Why was the TB Niigata ball joint adopted for piping displacement measures?
Measures for expansion, contraction, displacement, and vibration of piping chosen in the fields of electricity, geothermal energy, oil, steelmaking, and sewage systems.
The TB Niigata ball joint is a highly durable piping joint used in piping systems that transport fluids such as steam, hot water, and sludge. It is designed to absorb expansion and contraction, accommodate displacement, and counteract vibrations and shocks. Its structure allows for simultaneous rotation and tilting while following the movement of the piping, thereby reducing the load on the pipes and connected equipment. With a wealth of delivery records in critical piping used in harsh environments such as power generation, geothermal, oil, petrochemical, steelmaking, and sewage systems, it contributes to the stable operation and longevity of equipment even under severe conditions such as high-temperature and high-pressure fluids, vibrations, twisting, seismic displacement, and ground subsidence. Additionally, it can accommodate areas where displacement or rotation occurs, such as the connection between tank nozzles and piping, the connection between moving equipment and fixed piping, and the connection between moving piping and fixed equipment. The configuration of the ball joint link also allows it to absorb significant reactive forces generated by twisting in the piping or equipment.
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**Features** - The TB Niigata ball joint can follow the movement of two or more planes in piping. - It has a small end thrust, reducing the load on piping and connected equipment, contributing to extended lifespan. - It significantly reduces the number and weight of anchors and guides in the piping system, greatly saving on construction labor. - Compared to pipe loops, it offers a large range of motion in a compact space. - It accommodates large diameters and high-pressure specifications, flexibly adapting to harsh operating conditions. **Specifications** - Main body: Carbon steel (S25C) - Packing: Phenol, glass fiber - Maximum operating temperature: 240°C - Connection: Flange (JIS5K, JIS10K, JIS20K, JPI150, JIS40K, JIS63K, ANSI300 to ANSI600, etc.), Rc, BE4, BE8 - Size: 1-1/4B to 30B - Maximum displacement angle: Please download the materials for details. - Maximum operating pressure: Please download the materials for details. **Issued Documents** Manufacturing specifications (data sheet, outline drawing) / Inspection procedure document / Inspection certificate (mill sheet), etc. *For more details, please refer to the materials or feel free to contact us.*
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TB Niigata ball joints have a proven track record in piping lines used in harsh environments across various fields such as power, geothermal, oil, petrochemicals, steelmaking, chemicals, and sewage. 【Main Industries】 ■ Power Generation ■ Geothermal Power ■ Oil and Petrochemicals ■ Steel and Metals ■ Chemicals ■ Sewage and Sludge Treatment ■ Public Infrastructure 【Main Applications】 ■ Fire protection equipment and earthquake measures for underground piping ■ Expansion and contraction absorption for geothermal steam piping ■ Displacement absorption for piping around water tanks and storage tanks ■ High-pressure sludge piping ■ Water supply piping ■ Piping for steelmaking machinery ■ Heavy oil piping lines ■ Ground subsidence measures, disaster prevention, and BCP applications *For more details, please refer to the materials or feel free to contact us.
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