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This section provides an overview for flexible pipe joints as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 43 flexible pipe joint manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flexible pipe joint companies as of December, 2024: 1.Flex-Hose Co., Inc., 2.Kinetics Noise Control, Inc., 3.Westlake Pipe & Fittings.
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A flexible pipe joint is a pipe fitting that offers flexibility, hence its name. They are employed to connect pipes that undergo expansion and contraction due to thermal changes, and to equipment susceptible to vibration, assisting in vibration absorption during operation.
Materials like stainless steel (SAE 304) are commonly used, but rubber versions also exist. Various fittings, including screwed and flanged joints, are available, with customizable lengths to suit different piping designs.
Flexible pipe joints are instrumental in isolating vibrations from equipment connected to piping. Without these joints, vibrations can transmit through the piping, potentially causing structural shaking. They are also pivotal in absorbing stress from the thermal expansion and contraction of steam pipes.
Additionally, flexible pipe joints facilitate the rerouting of existing pipes during new installations, offering greater flexibility in piping layout adjustments.
Typically made from materials like stainless steel (SAE 304), flexible pipe joints gain flexibility through designs such as bellows or tubular structures.
The tubular structure is fashioned by forming thin stainless steel into a corrugated, spring-like shape. Bellows are created by joining thin plates in a method similar to sewing cloth.
These metal joints, while less flexible than rubber, require adherence to a minimum bending radius to avoid damage. Proper length calculation is essential for each application to ensure effective vibration isolation, and thermal expansion absorption, and to prevent joint damage.
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Pacific Hoseflex was established in 1994, located in Burleigh Heads QLD, and is a manufacturer and assembler of fluid transmission hoses, expansion joints, and fittings. The portfolio of the company includes metallic hoses, expansion joints, PTFE hoses, piping systems, fittings, and couplings. Each product is thoroughly examined and scrutinized by a team of the company to guarantee that the client obtains as per the need. The company offers a quick and dependable return time and will help in case of an emergency breakdown. The company is accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 work practices.
Westlake Pipe and Fittings is a division of Westlake Corporation, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company serves municipal systems, plumbing & industrial systems, water well systems, and agricultural irrigation systems as a developer and manufacturer of pipes and fittings made from PVC and other materials. The company’s trademark pipes use specially formulated PVC compounds that contain impact modifiers and UV inhibitors and are thus designed to be used either above ground or below ground or in unstable terrain, ideal for the mining industry.
Flex-Hose Co., Inc., situated on Buckley Road in Liverpool, New York, was formed in 1968 and is a manufacturer of metal hose assemblies. The company sells flexible metal hoses, metal expansion joints, rubber or metal expansion loops, in-line air separators, and seismic connectors. It also manufactures pipe guides, expansion compensators, pump connectors, single or double spheres, and control units for use in labs, sanitary systems, water systems, fire protection systems, and gas filters. Its products, which are IBD, ASCE, UL compliant, and NSF, are approved by IAPMO.
American Cast Iron Pipe Company, headquartered in Birmingham Alabama is a manufacturer of valves, fire hydrants, and pipes established in 1905. The pipes include spiral-welded steel and ductile iron pipes utilized in the waterworks sector. The firm produces high-frequency welded steel pipes for the energy and carbon capture sectors. Fire pumps, structural casing, piling, castings, and specialty rubber goods are manufactured. The goods are employed in pipeline dredging, structural facilities, mining, and mining, the goods go through finished pipe inspection, pipe stenciling, hydrostatic, ultrasonic, and lab testing before sell.
Kinetics Noise Control, Inc., founded in Dublin, Ohio, in 1958 is a manufacturer of products to control noise and vibration. The company's product portfolio includes Diffusers and Reflectors, Acoustical Wood, Fabric Absorbers, Clouds and Baffles and Noise Control Ceiling Tiles. Their products are used for controlling airborne noise, isolating structure-borne vibration, enhancing room acoustics, creating quiet spaces, and restraining non-structural building systems. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Victaulic Co. of America, established in 1919, and headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA is a global manufacturer of of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company offers a broad array of products catering to various industries, and some examples include rigid couplings, fittings, grooved installation-ready fittings, rigid couplings for stainless steel (StrengThin 100 Style E497), and cast carbon steel flexible couplings. These solutions effectively address complex piping challenges encountered by engineers, site owners, contractors, and distributors.
