Flexible joint

Bendable pipes are less likely to break

The composite construction of unbonded flexible joint makes the failure modes complex and the way to mitigate the risks of failures becomes an important aspect in the system selection. The applications of flexible joint result from its composite structure, which combines layers with high stiffness to provide strength and polymer sealing layers with low stiffness to provide fluid integrity. This particular structure gives the flexible joint a number of advantages over other types of joint, which include reduced transport and installation costs by prefabrication in long lengths stored on reels and suitability for use with compliant structures.