Fabric expansion joints: how to install them correctly?
Today we are going to talk about fabric expansion joints and their correct installation. In other previous posts we have focused on: the materials we use to realize them, their maintenance and the advantages that they can entail in a plant. Why dedicate an article to...
Maintenance of fabric expansion joint : what to know
When we speak about plant maintenance, the companies immediately think about activities that take a lot of time and money, without realizing that skipping the periodic maintenance can lead to serious problems. In fact there is a risk of several problems that may...
Fabric expansion joint is 100% gas tight?
The tightness of a fabric expansion joint depends on two key factors: the permeability of the materials used and the level of tightness in the flange area. Multilayer fabric expansion joints with porous textile materials exhibit significant permeability, whereas...
When a fabric expansion joint can avoid the shutdown of a combined cycle plant
When a plant stops due to a breakdown, it is necessary to solve quickly the problem, in order to restart the production, as soon as possible. As you know, any downtime means a significant economic loss. In particular if the damage is on a metal expansion joint, placed...
