Expansion joints are fundamental parts of many modern industrial processes. They allow equipment to endure an enormous amount of stress without failing. They can be made of a variety of materials and take advantage of the properties of a bellows design to provide reliable service for the systems into which they're incorporated.

The Role of Expansion Joints

Expansion joints provide the flexibility that many industrial systems require to accommodate high pressures and temperatures. They are manufactured out of a variety of materials, though stainless steel is one of the most commonly seen options. They are sometimes made out of nickel alloys and sometimes out of fabric. Their role is to make sure that the systems on which they're installed can accommodate the changes in size that metals go through when they are heated and that those systems can endure mechanical force, such as that exerted by a seismic event or the vibration of the system itself.

Expanding and Contracting

Expansion joints are made out of material that has a convoluted structure. This allows the material to expand and contract without causing any damage to the duct or line onto which it is installed. There are oftentimes other systems attached to the expansion joints so that longitudinal force can be absorbed, as well.

Manufacturing and Engineering

Senior Flexonics Pathway can provide expansion joints in a wide range of materials. These materials all offer different expansion characteristics and are appropriate for usage in specific situation. Stainless steel, of course, is available and is one of the most popular choices. Senior Flexonics Pathway can offer these joints in any size required and can custom manufacture them to meet the needs of clients. With properly engineered and installed expansion joints, systems are more flexible, more reliable and more durable.

Having the right materials and right design for the expansion joints used on your systems is critical. SFP can help you to find the right combination of material, engineering and design to ensure that your processes are as safe and efficient as possible. If you need expansion joints installed for you, Senior Flexonics Pathway can provide that service, ensuring that it gets done right. They can also assemble the largest parts that they manufacture onsite, ensuring that something being too large to ship intact doesn't result in lost time or shutdowns and that those parts are assumed by professionals who understand the engineering and manufacturing techniques involved in making them.