As explained in Medium in the article “What is the Need of Expansion Joints and Bellows in Piping Systems?”, virtually every manufacturing industry relies on piping systems to transport fluids or gases under various temperature and pressure conditions. A crucial component in maintaining these systems’ performance and safety is the proper use of expansion joints and bellows.

Without expansion joints, piping systems would be vulnerable to thermal expansion and contraction, leading to excessive stress, pipe bending, and weld cracking. Expansion joints, often built from corrugated metal bellows, are engineered to absorb movement and reduce this stress. They flex with the system, maintaining flow efficiency and structural integrity even under extreme temperature variations.

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