Mining

Triad Bellows is a trusted supplier of heavy-duty metal expansion joints and exhaust bellows for the mining industry, delivering robust, U.S.-made solutions designed to withstand the intense mechanical stress, abrasive materials, and extreme thermal conditions found in mining and mineral processing operations. Built to meet the rigorous demands of concentrator plants, Triad’s expansion joints help ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of critical fluid and gas handling systems.

Slurry and Process Piping Systems – Absorb vibration and movement in pipelines carrying abrasive slurries and process water throughout the concentrator.

Tailings and Backfill Lines – Provide flexibility and pressure resistance in long-distance, high-solids-content pipelines used for waste and fill material transport.

Pump Discharge and Suction Connections – Isolate vibration and reduce fatigue on high-powered centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.

Dust Collection and Ventilation Ducts – Handle thermal expansion and structural movement in ducts serving baghouses, scrubbers, and exhaust systems.

Concentrate Dryer and Furnace Systems – Withstand high temperatures and thermal cycling in gas exhaust or hot air systems used in drying and smelting processes.

Cooling Water Systems – Manage temperature-related expansion in support piping for cooling and heat exchange systems.

Heavy Equipment Skids and Modules – Provide compact, durable joints that integrate into prefabricated mining equipment assemblies.

Custom Mining Solutions – Triad engineers expansion joints tailored to the specific pressures, abrasiveness, and layout challenges of mining operations.