Metallic Bellows Expansion Joints | High-pressure pipelines, thermal management | Pressure Rating: 3500 psi (Industry) ▲ 4200 psi (Base) ▲ 5000 psi (Advanced) (ASME PCC-1 compliant) Material: ASTM A240 (Industry) ▲ 304 Stainless Steel (Base) ▲ 316L (Advanced) | Handles extreme pressures (up to 5000 psi), compact design, corrosion resistance (Advanced) | Higher cost, requires precise installation, limited to axial movement only |
Flange Tie Rod Compensators | Axial movement compensation in pipelines | Axial Movement: ±25mm (Industry) ▲ ±35mm (Base) ▲ ±50mm (Advanced) Material: Mild Steel (Industry) ▲ Stainless Steel (Base) ▲ Alloy 200 (Advanced) | Cost-effective (Base), customizable movement range, robust durability (Advanced) | Moderate pressure capacity, requires frequent alignment checks |
Stainless Steel Expansion Joints | Corrosive environments (chemical plants) | Corrosion Resistance: ASTM A240 (Industry) ▲ ASTM A276 (Base) ▲ ASTM A789 (Advanced) Temp Range: -20°C to 400°C (Industry) ▲ -40°C to 600°C (Base) ▲ -50°C to 800°C (Advanced) | Withstands harsh chemicals, wide temperature tolerance, long lifespan (15+ years) | Higher upfront cost, heavier than polyethylene alternatives |
Carbon Steel Expansion Joints | General industrial pipelines | Pressure Rating: 3000 psi (Industry) ▲ 3200 psi (Base) ▲ 3500 psi (Advanced) Cost: $X (Industry) ▲ $X-10% (Base) ▲ $X+5% (Advanced) | Lower cost, sufficient for non-corrosive fluids, lightweight | Prone to corrosion without coatings, limited lifespan in acidic environments |
Polyethylene Pipe Fittings | Water distribution, non-corrosive fluids | Chemical Resistance: ASTM D1784 (Industry) ▲ ASTM D2762 (Base) ▲ ASTM D3032 (Advanced) Flexibility: 30% bend (Industry) ▲ 40% (Base) ▲ 50% (Advanced) | Lightweight, UV-resistant (Advanced), easy installation | Lower pressure capacity (max 150 psi), not suitable for high-temperature systems |
Forged Steel Flanges | High-pressure refinery connections | Pressure Rating: 2000 psi (Industry) ▲ 2500 psi (Base) ▲ 3000 psi (Advanced) Material: ASTM A105 (Industry) ▲ ASTM A182 F316 (Base) ▲ ASTM A182 F51 (Advanced) | Leak-proof seal, high strength, corrosion resistance (Advanced) | Heavyweight, requires skilled welding, costly for large-scale projects |