Thanks. One more question: I am looking at a situation where the piping is axially aligned, guided and properly anchored. However, the required working pressure is more than 150 psig. What would be the main reason not to use a sleeve type? Is it the required working pressure only?
As mentioned...
Sorry for late reaction, i had a few days of vacation ;)
@btrueblood
Thanks for additional info. Regarding the tendency of a bellows-type joint to expand under pressure; we are now testing a newly developed sleeve joint with bellow that does not want to expand/contract under pressure. First...
Latexman, thanks for your reply. I understand that all these factors are of great importance. However, my real question is, if these joints are successfully tested why should it be less safe than using a flanged joint which has the same burst pressure?
I am looking for rubber expansion joints with straight sleeves to use with hose clamps at 6-10 BAR working pressure. The first reactions are not to do this, but why? Can anyone explain me why I should not do this? When they are tested on burst (3-4 x working pressure) it should be Ok, or not?
