calculate anchor loads with expansion joints

If the weight of the end fittings tends to cause the Bellows to bend the ends should be braced using wooden supports.Expansion Joints should not be stacked on top of each other or knocked against each other.The Expansion Joint should be stored on an even, solid surface in a clean and dry environment under a roof or other rainproof cover.The Expansion Joint must not be subjected to torsion during handling and installation.The Expansion Joint should not be lifted by slings or chains around the Bellows and must not be lifted in a manner, which causes the Bellows to be subjected to mechanical loads.

Transport fittings, tie rods, hinges or gimbals should not be used to sling and lift the Expansion Joint.We recommend that a visual inspection is carried out immediately on receipt of delivery of the Expansion Joint to ensure that it has not been damaged during shipment.

Failure in the Expansion Joint installation to comply with the installation instructions could reduce the service life and pressure capacity of the Expansion Joint, which could lead to damage or at worst breakdown of the Expansion Joint or the pipe system.

The necessary care should include taking the following advice. In order to achieve the maximum service life, pressure resistance and reliability, caution should be taken during Expansion Joint handling, Expansion Joint storage and Expansion Joint installation. The calculated service life of a Expansion Joint is based on the precondition that the Expansion Joint will never be subjected to mechanical or thermal load exceeding the stated design data.

Calculate anchor loads with expansion joints