The Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill is a state-of-the-art sugar factory, established through an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project signed in 2017 between Guangxi Construction Engineering First Installation Co., Ltd. and Japan’s Mitsui & Co., Ltd. With a contract value of approximately 2 billion RMB, this project represents the pinnacle of sugar mill technology in Asia. The factory, located in Uthai Thani province, is designed to process 24,000 tons of sugarcane and produce 1,000 tons of refined sugar per day. The project was completed and operational by October 30, 2019. To ensure seamless progress, a dedicated safety production promotion team was formed, integrating stringent safety management standards to meet the exacting demands of the project.

As a company specializing in industrial vibration control and pipeline connection solutions, Shanghai Songjiang Group has been dedicated to developing and producing high-quality EPDM rubber expansion joints for global industries. With advanced technology and extensive experience, Songjiang Group has become a trusted partner in the industrial field. For large-scale and technologically advanced projects like the Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill, selecting high-quality equipment and accessories is crucial. In this regard, the EPDM rubber expansion joints produced by Shanghai Songjiang Group have demonstrated outstanding performance and reliability, successfully applied in this project.
Advantages of EPDM Rubber Expansion Joints
Excellent Wear Resistance
Songjiang EPDM rubber expansion joints utilize high-quality EPDM rubber material, meticulously designed for exceptional wear resistance. This is particularly vital for equipment frequently used in industrial environments like sugar mills, effectively prolonging lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
Secure Connections
Equipped with flanges treated with hot-dip galvanization, EPDM rubber expansion joints ensure robust connections resistant to corrosion. In large-scale projects like the Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill, secure pipeline connections are paramount, and EPDM rubber expansion joints provide reliable solutions.
Superior Weather Resistance
EPDM rubber material boasts excellent weather resistance and aging resistance, adapting to various climate conditions and environmental changes. This enables the rubber expansion joints to operate stably in Thailand’s hot and humid climate, providing reliable support for the sugar mill’s continuous production.
High-Strength Tie Rods
EPDM rubber expansion joints feature tie rods made of high-strength carbon steel, ensuring structural stability and durability of the equipment. This is particularly crucial for pipeline systems handling high-pressure and high-temperature fluids, effectively absorbing vibrations and coping with thermal expansion and contraction.
Application in Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill
In the Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill project, Songjiang EPDM rubber expansion joints have been successfully applied in various critical equipment and pipeline connections. Across different production stages of the sugar mill, where a large number of equipment and pipeline connections are involved, Songjiang EPDM rubber expansion joints have provided reliable connection solutions, ensuring the stable operation of the production system. Especially in high-temperature and high-pressure connections of thermal processing equipment, the exceptional performance of these joints has made them an ideal choice.
Furthermore, in the long-term operation of pipeline systems, issues such as vibration and thermal expansion and contraction may affect connection components. However, the high-strength tie rod design of Songjiang EPDM rubber expansion joints effectively mitigates these issues, ensuring the stability of the pipeline system.In summary,the implementation of EPDM rubber expansion joints in the Thailand Mitsui KSP Sugar Mill has received positive feedback. The joints have proven to be reliable, efficient, and durable under demanding operational conditions, contributing to the overall success and high performance of the sugar mill.


