Protect the Life of Your Investment
More than 80% of fabric expansion joint failures encountered in the industry are not due to material fatigue, due to faulty installation and workmanship errors but originate from these factors. Small details overlooked in massive industrial projects pave the way for internal tearing of fabric components. Here are the rules to guarantee longevity:
1. Perfect Parallelism of Flange Surfaces (Axial Misalignment)
It is crucial to align ducts or pipes before seating the expansion joint. Although a certain axial misalignment tolerance is accounted for by our engineers, constant asymmetric installation load on a single point causes fabric wear. Pre-installation leveling is of vital importance.
2. Precision Torque Calibration (Bolt Torque)
3. Operational Measures Against External Physical Damage
Weld spatter from maintenance or welding operations immediately adjacent to the pipeline can puncture the outer silicone or PTFE layer. During and after installation, the expansion joint must be protected with a temporary fire-resistant blanket and insulation cutters must be used.
BundleTec Global Field Service as a team, we commit to these three golden rules in all your installations and extend your fabric life by up to 2 times.