Machinery & Equipment
Metal expansion joints (also called compensators) are compensating elements for thermal expansion and relative movement in pipelines, containers and machines. They consist of one or more metal bellows, connectors at both ends, and tie rods that depend on the application. They are differentiated according to the three basic types of movement: axial, angular and lateral expansion joints.
- Types
- Axial Expansion Joints · Angular Expansion Joints · Lateral Expansion Joints
- Applications
- Petrochemical Industry · Power Generation Industry · Heavy Industry
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