This section provides an overview for plastic expansion joints as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 plastic expansion joint manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A plastic expansion joint is a component used for connecting pipes in various construction projects. Commonly used in DIY projects, these joints facilitate the connection of pipes at right angles or for extending lengths. Available in removable and fixed (adhesive-injected) types, plastic expansion joints are lightweight, waterproof, and suitable for outdoor use.
These joints are instrumental in creating furniture and other items from pipes. They are widely used in DIY projects, including constructing car and motorcycle garages, agricultural greenhouses, and home-use greenhouses. Their ease of assembly and transportability make them ideal for outdoor camping tents and table sets. Plastic expansion joints are also utilized in industrial settings for making hand carts and other factory equipment.
The pipes connected using plastic expansion joints are known as "erector pipes." These joints allow for the versatile assembly of these pipes in various directions. Erector pipes, being steel pipes coated with plastic, offer waterproof and rust-resistant properties, making them suitable for outdoor applications. The term "erector" comes from the concept of building or assembling structures.
Erector pipes are available in diameters of 28 mm, 32 mm, and 42 mm, providing options based on the project's requirements. Plastic expansion joints are tailored to fit these specific diameters and come in a variety of colors. When securing joints to erector pipes, special adhesives may be used. It's important to clean the joint surface of water, oil, or dust to prevent corrosion or rust over time.
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The Briggs Company is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, with sales offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The company is a custom manufacturer of transfer-related products and coupling retention technology for all industries, also offering design, fabrication, and distribution services. The company is a member of the Hose Safety Institute and NAHAD, the National Association of Hose and Accessories Distribution. The company offers pipe & fittings, hoses and assemblies, industrial fittings & disconnects, and other industrial rubber products.
Mercer Gasket & Shim, Inc. established in Bellmawr, New Jersey in 1919 is a manufacturer of gaskets and expansion joints. that are used in refining industries. Their product portfolio includes Metallic Gaskets, Jacketed Gaskets, Kammprofile Gaskets, Spiral Wound Gaskets, and non-Metallic Gaskets. The company has 7,000 square foot facility with 25 employees and has ISO 9001-2015 certification. They also provide cutting machines, including Knives, Laser, Waterjet, and Die cutting that can cut any material from thin plastic to thick steel. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
LASCO Fittings with roots dating back to 1963, now is Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is a renowned manufacturer of fittings and plumbing products based in the United States. The company's expertise extends across multiple sectors, including irrigation, plumbing, and industrial applications. Their advanced system – rethought using environmentally sustainable materials that are engineered to last. A system strong enough to deliver the water needed in cities, in farms and everywhere in between. Boasting a robust distribution network, they ensure widespread availability of their products.
Web Seal Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Web Seal is a manufacturer and distributor of custom sealing solutions for business and industries including agricultural equipment, electronics & lighting, filtration, food processing, life sciences, pumps, waster & wastewater treatment, and government contracting. Web Seal’s product lines include custom gaskets & die cuts, O-rings & backup rings, hydraulic & pneumatic seals, custom molded seals, EMI & RFI shielding, thermal management, and related sealing products. Custom services include color coding, kitting and assembly, supply chain management, and custom packaging.
Uponor is based in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Uponor is a manufacturer and distributor for plumbing and climate needs including fire safety, plumbing, and CAD designing. Uponor’s product catalog includes a full range of parts, machines, and tools including valves, power tools, operational controls, gauges, and panels. Uponor offers services for construction and engineering, design assistance, pipe sizing, and training. Uponor offers online and factory training services for plumbing, fire safety, radiant and hydroponics.
Product Electrical Corp (PECO) provides first-rate electrical components and maintenance services to various distributors in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Founded in 1935, their aim is to meet customers' electrical purchasing needs, through their excellent customer service and effective distribution systems. PECO is a dependable and competent family-owned business, located in Orangeburg, New York. Their target audience includes electricians, distributors, contractors, and other independent contractors. PECO has been offering its services for almost 90 years.
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.
McGill Hose & Coupling was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The company is a distributor of flexible hose and other fluid-handling products and services throughout the Northeast United States. The company primarily serves large and small industrial, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and fuel transport industries. The company’s hose and product lines include a vast array of hose, fluoropolymer, and ducting varieties, rail car loading and unloading products, fire safety accessories, and other related products. The company offers custom fabrication and distribution as well as aftermarket services including solution engineering, fabrication, bending, and certification.
Located in Philadelphia, American Metal (AMR) is a manufacturer of hose and camlock fittings. They were founded in 1904 and serve the agricultural, oil and gas, chemical, and municipal industries. They provide a diverse selection of rubber which includes Neoprene, Silicone and natural rubber, among others. Metal products comprise a wide assortment of metal hoses and metal hose assemblies, which are military-grade and can be used for many different purposes. .AMR is not only a supplier of various parts, but also makes custom assemblies for their customers
Henning Gasket of Chicago, Illinois, has a 100 year history of serving industries including agriculture, power generation, transportation, construction, electronics, pharmaceutical, and food processing as a distributor for gasket materials, seal materials, gaskets, seals, and related tools. Hennig Gasket also offers gasket manufacturing, of over 30 varieties including roll and sheet gasket material, and cutting services. Custom gasket manufacturing includes many types such as paper gaskets, ceramic fiber gaskets, pipe seals, flame resistant, neoprene gaskets, and chiller gaskets.
