Adavantages of Fabric vs. Metal Expansion Joints


Reasons to choose a fabric pipe expansion joint	Reasons to choose a metal pipe expansion joint
Good for high temperature applications High movement capabilities No size restraints Less expensive to design and fabricate Generally low cost with quick delivery on larger sizes Easy to repair and preset Accomodates torsional movement	Maintenance Free Non-Combustible Withstand a large range of temperatures from high temperature to cryogenic Can be used for high pressure services Used for a variety of process conditions including air, steam, liquid, cryogenic, etc. Does not allow leakage of gases or liquids Two-ply testable bellows