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Ball Joint
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Airtight’s Ball Joint relieve stress and excessive wear and tear causing flexible hoses that wear out prematurely at the connection point.
- Increase the lifespan of your hose
- Ideal for CNC and low roof height applications
- Typical sizes: 200mm, 250mm, 315mm
Product Code example: BJ200 (for 200mm duct)
- Description
- Applications
- Features & Benefits
Description
Ball Joint
A Ball Joint provides flexible directional movement within industrial ducting, making it ideal for dust extraction systems connected to machinery or equipment with moving extraction points.
Unlike a standard duct bend with a fixed angle and direction, the joint can rotate in multiple directions to accommodate movement, changes in position and minor misalignment within the ducting system.
This provides greater flexibility where a rigid duct connection may not be suitable.
Flexible Movement for Dust Extraction Ducting
Machinery with moving components or adjustable extraction ports can require the connected ductwork to accommodate changes in position during operation.
A duct ball joint introduces movement at the connection point, allowing the duct to adjust with the equipment rather than remaining fixed in one position.
The comparable Nordfab design provides 360-degree directional movement and an average of 26 degrees of movement off-centre, providing greater directional flexibility than a standard fixed bend.
Connect Ducting to Moving Equipment
Ball joints are particularly useful when connecting ductwork or extraction hose to machinery with extraction ports that move or change position.
The adjustable connection can also help accommodate alignment differences between equipment and the main duct run, providing more flexibility when configuring an industrial extraction system.
Part of a Complete Modular Ducting System
Airtight Solutions supplies a comprehensive range of modular ducting and components for dust extraction, fume extraction and process ventilation systems.
Our range includes straight duct, bends, branches, reducers, dampers, flexible ducting, extraction hoods and specialist fittings for building, modifying or extending industrial extraction systems.
Whether you require an individual ducting component or assistance with a complete dust & fume extraction system, Airtight Solutions can assist with system design, equipment supply, ducting and installation. Contact us today for a quote!
Applications
Ball joints are suited to industrial extraction systems where flexibility or movement is required between the ductwork and connected equipment.
Common applications include:
- Dust extraction systems
- Machinery with moving extraction ports
- Adjustable machine connections
- Woodworking and joinery equipment
- Manufacturing and production machinery
- Process ventilation systems
- Flexible hose connections
- Ducting where directional adjustment is required
- New extraction systems and ducting modifications
Features & Benefits
Multi-directional movement
Allows the duct connection to move in multiple directions, providing greater flexibility than a standard fixed bend.
Ideal for moving machinery
Suitable for connecting extraction ducting or hose to equipment with extraction ports that move or change position.
Accommodates alignment changes
Provides flexibility where equipment and ductwork cannot be connected using a completely rigid arrangement.
Flexible ducting configuration
Allows greater freedom when configuring extraction connections in areas where a fixed-angle fitting may not be suitable.
Suitable for industrial extraction
Designed for integration into dust extraction and process ventilation systems.
Modular ducting integration
Can be incorporated alongside straight duct, bends, branches, reducers and other modular ducting components.
Suitable for new and existing systems
Can be used in new installations or when modifying existing extraction ductwork.
