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Thick Wall Pipe Expansion Joint

These may be a cost-effective option for large-diameter piping systems which operate at low pressure. Metals can be selected to satisfy different temperature conditions. The distribution of axial, angular, and lateral forces will be different when thick-wall pipe expansion joints are used. We can provide your design engineers with the potential forces and movements for the proper design of the structural members supporting the system. Thick-wall expansion joints are used primarily in heat exchangers and large diameter piping systems where thin-wall expansion joints would not be sufficient.

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Features

  • Simple to manufacture
  • Stable at high pressures
  • Absorbs small amounts of movement

Technical Information

Installation & Maintenance (Metallic Expansion Joints)
Metal Bellows Material
Types of Metallic Bellows Deflections
Bellows Expansion Joint Loads
How to Look for Signs of Expansion Joint Failure
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FAQs

How to Test an Expansion Joint?

How do metallic bellows function?

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Thick Wall Pipe Expansion Joint Extended Information

These may be a cost-effective option for large-diameter piping systems which operate at low pressure. Metals can be selected to satisfy different temperature conditions. The distribution of axial, angular, and lateral forces will be different when thick-wall pipe expansion joints are used. We can provide your design engineers with the potential forces and movements for the proper design of the structural members supporting the system. These joints have a long life which justifies the initial investment. Thick-wall expansion joints are used primarily in heat exchangers and large diameter piping systems where thin-wall expansion joints would not be sufficient. The bellows are typically fabricated from A516 Grade 70 material, with the thickness ranging from 3/16" to 1". Other materials are available to meet different temperature requirements.

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