification requirements. Based on our extensive capabilities, nearly any design can be met. Our extrusions are available in EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, Polyisoprene, Butyl, SBR, and Silicone, and we can help you select the right material for your application. 

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Value-Added Services Combined with Quality Extrusion Designs

In addition to the products above, we are able to provide many value-added services, such as in-house die tooling, on-site silicone mixing, and silicone color matching, as well as printing, cutting, splicing, and taping.

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Engineering Resources to Support Your Project

Custom Onsite Tooling - We meet our customers’ needs for unique custom extrusions with in-house, custom tool and die design services.

Technical Information - We offer several technical resources and PDFs to assist in the design of effective and efficient rubber extrusions.

Materials Selection - We can help control the cost of your product while achieving the proper performance levels with smart materials selection.

Design Assistance - Every application is unique and we stand ready to offer design assistance and even troubleshoot old problems.

Request a Quote

Interested in extruded rubber D-sections from ELBEX? We’re happy to assist with your project. Submit an RFQ online now.