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.

HOSE TERMINOLOGY Annular – A Hose profile that is designed so each convolution is a separate circle or ring. Braid – Woven wire cover placed over hose which prevents elongation of the hose and permits higher working pressure. Close Pitch- More corrugations per foot which renders the longest f

Bellows Expansion Joint Styles Axial Joint Axial bellows expansion joints are designed to accommodate compressive or extension movements along the bellows longitudinals axis.Movements available can be specified as amounts from a “neutral length”.The neutral length is the theoretical length before mo

Bellows Material Selection Guide

Assembly Installation Fustar Corrugated hose is engineered to provide maximum service life when properly installed. Improper installation,incorrect flexing or careless handling in an application will reduce the effective service life of the hose and cause premature failure of assembly. The following