BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Renowned architects, structural engineers, and contractors collaborate with Songjiang Group, valuing its engineered material solutions and expertise in reducing structure-borne noise, vibration, and thermal bridging. Songjiang is capable of providing one-stop vibration control and structure-borne noise solutions for a variety of applications related to building and construction. These solutions include floor structure vibration reduction, pipeline vibration reduction, vibration dampers, fixed or expansion bearings for bridges and buildings, structural and non-structural thermal bridging solutions, and foundation isolation.

In the buildings and congstruction industry, Songjiang rubber expansion joints and vibration isolators can provide high-quality solutions, as follows:

Rubber Expansion Joints Solution

Rubber expansion joints play a critical role in building construction, particularly in piping systems, HVAC systems, and structural applications where flexibility and movement are essential. Their primary function is to absorb thermal expansion, vibration, and movement in pipes, joints, and structures, thereby reducing stress and preventing damage. Below are key applications of rubber expansion joints in buildings:

Piping Systems:
- Thermal Expansion and Contraction: In buildings, especially those with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, rubber expansion joints are used to absorb the expansion and contraction of pipes caused by temperature changes. This helps maintain the integrity of the piping system and prevent leaks or damage.
- Vibration Isolation: Rubber expansion joints are commonly used to isolate vibrations generated by pumps, compressors, and other mechanical systems. They protect the piping from vibration-induced stress, ensuring a longer lifespan for the system and reducing noise.
HVAC Systems:
- Ducting and Ventilation Systems: In HVAC systems, rubber expansion joints are used to absorb movement caused by thermal cycling or pressure fluctuations. They help maintain the stability and efficiency of the system while reducing noise and vibration that could affect indoor comfort.
Structural Applications:
- Building Facades and Joints: Rubber expansion joints are used in building facades to accommodate the movement between different parts of the structure. They allow for differential movement caused by temperature fluctuations, settling, or seismic activity, thereby preventing cracks or damage in the building’s exterior.
- Floor and Ceiling Joints: In multi-story buildings, rubber expansion joints are used in floor and ceiling joints to absorb movement due to thermal expansion or shifting of the building structure over time. This helps maintain the integrity of the building and ensures smooth operation of equipment such as lifts.
Foundation and Bridge Isolation:
- Foundation Isolation: Rubber expansion joints are also employed in foundation isolation, where they help reduce vibrations from external sources such as traffic, trains, or nearby construction. This minimizes the transmission of vibrations to the building’s structure.
- Bridges and Overpasses: In construction projects that involve bridges or overpasses, rubber expansion joints are used to absorb movement between concrete segments, allowing for thermal expansion and contraction without causing damage to the bridge structure.
Fire Protection Systems:
- Sprinkler Systems: Rubber expansion joints are used in sprinkler systems to accommodate movement caused by thermal expansion and vibration, ensuring the reliability and functionality of fire protection systems in buildings.

Vibration Isolators Solution

High-Efficiency Vibration Isolation: Provide specially designed vibration isolators that effectively reduce vibrations generated during equipment operation, protecting pipelines and equipment from damage.

Adaptability to Dynamic Loads: The design of the isolators should accommodate the dynamic load variations of petrochemical equipment, ensuring the stability and safety of the machinery.

Improved Operating Environment: By lowering vibration and noise levels, the operating environment is enhanced, increasing the comfort and safety of employees.

Zhuhai Wan Zai Hilton Hotel’s 580 million yuan project bulk purchased Songjiang Group’s compensators and expansion joints for pipeline vibration and noise reduction.

In 2014, Songjiang supplied vibration and noise-reducing spring isolators and rubber joints for the JW Marriott Hotel project in Qingshuiwan, Hainan.Create a Silent Hotel.

Songjiang supplies vibration isolators and rubber expansion joints to several Sheraton hotels in China, dedicated to creating world-class ultra-clean five-star hotels.

Songjiang supplies pump room vibration isolators to star-rated hotels, including Fuzhou Shangri-La. solators reduce vibration and noise, ensuring a comfortable environment.

Other Projects Involved by Songjiang - Reference List

The Shanghai Shunyan Technology Industrial Park Chiller Unit Reconstruction and Expansion Project uses high-standard air vibration isolators to completely silence the vibration equipment.

The Dezhou Kangbo Mansion Energy Station Project uses Shanghai Songjiang DN350 large-diameter rubber joints, which serve to reduce vibration and noise.
The Wuhan Jingrui Tianci Project utilizes QT450 material ductile rubber joints for the life water pump group, offering high strength, good toughness, strong plasticity, and resistance to rust.
The Shanghai World Expo Urban Best Practices Area Lithium Bromide Unit Flue Gas Waste Heat Recovery Renovation Project employs rubber joints made of carbon steel flanges.
The Hefei Rongqiao Yucheng Mall Air Conditioning Unit Project is equipped with suspended air conditioning unit spring vibration isolators, which help with sound insulation and noise reduction.
The Shangshui Forest Peninsula Urban Water Supply Project in Zhoukou, Henan utilizes 304 stainless steel flange rubber joint products that meet drinking water standards.
The Zhengzhou Shuxiang Huafu Transformer Noise and Vibration Control Project employs adjustable spring vibration isolators, providing a quiet environment for work and living.
The Zhongshan Tanzhou Youyue Home Air Conditioning Project uses rubber joints made of natural rubber and carbon steel flanges, ensuring a long service life and durability.
The Xiamen Central Seawater Source Energy Station Project employs large-diameter flexible rubber joints with limit stops, which are leak-proof, damage-resistant, and have a long lifespan.
The Tianjin Shenhu Mansion Heating Station Project uses flange rubber joints with limit stops, featuring carbon steel flanges and pure natural rubber, with a commitment to being free of recycled rubber.