Such a versatile device as bellows expansion joint completely solves the problem of pipeline destruction due to pressure surges or temperature changes. Sometimes the role of expansion joints is performed by the pipes themselves, but when it comes to the increased loads on the pipes, it is recommended to use effective additional protection measures. The operation of this device is based on the moment associated with the installation of a stainless steel structure, which is equipped with a special corrugated layer inside, it can both expand with a sharp jump in temperature and strongly contract under the influence of other factors of an aggressive or non-aggressive environment. This way, the pipelines remain intact.
How long should expansion joints work?
The service life of expansion joints with built-in bellows is unlimited, but in reality it is most often equal to the service life of the pipeline itself. It turns out that this equipment should be installed during the installation of a water supply system or other types of pipes. Only a qualified and experienced specialist has the right to do this. All this can also be said directly about the choice of bellows expansion joints, since they may have differences associated with what kind of environment they are intended for. For example, starting expansion joints are used to compensate for the temperature regime during the first start-up of the pipeline, but devices for heating pipes are used everywhere in apartment buildings intended for housing.
Saving on materials
The use of expansion joints in production and in everyday life significantly reduces the cost of pipes and pipelines, as they become more durable in use, thanks to the use of the above device.