Proco Products, Inc., established in 1980, is a manufacturer and supplier of expansion joints and check valves for piping and ducting systems headquartered in Stockton, California. The portfolio includes rubber, ducting, stainless steel, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-made expansion joints used in commercial and industrial applications such as water & wastewater, pulp & paper, chemical processing, mining, and pumping applications. This segment also includes braided pipe connectors, pipe penetration seals, flanged rubber pipe connectors, sealing rings, and gaskets.
Metraflex Company was founded in 1958 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Metraflex is a distributor of piping specialty products to the commercial HVAC industry among others. These are used in vibration isolation, noise dampening, protection against thermal expansion and contraction, pipe alignment, seismic movements, pump connections, and flow conditioning. Metraflex Product categories include metal expansion joints, rubber expansion joints, Metraloop, seismic breakaway hangers, energy saving pump connectors, flexible metal hoses, flexible couplings, valves, compensators, strainers, air vents, pipe guides, anchors, wall penetration seals, and fittings.
Hardware World LLC., established in 2005 and located in Redmond, Washington, is a distributor of tools, building supplies, electrical, plumbing, and garden items. The company offers a diverse range of products, including a 9pc hole saw kit, propane fuel gauge, 088-006 hand sander, Sl knuckle gloves, and pillow block 1 inch. It also offers a DekoRRa Brand insulating pouch, ratchet straps, 2x21 rebar demon, black steel pipe nipple, and plastic dip tool dip. Its product is made of fiberglass-encapsulated green plastic, which provides durability and weather resistance. It serves various industries such as home improvement, construction, farming, outdoor, and retail.
Dannenbaum LLC, established in 1921 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates as a distributor of specialty process equipment. Its product offerings encompass pipe expansion joints, flexible strut joints, ball joints, as well as industrial strainers, and spring supports for both constants and variables. These products are widely applied in industrial settings, particularly in the oil and gas sector, chemical facilities, LNG plants, and wastewater treatment plants. The company underwent a transformation following its acquisition in 1984, transitioning from the M.N. Dannenbaum company to its present state.
Valvoindustria Ing. Rizzio S.p.A., established in 1971 and headquartered in Valsesia, Italy, is a manufacturer that manufactures valves for plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and industrial applications. The company offers a wide range of products, including valves, gate valves, plumbing fixture fittings, and trim products. It also provides flexible joints, air vents, and polypropylene. Its valves allow for a quicker and easier installation than the more traditional methods of soldering and threading. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2008 for its quality system. It serves a wide range of industries such as plumbing, HVAC, and irrigation.
PAM has been a designer and manufacturer of a full range of water transport solutions since 1856 and is headquartered in Pont-a-Mousson, France. The company specializes in ductile iron pipe solutions for water transportation, including drinking water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and industrial piping. It offers ductile iron pipes, fittings, joints, and accessories, along with fire hydrants, manhole covers, valves, and flange adaptors. The company also provides conveyance, irrigation, and sanitation system services for regional and large district sites. It is part of the Saint-Gobain Group, which distributes products and services for construction and industrial markets in over 140 countries globally.
Tozen Corporation, established in 1972 at Saitama, Japan is a manufacturer of vibration isolation systems, joints and pipings and seismic isolation systems for commercial and industrial uses. The company specializes in making joints and pipings for the civil engineering sector and manufactures advanced piping, joints and valves systems for construction. Some of their products are rubber flexible joints, fluororesin flexible joints, rubber flexible expansion joints, vibration-isolating materials and seismic isolation systems related equipment. These are used mostly in commercial, residential constructions, industrial plants and large infrastructure constructions requiring seismic isolations. They offer protection, durability, rigidity and corrosion resistance properties.
