Asbestos Engineering Co.

Asbestos Engineering Co. is a company that specializes in manufacturing pipe expansion joints, which are crucial components in piping systems. These joints are designed to absorb thermal expansion, contraction, and vibration that can occur in piping due to temperature changes, pressure variations, or mechanical stress. Their role is to ensure the structural integrity and longevity of pipes, while preventing damage to the system or connected components.
Bellows: The primary component, typically made of metal alloys (stainless steel, for instance), though asbestos might have been used in older models. In modern systems, other materials like rubber, PTFE, or graphite are often preferred due to safety concerns.

Vibration Dampening: Reduces the impact of vibration from pumps, turbines, or other mechanical systems.

Pressure Resistance: Rated to withstand internal pressures typical for the piping system.

Temperature Resistance: Able to handle the operating temperature range, which could range from cryogenic conditions to high temperatures.

HVAC Systems: To absorb thermal expansion and prevent pipe rupture.

Steam & Power Plants: To manage high temperature and pressure fluctuations.

Chemical Plants: To absorb expansion and contraction due to temperature and pressure changes in process lines.

Water Treatment: To handle movement in large pipeline systems subject to fluctuating pressures.

An expansion joint is a device used to allow movement in a piping system while containing pressure and the medium running through it.

Non Metallic expansion joints can take all six direction movements concurrently. The reactionary force on the ducting will be zero or No load shall be transferred from one fixed support to another due to the flexible nature of the expansion joint.

The fabric design shall be impermeable and zero leakage through the body of the fabric.

Due to the flexible nature of the fabric, large thermal movements can be accommodated in less flange to flange gap.