Metallic Expansion Joints
Durable Solutions for Industrial Applications
Metallic Expansion Joints
Metallic Expansion Joints (also called as metal below expansion joints), these are flexible connectors in where piping system exist. The main work of these bellows is absorb thermal expansion, vibration and movement. These are made from high quality stainless steel and other alloys. In high temperature and high pressure these joints help to piping system work better and give surety.
Why Metallic Expansion Joints are important?
In piping system regularly exposes heat pressure, extreme temperature. Without proper management through axial, lateral, angular movements these pipes can leak, crack or fail. Metallic Expansion Joints helps these problems and works smooth mainly in piping systems.
Key Features
- Available in stainless steel (SS 304, SS 316, Inconel, Hastelloy etc)
- Pressure range: Up to 100 bar
- Temperature range: -200°C to +800°C
- Customized flanged, welded or threaded connections.
Why use Metallic Expansion Joints?
Absorb heat expansion: It helps to manage stress due to high temperature changes in pipelines.
Reduce vibration and noise: Helps to run smoothly and safely.
High Durability: resist to corrosion, chemicals and extreme conditions.
Compact and flexible: compared to other joints it saves space.
Custom design: Can be manufacture whatever requirement is in industries.
Types of Metallic Expansion Joints
- Axial Expansion Joints – Used for thermal expansion along the pipe axis
- Lateral expansion Joints – Helps to absorb lateral movement in piping system
- Universal Expansion Joints – It helps to absorb heat in axial, lateral and angular.
- Hinged and Gimbal expansion Joints – Only made for specific movement
Application Industries
Metallic Expansion Joints are used in various industries includes:
Power plant and refineries: to manage steam and hot fluid pipes.
Oil and gas: Uses for onshore and offshore piping systems.
Chemical and petrochemical industries: To manage high temperature fluids and resist corrosion.
HVAC and boiler system: For hot water and steam distribution.
Steel, cement and paper plants: to manage heavy duty applications.
Marine and ship building: Uses for engine exhaust and cooling system.