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HKS - Lens Expansion Joints
Stainless steel expansion joints are essential components utilized in various industrial and mechanical systems to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction. These joints are crafted to absorb mechanical vibrations and reduce stress on pipework systems, thus preventing potential damages and ensuring system longevity. The product offerings include a range of versatile designs such as axial, lateral, angular, and universal expansion joints, each catering to different movement absorption needs. Constructed from corrugated stainless steel, these joints are robust, providing resilience against high pressure and temperature variances. Additionally, the inclusion of bellows materials and connection parts is tailored to facilitate specific media types and nominal widths, ensuring compatibility with a variety of installation environments. The designs provide an efficient solution for ensuring structural integrity across various engineering fields.
- Bellows materials
C steel (S235JR)
elevated temperature steels (P265GH, 16Mo3, 13 CrMo 44, etc.)
high-alloyed steel (1.4401, 1.4541, 1.4571, 1.4828, etc.)
various Ni alloys (2.4858, 2.4858, etc) - Connection parts
without additional connection parts
Weld ends
Fixed/Swivel flanges - Media
Fluids
Gases
abrasive media and solids - Nominal widths
DN50 to DN9000 (in circles)
any size in oval cross-sections - Operating temperature
up to 1000°C - Pressure levels
PN1 to PN100 - Construction shapes
circular
oval
Special shapes - Inner protection tube
Variations with or without inner guide tube and/or
Guide tube possible - Movement absorption
axial
lateral
angular
Combinations thereof
