Neoprene Compressible Joint Filler

Neoprene Compressible Joint Filler FAQ

What is expansion joint material?

An expansion joint is a material placed in the cracks (or joints) between concrete slabs to protect the slabs from cracking when they contract and expand as the temperature changes.

What is pipe expansion joint?

Pipe expansion joints are necessary in systems that convey high temperature substances such as steam or exhaust gases, or to absorb movement and vibration. A typical joint is a bellows of metal (most commonly stainless steel), plastic (such as PTFE), fabric (such as glass fibre) or an elastomer such as rubber.

What is a concrete floor expansion joint?

Floor expansion joints are created where two large slabs of concrete come together and are likely to crack at some stress point. As concrete is actually plastic in its bending ability, stress can cause a slab to reach its elasticity point. Expansion joints are typically created where a steel column passes through a slab.

What is expansion joint system?

Expansion joint on a bridge. An expansion joint or movement joint is an assembly designed to safely absorb the temperature-induced expansion and contraction of construction materials, to absorb vibration, to hold parts together, or to allow movement due to ground settlement or earthquakes.