Viking Johnson & Posiflex is a manufacturer of couplings and flange adaptors headquartered in Hertfordshire, UK, established in 1930. The company offers a comprehensive range of products catering to various water, gas, and industrial needs. The product range includes couplings, flange adaptors, and pipe repair solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of diverse applications. The company strongly emphasizes quality assurance and ensures that its products meet or exceed industry standards. Quality control processes are implemented throughout the manufacturing process to guarantee the durability of the company's solutions.
STENFLEX was established in 1965 and is based in Norderstedt, Germany, as a manufacturer of flexible pipe connections made of rubber, stainless steel, and PTFE. The product portfolio of the company consists of STENFLEX rubber compensators, STENFLEX steel compensators, STENFLEX PTFE compensators, and STENFLEX industrial hoses. The products are used to absorb movements, dampen vibrations, and reduce noise. Applied to machines, aggregates, and pipeline construction as flexible pipe connections, ensuring secure connections, the products serve various industries, including process technology, offshore technology, mechanical engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
FlexEJ Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, as a manufacturer and designer of metal, rubber, and PTFE expansion joints. The company offers various products, including Elaflex Rotex DoubleRed rubber bellows, Elaflex BlackBand ERV-CR rubber bellows, and Long Axial Industrial Metal Bellows, among others. The products are essential in piping systems for absorbing thermal expansion, vibrations, and movements, ensuring safe fluid transfer, removing air and impurities from HVAC systems, and facilitating precise chemical dosing. The company serves the industrial, refining, power, petrochemical, marine, and HVAC markets.
Steelflex S.r.l., a manufacturer of metallic expansion joints, was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Pioltello, Italy. The company offers a wide range of expansion joints, such as metallic, rubber, and fabric expansion joints, to meet the needs of its customers and also provides custom design and manufacturing services. One sample product is its universal expansion joints, designed to absorb axial, lateral, and angular movement in piping systems. The company's comprehensive range of products and the ability to customize solutions showcases its adherence to providing flexible and effective solutions for managing movement, vibration, and other factors in piping systems.
Mason Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of expansion joints, mounts, and bases, specializing in HVAC engineering services. It was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. Some of the products offered include architectural spring mounts, mounts & pads, hangers, seismic mounts & restraints, as well as bases & rails, and stainless steel products. These products are used to mitigate ground vibration and noise in buildings located near railroads, subways, heavy traffic, or industrial areas. The company holds several certifications, including the ISO 9001 certification.
Fernco Connectors Ltd., established in 1964, is a manufacturer of commercial and consumer plumbing and drainage products headquartered in Davison, Minnesota, with additional locations in Sparks, Nevada, Sarnia, Ontario, and Brazil. The company’s product portfolio includes sealants, flexible couplings, lateral connections, flexible connectors, and shielded couplings under various brands, including Proflex, Qwik, Pow-R, Wax Free, and HULK. In addition to being ASTM and CSA certified, Fernco is now American Iron and Steel compliant, and its 6000 Series RC Coupling is designed to meet AIS standards.
Sunny Steel Enterprise Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of abrasion-resistant pipes and fittings. The company offers a wide range of products, including abrasion-resistant pipes and fittings, steel pipes, valves, fasteners, and more. It also offers heat exchanger tubes, boiler tubes, chromoly tubing, flanges, and pipe fittings. Its boiler tubes are suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature applications, ensuring performance in power generation and other industries. It serves a wide range of industries, including steel, petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, and food processing.
Filcoflex B.V. has been a manufacturer and supplier of flexible connections and sleeves in the Netherlands since 2008. The company's flexible connections and sleeves are used in various industrial applications. These include industries like food processing, chemicals, and other manufacturing sectors where flexible connections are essential. Additionally, the company offers seals, gaskets, and ancillary components to complement its other products. The company possesses the expertise in understanding the unique challenges and requirements of different industrial applications and also provides customization options to meet the individual needs of its clients.
