
As an elastic compensation element that can expand and contract freely, the expansion joint has the advantages of reliable work, good performance and compact structure, and has been widely used in the chemical industry, metallurgy, nuclear energy and other sectors. In terms of the shape of the corrugation, U-shaped expansion joints are widely used, followed by Ω-shaped and C-shaped expansion joints. The expansion joints used in pipelines are divided into pressure balance type, hinge type and universal joint type in terms of structural compensation.