DIN Standards Committee Shipbuilding and Marine Technology
VG 95964-1
Cylindrical elastomer expansion joints - Part 1: Type B and Type P, PN up to 10 and PN up to 50, DN 6 to DN 32, design principles, dimensions; Text in German and English
Zylindrische Kompensatoren aus Elastomeren - Teil 1: Form B und Form P, PN bis 10 und PN bis 50, DN 6 bis DN 32, Konstruktionsgrundlagen, Maße; Text Deutsch und Englisch
Overview
Cylindrical expansion joints, also known as rubber expansion joints, are indispensable for pipeline systems on vessels and submarines. Compared to the last edition (VG 95964-1:2009-11), this VG standard has been expanded to include Type P. Furthermore, the materials have been updated and consequently the title has also been amended. Cylindrical expansion joints are considered flexible connections used in assemblies for oils and fuels up to PN 10 and in assemblies for seawater (without additives) based on mineral oil up to PN 50. These compensators or the VG standard does not apply to or in aircraft. Basically the expansion joints are subject to type testing according to this standard. This standard has been prepared by the DIN Shipbuilding and Marine Technology Standards Committee (NSMT), Working Committee NA 132-02-09 AA "Kompensatoren" ("Expansion joints").
