316 stainless steel is more resistant to chloride ion corrosion and is more suitable for wet steam systems; 304 stainless steel is suitable for dry steam applications.

The braided layer enhances radial pressure resistance and is suitable for high-pressure applications; the unbraided structure is lighter and suitable for vacuum/low-pressure applications.

A flexible metal hose is a flexible piping component composed of a corrugated tube, a braided layer, and end fittings.  It absorbs vibration and displacement through the elastic deformation of the corrugated tube, and is used to transport gas, liquid, or steam media.

The sample production cycle is 2-4 weeks, and the mass production cycle is 6-8 weeks, depending on the complexity and quantity of the customization.

Yes, custom sizes are available for outer diameter, length, end connections, etc., to meet specific application requirements.

Inconel alloys are resistant to high temperatures (≤1100℃) and are suitable for aircraft engines; titanium alloys are lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for medical equipment.

Welded bellows have thinner walls and higher precision, making them suitable for sealing applications; formed bellows have stronger displacement compensation capabilities and are suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.

Metal bellows are elastic components made from thin-walled metal materials through welding or forming processes, used to compensate for displacement, maintain sealing, and absorb vibration.

Contraction joints control shrinkage cracks (preventing cracking), while expansion joints absorb thermal expansion and displacement (preventing deformation). The two have different design principles but both are structural deformation control measures.

A construction joint is a temporary joint for construction phasing, while an expansion joint is a permanent deformation joint (designed and pre-planned). The two are not interchangeable – the former is for construction needs, the latter for functional requirements.

Both control joints (to control shrinkage) and expansion joints (to absorb thermal displacement) are needed in buildings; expansion joints are mainly used in piping systems, while control joints are mostly used in concrete structures.

Expansion joints are used to absorb thermal displacement and structural deformation, while control joints are used to control concrete shrinkage cracks.  The two functions are complementary, but their application scenarios differ – both are needed in buildings.