High-Performance Formed Bellows

Formed Bellows

High-precision flexible solutions for thermal expansion and vibration compensation.


Product Overview

Formed Bellows are elastic, thin-walled components produced through specialized hydraulic or mechanical forming processes. By transforming a standard tube into a convoluted geometry, these bellows provide exceptional flexibility while maintaining the pressure-containing integrity of a rigid pipe.

Technical Specifications

Specification Technical Details
Materials AISI 304, 316L, 321, Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy
Forming Process Seamless Hydraulic / Mechanical Expansion
Vacuum Integrity Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) Compatible (< 1x10⁻⁹ mbar·l/s)
Operating Temp Cryogenic (-200°C) to Extreme Heat (+800°C)

Core Advantages

  • Superior Fatigue Life: Engineered for millions of flex cycles under rated pressure.
  • Hermetic Sealing: 100% leak-proof construction, ideal for toxic or high-purity media.
  • Multi-Ply Technology: Optional multi-layer walls to balance high pressure and low spring rates.
  • Vibration Damping: Effectively isolates mechanical noise and high-frequency oscillations.

Primary Applications

Semiconductor / Vacuum Tech
Aerospace & Defense
Exhaust Gas Systems
Cryogenic Engineering
Nuclear Power Plants

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