Expansion Joints are intended for compensating movements resulting from misalignment, for absorbing vibration and thermal movement in pipework or ducting. These products are widely used in Steel, Petrochemical, Shipbuilding Industries, Gas and Diesel Engines and total Energy Plants to name a few. TFC-Flexible Piping Systems design, manufacture and market a complete range of Metallic, Fabric, Rubber and PTFE expansion joints.

Metallic
Metallic Expansion Joints can be manufactured in a wide range of metallic bellows designs using a wide range of materials. Options include the simplest convoluted bellows used in petroleum refineries to designs including pressure balanced, hinge and tied units, externally pressurised, multi-ply and multiply teasable bellows. Materials include all types of stainless steels and high grade nickel alloy steels.

Non-Metallic
TFC-Flexible Piping Systems non-metallic joints are produced in various configurations in order to meet virtually any application requirement and operating conditions. They can be engineered to fit into existing systems without major changes in duct work. These joints are offered in either integral flange or belt-type geometry. They are designed not only for relieving stress due to thermal conditions but to eliminate transmission of vibration caused by fans and other equipment in ducting systems. TFC-Flexible Piping Systems are exclusive distributors for Chemfab’s Darlyn line of superior corrosion resistant fabrics. Darlyn materials provide exceptional performance, even in the severe chemical environments found in ducts on flue gas desulpharisation plants and pulp and paper recovery boiler systems.

Rubber and PTFE
TFC-Flexible Piping Systems rubber and PTFE expansion joints provide relief from stresses caused by thermal expansion and contraction in pipelines or ducting systems. Continuing movement is experienced in these systems because of verying ambient temperatures, differences in temperature of materials being handled, and differences in composition. TFC-Flexible Piping Systems expansion joints absorb this unavoidable movement, thereby eliminating the danger of buckling or pulling apart and the expensive maintenance costs that would result. Suitable for most industrial applications such as:

• Industrial process piping systems
  
• Water and wastewater systems
  
• Petrochemical
  
• Heating and ventilation systems
  
• Power generation
  
• Pulp and paper
  
• Air-conditioning