Ayvaz, founded in 1948, and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer of flexible connection parts in various types and customized designs. Its product range includes expansion joints, flexible metal hose, level controllers, steam equipment, and valves. The company also has production facilities in Bulgaria, Poland, and China, exporting to 100 countries with 13 regional offices and 252 distributors overseas. Domestically, the company's sales organization is made up of 12 district offices and 78 vendors.
Jianzhi, established in 1982 and headquartered in Foshan, Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of cast iron pipe fittings. The company's product line includes black pipe fittings, malleable iron floor flange, and grooved pipe fittings that serve purposes such as gas, fire, water supply, heating, and oil pipelines. Jianzhi operates on a business model of collaboration with distributors worldwide, emphasizing mutual growth and profitability, achieving a global market across 100 countries. It enhances global safety by providing premium cast iron pipe fittings for residential and commercial applications.
Flex Pipe USA, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial metal hoses and expansion joints. The company's product portfolio includes heat pump rubber-braided hose assemblies, expansion joints, industrial ducting, rubber hoses, and pipe alignment guides and slides. These products are used in various sectors such as HVAC, construction, chemical processing, and water and wastewater treatment plants. The company also provides services, including customization, technical support as well as installation assistance.
EBAA Iron, Inc., founded by Earl Bradley in 1964 and headquartered in Eastland, Texas with additional manufacturing facilities in Cordele, Georgia, and Albany, Texas, is a manufacturer and supplier of flexible and restraints expansion joints. The company product portfolio comprises meter covers, restrained couplings, mechanical joint restraints and flexible/expansion joints for pipelines, and its patented MEGA-BOND coating used in the wastewater pipeline and water industry. In addition to implementing research and testing in its production process, the company offers products that have passed the AIS and LEED standards.
ChangYuan Flex Co. is a leading manufacturer of industrial flexible joints and expansion joints located in Henan Province, China. Established in 1998, the company has over 25 years of experience in producing high quality rubber, fabric and metal expansion joints for a wide range of industries. ChangYuan Flex Co. is known for its commitment to quality and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The company has invested heavily in research and development to develop innovative products to meet the needs of an evolving industry. With a state-of-the-art production facility covering 20,000 square meters, Changyuan has an annual production capacity of over 100,000 pieces. Our products are exported to more than 50 countries worldwide, with a strong presence in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Changyuan prides itself on providing customized solutions and responsive customer service to its global customers. As a socially responsible company, Changyuan Flexible Shafts is committed to sustainable manufacturing practices and supports the local community through various charitable activities.
Ferguson Enterprises is a brand established in 1953, headquartered in Newport Virginia, and the company manufactures and distributes plumbing products. The portfolio of the company includes Actuation and Accessories, Actuators, Control Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, and many more. It is also a significant distributor of waterworks (hydrants and meters), kitchen and bathroom, lighting, safety, appliances, and tool equipment. The company after the COVID-19 pandemic now uses Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Tableau CRM, and Experience Cloud to improve the efficiency of the employees and provide customers with more individualized and effective experiences across all channels.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flex-Hose Co., Inc. |
6.1%
|
| 2 | Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. |
6.1%
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| 3 | Westlake Pipe & Fittings |
6.1%
|
| 4 | Valvoindustria Ing. Rizzio S.p.A. |
5.1%
|
| 5 | COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. |
5.1%
|
| 6 | Senior Flexonics, Bartlett Facility |
5.1%
|
| 7 | Metraflex Co. |
5.1%
|
| 8 | Hynds Pipe Systems Ltd |
4.1%
|
| 9 | Filcoflex B.V. |
4.1%
|
| 10 | PAM |
4.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flexible pipe joint page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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12 | 41.4% |
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United Kingdom
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5 | 17.2% |
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China
|
3 | 10.3% |
|
Italy
|
2 | 6.9% |
India
|
2 | 6.9% |
|
France
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Turkey
|
1 | 3.4% |
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