Category Archives: Technical
Date : January 23rd, 2019Posted By : JRE Staff
Difference between a Hose and a Pipe

Transportation of fluids uses different types of tubes, among which most commonly used tubes are hoses and pipes. The two different types of tubes help to transmit fluids from one place to another with a mechanism of pressure. However, these two different tubes are used interchangeably for varied purposes, and they are more or less …

Date : December 4th, 2018Posted By : JRE Staff
Difference Between Rubber and Metallic Expansion Joints

An expansion joint is a unit that is capable of relieving the overall stress present in any piping system. In addition to this, the replacement joints are also responsible for preventing flange gaskets from getting crushed easily. However, most of the times, it becomes a confusing state to select the best replacement joint –rubber or …

Date : July 16th, 2018Posted By : JRE Staff
Rubber versus metal movement joints: Which is better for piping systems

A movement joint or expansion joint is basically an assembly specially designed to hold different sections in a system together, absorb vibration and the temperature-induced contraction or expansion of construction materials, as well as allow movement caused by earthquakes or ground settlement. They are widely used between parts of bridges, buildings, railway tracks, sidewalks, ships, …