Expansion joints play critical roles in helping pipes endure expansions and contractions. The joints need anchors to do their jobs, and installing these products can help the joints perform for a longer amount of time. Learn below how far an anchor should be from your expansion joint. An Anchor’s Role Although expansion joints play a critical role in absorbing the stresses of pipes, something must absorb the stress of joints. [...]

When looking at a pipeline, you’ll notice the different elements that come together and support its functionality. Expansion joints and couplings are beneficial devices that facilitate the transport of materials; however, it can be easy to confuse the two. When comparing expansion joints to couplings, what’s the difference? Continue reading to learn more! What Is an Expansion Joint? Most metal expansion joints are highly engineered components with one or more [...]

Regardless of the pipe material you use during a project, one aspect remains true: the effect of thermal expansion and contraction on the system. This relatively natural change can shift pipework, prompting the use of remedies to alleviate pressure. While thermal expansion and contraction are inevitable in many projects, you can reduce their effects by designing and installing the correct expansion joint. Delve into why the shape of your expansion [...]

Metal expansion joints are critical components of piping systems in homes and buildings. While they have several applications in different industries, their purpose remains the same: they absorb vibrations and mitigate the consequences of thermal expansion and contraction. However, equipment may not always function optimally, indicating potential issues in need of attention. Here are three tips for diagnosing your expansion joint problems that could help prevent damage to a pipe [...]

Having the proper pipe alignment can go a long way. An adequate alignment can relieve supports and guides from excessive stress and prevent failure. However, there are several essential factors construction teams must consider when creating a piping system, as an incomplete alignment can pose issues for sensitive equipment.Here are the common sources of piping misalignment and how to solve the problem.Construction ToleranceTolerances in construction and engineering typically refer to [...]

As an integral part of piping systems, expansion joints absorb thermal expansion in the piping, absorb excessive vibrations and correct misalignment concerns to ensure all systems work correctly. With additional applications in car exhaust systems and HVAC units, you can find these parts in both rubber and metal. Despite their similar functions, some differences place metal expansion joints at an advantage when using them for projects. Continue reading below [...]

Expansion joints serve multiple purposes in pipe work and duct systems to mitigate damage caused by thermal growth. However, high heat has a significant influence on the manufacture and intention of metal bellows. This article will discover three ways temperature can affect your expansion joints. Thermal Expansion When metal bellows come into contact with high heat, their length, surface area, and volume expand. Expansion joints are helpful when mitigating the [...]

Are you considering upgrading your current piping system? Replacing expansion joints is a topic we discuss with each of our clients because it is specific to their necessary applications. Explore the three benefits of rectangular metal expansion joints in piping systems by reading below. Space Reduction Rectangular expansion joints can reduce the necessary space for absorbing movements. Take alternative configurations like bent pipes and loops, for example. By design, rectangular [...]

Your generators’s exhaust system has several components contributing to an efficient operation. Within the system exists metal bellows that create flexibility in areas and can withstand vibrations better than other pipes on the engine. These metal sections are called flex pipes or exhaust expansion joints and can fail from time to time, requiring replacement. However, it may not always be easy to distinguish when your flex pipe fails. In [...]

Metal expansion joints are an essential part of many piping systems. They reduce pipe stress, add flexibility, and permit movement that makes up for expansion and contractions resulting from environmental and temperature changes. Metal expansion joints also include bellows that allow flexibility and movement. Pipes could crack or break under pressure and compromise your entire building and piping system without these critical components. Expansion joints are made to last 15 [...]