Metal bellows are elastic vessels that can be compressed upon the application of pressure to the bellows’ outside surfaces, or extended under vacuum forces. When the pressure or vacuum force is alleviated, the bellows returns to its original shape as long as it has not been forced beyond its capacity. They are cylindrical vessels made of heavy duty metals like stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, and more. Tube-shaped bellows and [...]
One way or another, things sometimes go wrong and equipment can break. This can cause a variety of problems for your business, since replacing parts can take time and resources that you might not have. Even if you do have the means of repairing your equipment, doing so will interrupt the flow of business and cause problems for your bottom line. Understanding why your metal expansion joints might fail can [...]
A piping system's expansion joints function in a number of different roles. While this versatility makes them very valuable components, it also means that there are many different causes of expansion joint failure. Know these important aspects surrounding the life expectancy of your stainless steel expansion joints and you'll be better prepared to replace them when necessary. What is the life expectancy of pipe expansion joints? When the design, [...]
Metal bellows have been relied upon in various manufacturing methods across various industries. They play a vital role in sensing and sealing applications. Bellows can convert changes in their internal or external pressure into an applied force; at the same time, they deflect elastically in response to this force and exert a reactive force. Essentially, metal bellows act as piston-spring combination. Despite the fact that they are used in so [...]
When it comes to manufacturing parts, it's easy to get certain details confused. Many mechanical items look at least somewhat similar, especially to the untrained eye. However, getting pieces confused can cause problems in your machine design or repair, as well as generally reducing the efficiency of your work setup. Two components that are easy to confuse with one another are exhaust bellows and flex hoses, but the difference can [...]
In the manufacturing industry, efficiency is essential to maximizing output. Every piece of the puzzle needs to be operating at peak capacity in order for you to see the best results from your manufacturing operations. If you're not making use of the most efficient components and materials, you could be missing out on profits without even realizing it. One component you might be overlooking in your manufacturing? Metal bellows. But [...]
Growth and expansion is the ultimate end goal of just about any business or company, and the manufacturing industry is no exception to this rule. At the end of the day, expansion is good news for just about any business, but expansion means increased strain on your existing equipment and facilities. If you want to see your business thrive, here are a few ways to prepare your workplace for [...]
In manufacturing and related industries, many components are essential to the smooth operation of machinery and work processes. However, a lot of these components, such as metal bellows or stainless steel expansion joints, are a mystery to many, including the people who work with them. But what are metal expansion joints used for, and could they be useful in your machinery? Read on to learn the basics of metal expansion [...]
Cars and trucks are, at the core, just very common types of heavy machinery. Most people don't tend to think of them this way because of how common they are in the average person's day compared to most heavy machinery, but in essence, vehicles are just machines. Like any other machines, they can break down or have parts malfunction. For when your vehicle's exhaust flex pipe is causing your car [...]
Between ensuring that you're receiving high-quality metal and knowing that you're getting the right type of joint for your application, it can be difficult to know which expansion joint to get. In order to help you make the right decision for your manufacturing, here are some of the basic types of expansion joints that you should know about. Single Expansion Joints: Made by attaching fittings to a single bellows, these [...]
