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.