Vibraflex reinforced rubber pipe is often described as rubber flanged hose. The cross section is very similar to that of the straight portion of an expansion joint starting with the tube multi-layers of tire cord, spiral wire reinforcement for very high pressures and greater flexibility. Cover plies protect the construction and the outside surface is a tough resilient cover.

While hoses are not specifically designed for expansion and compression, in effect the rubber carcass can stand some expansion and compression since none of the steel reinforcement runs parallel to the axis. Transverse movements are dependent on the length and rubber pipe is commonly used for misalignment problems or continuous transverse motion. They can be built with major offsets as well.

Our Vibraflex pipe utilizes all of the materials mentioned earlier, and we specialize in hoses for abrasive service. They may have Hypalon® liners, but more commonly pure gum rubber stock made to thicknesses of as much as 3/4″ (19mm), particularly for the mining industry. We can match any flange or the hoses can be built with oversized cuff like slip-on ends for clamping or banding in place.