Bachmann Industries Bachmann metallic expansion joints are designed and manufactured in strict accordance with EJMA standards unless specified otherwise. Specializing in custom highly engineered custom designs for critical service applications, we provide solutions for even the most difficult expansion joint challenges.
Bachmann® Convo-Flex Series High-Performance Round Convoluted Expansion Joints
- Full range of sizes available
- Customization for specific application
- Many accessories available: internal sleeves, hinges, pantographs, covers, two-ply testable bellows, etc.
- Materials selected based on application parameters, including stainless steels and nickel alloys
- Butt-weld and flanged end connections available
Single Type Expansion Joint
The Single Expansion Joint (the simplest expansion joint form of single bellows construction) is usually applied in applications of either straight axial extension or axial compression; however, a combination of axial, with limited amounts of lateral and angular rotation can be accommodated.
Universal Expansion Joint
The Universal Expansion Joint (articulated double expansion joint-containing two bellows joined by a common connector for the purpose of absorbing any combination of the three basic movements: axial movement, lateral deflection and angular rotation)usually furnished with control rods to distribute the movement between the two bellows of the expansion joint and to stabilize the common connector.
Overall control rods govern the movement of the center pipe section and equally divide motion between the bellows elements. This configuration is used primarily for lateral deflection but can accommodate axial movement as well. Another application for this type of expansion joint utilizes overall tie rods which fix the overall length of the expansion joint and contain full pressure thrust (Only lateral deflection is accommodated.
Hinged Expansion Joint
The Hinged Expansion Joint (an overall hinge mechanism which when furnished with fixed hinge points allows angular rotation in a single plane) is usually used as a pair separated by a pipe section. The combination in turn absorbs thermal motion in one plane. Used in sets of two or three to function properly. An alternate hinge type expansion joint is the slotted type (one of the hinge members has a slotted hole which allows axial motion and rotation). These hinge devices are usually used as a pair with external anchoring devices provided within the piping system.
Gimbal Expansion Joint
The Gimbal Expansion Joint (an extension of the hinge type,allowing rotation in any plane) is used in pairs to accommodate lateral deflection in any plane. The pressure thrust is contained within the gimbal arrangement. The most common use is a three-dimensional system with two gimbals in combination with one hinged expansion joint. This system accommodates thermal motion in three planes.
Custom Engineered Metallic Expansion Joints
Bachmann® Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
These 36″ diameter expansion joints were part of an order for sixteen high temperature units. The expansion joints shown are designed to operate at 15 psig internal pressure at 1800°F.
Bachmann® Steam-Purged Hinged Expansion Joint
This metallic bellows expansion joint was supplied as part of an order for seven expansion joints on the hot oil quench process for a Naptha Cracking Facility. The 24″ ID refractory joint was designed for 50 psig at 1200° F and lateral movements approaching 6.5″.
Bachmann® Tied Universal Expansion Joint
This 35-foot long expansion joint was ordered by a wood chip gasification plant. The equipment is subject to very abrasive flow media and designed to operate at 15 psig internal pressure at 2000°F.
Bachmann® Pressure Balanced Elbow Expansion Joint
This 90-degree elbow is 78″ diameter x 190″ long and incorporates an over pressure rupture disc for steam condenser service.
Bachmann® Tied Universal Expansion Joint
This 114″ diameter x 364″ joint incorporates a blind tee, 5-piece miter elbow, vane, and 2-ply bellows with monitoring indicators.