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bellows expansion joint [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

A joint formed with flexible metal bellows which compress or stretch to compensate for linear expansion or contraction of the run of piping.

OBS

See also "expansion bellows" (or "bellows").

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

Manchon, généralement en acier, constitué d'une portion de tuyau ondulé entre deux brides, permettant de compenser pour les dilatations ou contractions subies.

Spanish

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