IPEX by Aliaxis is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. IPEX is a producer of pipe-related solutions defined in 6 categories: municipal, plumbing & mechanical, industrial, electrical, PE electrofusion, and irrigation. The company's municipal solutions include pressure piping and sewer piping systems in addition to specialty products. Plumbing & Mechanical solutions also include fire protection, gas venting systems, and potable water systems. Compressed air and acid waste systems are used in industrial systems. Light fixtures and ducts are keystones of the electrical solutions segment.
UIP International was founded in 1992 and operates out of Houston, Texas. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of custom-built hose and rubber-based materials for industries such as petroleum, chemical, water treatment, aerospace, and material handling. The company has 10 primary product lines including sheet rubber, gaskets, marine hose, expansion joints, and metal hose & pump connectors. Additionally, custom-cut rubber, rubber stripping, gaskets, and seals are also available for order.
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences, headquartered in Solon, Ohio, is a manufacturer of polymer solutions and components that support the electronics, medical, and biopharma industries, among others. Its bioprocess solutions division provides material science-based solutions like silicone tubing and filtration products for single-use fluid management. The medical business manufactures custom medical components like cartridges and capsule filters and designs systems for medical devices. The consumer solutions business provides customer support to achieve performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, and it provides customized solutions like flowmeters, seals, and tubing. The electronics division manufactures products like valves and fittings for fluid handling applications.
Storm Plastics Pty Ltd, established in 1989 by Marty Bennet and based in Edwardstown, Australia, is a manufacturer and distributor of specialized plumbing products such as swivel joints and expansion joints. The company also provides PVC puddle flanges for suspended floors as well as grease and solids traps for all small marine and inland vessels. It has achieved the ISO 9001 certification for quality management, the Watermark Certificate of Conformity- Level 1, and the Oceanmark Certificate OMK 30064.
Caylor Indstrial Sales, Inc. was founded in Dalton, Georgia in 1980. Today, Calor serves a number of sectors of the industrial market, in particular engineering, construction, manufacturing, paper mills, and chemical plants. The company is a distributor of many industrial components including valves, fittings, pipe and tube hangers, actuators, and water, steam, and air regulators. The company also offers services as a manufacturer of both low and high-volume production custom parts using a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, Delrin, and Lexan.
AMF Industries Inc., a manufacturer and supplier based in Labrador City, Canada, was established in 1999 and is recognized for delivering top-notch technical and non-technical goods and services. The company offers various products, including Control Valves, Automated On/Off and manual valves, Field instrumentation for temperature, flow, pressure and level measurement, and Analytical Products like CEMS and analyzers for liquids, gases and humidity. The company offers Complete Integrated Solutions through a dedicated team of Technical Personnel, catering to shutdowns, interim replacements, and the repair of precision instrumentation and automation products.
Founded in 1969, and based in California, United States, Spears Manufacturing Company is a manufacturer and distributor of Plastic Fittings, Valves, Pipe, and Solvent Cement Products that are used by various industries. The Company provides swing joints, inserts, nipples, fume, and air ducts, that have applications in the Plumbing, Fire Protection, Irrigation, and Custom Fabrication Markets. Their products include acid waste systems, strainers, and other fabricated fittings, that are used in building construction, machinery manufacturing, and Plastic production industries.
Plastic Extrusion Technologies, founded in 1997 and based in Middlefield, Ohio, is a manufacturer and supplier of PVC injection molding and rubber extrusion. The company creates window frames, plastic parts for deck railings, weather stripping, wire insulation, thermoplastic coatings and more. It uses a blend of plastic materials in its extrusions, such as polyethylene, PVC, acrylic and more. The company also provides finishing services to its clients in Ohio and the United States. P.E.T. manufactures more than 7 million pounds of plastic material in a year.
J D Russell Company, established in 1962 and headquartered in Tuscon, Arizona, is a manufacturer and distributor of landscape and construction products used in the construction of roadways, residential, and commercial buildings. The company's landscaping portfolio features various edging options, including aluminum, steel, galvanized steel, and self-weathering edgings. These products are offered under brands such as DuraEdge, DuraRoll, and Roll Top DuraEdge. It also offers construction products such as expansion joints, wedges, rebar isolators, impalement caps, and form clips.
W. R. MEADOWS, INC., founded in 1926 and based in Hampshire, IL, designs, manufactures, and markets building materials. Its product range includes building envelopes, air barriers, construction liquids, sealing compounds, surface retarders, concrete expansion joints, joint sealants, backer rods, and more. The company owns a distribution network that delivers products for building, rebuilding and restoring infrastructure, modular buildings, multi-family houses, pavements etc. W. R. MEADOWS caters to clients through multiple branch locations within North America and internationally.
Plastic Engineered Products, Co. is owned by the Ryan Herco Flow Solutions Company and is a a distributor of fluid handling, control and high value filtration systems for corrosive and ultrapure systems. PEP offers both sales as well as services. Sales offerings include tubing, hoses, measurement & control devices, housings, tanks, and pumps. Services include custom plastic & fiberglass fabrication while field servies include emergency repair as well as maintenance and testing as well as fabrication and welding.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 11 | 84.6% |
Canada | 1 | 7.7% |
Australia | 1 | 7.7% |