Bellows Expansion Joint Inspection During and Immediately After System Pressure Tests WARNING : EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHILE INSPECTING ANY PRESSURIZED SYSTEM OR COMPONENT.A visual inspection of the system shall include checking for the following:u Evidence of leakage or loss of pressure. u

Expansion Joint Glossary of Terms PLANAR PIPE GUIDE. A planar pipe guide is one which permits transverse movment and/or bending of the pipeline in one plane.It is commonly used in applications involving lateral deflection or angular ratation resulating from “L” or “Z” shaped piping configurations. P

Expansion Joint Glossary of Terms EXPANSION JOINT. Any device containing one or more bellows used to absorb dimensional changes,such as those caused by thermal expansion or contraction of a pipeline,duct,or vessel. FLANGED ENDS.The ends of an expansion joint equipped with flanges for the purpose of

Expansion Joint Glossary of Terms 1Fustar Bellows has adopted and encourages the use of the definitions of expansion joints and related equipment as published by The Expansion Joint Mnufactures Association. The definitions are taken,in part,from the Fifth Edition of the EJMA Standards. ANCHOR,DIRECT

Flexible Metal Hose Corrosion Resistance General Flexible metal elements are basically suitable for the transport of critical fluids if a sufficient resistance is ensured against all corrosive media that may occur during the entire lifetime. The flexibility of the corrugated elements like bellows o

EXPANSION JOINT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Metal Bellows Expansion Joints have been designed to absorb a specified amount of movement by flexing of the thingauge convolutions. If proper care is not taken during installation,it may reduce the cycle life and the pressure capacity of the expansion joint

Flexible Hose - Modes of Movement & Motion FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING MODES OF MOVEMENT.1. STATIC INSTALLATIONS : Where the flexible hose is used to connect pipe work out of alignment and remain in static position.2. OCCASIONAL FLEXING : When the hose is only required to flex occasio

SS CORRUGATED FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE END CONNECTIONS

Flexible Metal Hose Installing To assure maxium service life,the following precaution should be adhered to when installing a flexible metal hose assembly.

Fustar Metal Hoses The Superior Product Fustar metal hose assemblies are designed for applications where chemicals and temperature extremes,either from media or atmosphere ,are present.Factory welded and ready to install,these Fustar metal hose assemblies are leak-free,full vacuum hose solutions.