Expansion joints, also known as bellows or compensators, are designed to accommodate various types of movements within piping systems. These movements can range from slow thermal expansion or contraction to rapid vibrations, and they can occur in multiple directions, including axial, lateral, and angular.
1.Flexibility: The arch between the flanges ensures the joint’s flexibility, allowing it to handle different types of movements effectively.
2.Durability: Expansion joints are resistant to wear, weather, aging, and seawater, making them suitable for harsh environments.
3.Vacuum Capability: They are capable of maintaining 100% vacuum integrity.
4.Vibration and Noise Reduction: Installed between pumps and pipeline connectors, they help reduce vibration and noise, enhancing system stability.
5.Material Variety: Available in materials such as EPDM, Neoprene, Buna/Nitrile, Hypalon, Butyl, and natural rubber, catering to diverse operational needs.
6.Temperature Range: Suitable for temperatures up to 115°C, making them ideal for connecting vessels operating at different temperatures.
7.Size Range: Sizes vary from 32 mm to 1200 mm, accommodating a wide range of applications.
Expansion joints are commonly used in both suction and discharge scenarios due to their excellent stability and pressure capacity. They are particularly useful in dredging operations, where they are installed between the pump and pipeline connectors. This setup not only facilitates easy installation and removal but also significantly reduces vibration and noise, ensuring smoother operation.
Expansion joints are essential components in piping systems, providing flexibility, durability, and efficiency. Their ability to handle various movements and harsh conditions makes them indispensable in industries requiring reliable and long-lasting solutions.
| (1)Nominal Bore Size | 500mm,600mm,700mm,750mm,800mm,850mm,900mm,1000mm,1100mm,1200mm |
| (2)Hose Length | 0.3 m ~1 m (tolerance:±1% ) |
| (3)Working Pressure | up to 2.5 MPa |
| (4)Tolerable Vacuum | -0.08 MPa |
| Note: Specifications, pressures, colors, and other parameters can be customized to meet the customer’s specific requirements. | |
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