An expansion joint holds parts together, allowing temperature-induced expansion and reducing detrimental movement due to various weather conditions. Expansion joints absorb heat-induced expansion and contraction, take in vibrations, hold parts together, and allow movement due to settlement or earthquakes. They are often in bridges and sidewalks. You can also find them in sections of buildings, piping systems, and ships because expansion joints also reduce leakage and failure. There are many [...]

In any high-pressure piping system, it’s crucial to regularly inspect any components involved, including expansion joints. Any application that uses them shouldn’t overlook the importance of regular expansion joint inspection; these parts are responsible for regulating extreme pressure changes due to temperature and vibrations. Expansion joints need the ability to move freely, and if they fail, the entire piping system fails. Creating a checklist for installation and ongoing use can [...]

A range of applications use metal expansion joints to absorb pressure, temperatures, and vibrations to allow systems to work properly. Engineers design expansion joints to move at different angles depending on the services needed, such as the expansion and contraction of materials, holding pieces together, or providing movement from seismic activity. Integral systems would fail without expansion joints. They wouldn’t be able to absorb pressure and withstand extreme temperatures. Learn [...]

A range of industrial and mechanical applications use metal bellows to absorb pressure by compressing, extending, or bending. Bellows manufacturers use different materials and methods to make these ubiquitous parts, so it can be difficult to decide what kind of bellows your system needs. When deciding on a metal bellows for your system, you need to consider how the application will use the bellows. Read this blog to learn [...]

Many different industries use metal bellows in applications like pumps, piping systems, or even altitude sensors for aeronautics. Metal bellows absorb pressure and vibrations to help systems function properly. But what are the different types of metal bellows? Explore the three main types of metal bellows explained below. Formed Bellows Formed bellows, sometimes called convoluted bellows, are a series of tubes created from a single sheet of metal. Manufacturers create [...]