Polytetrafluoroethylene corrugated pipe compensator (also known as expansion joint) is an industrial instrument used in pipeline systems with highly corrosive media to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction displacement and installation misalignment, reducing pipeline system vibration.

Compensator Installation Precautions

1. The installation of the compensator should be carried out according to the piping construction drawing and the compensator installation manual.

2. Piping installed with compensators must be properly guided and secured to ensure the compensator functions effectively. Therefore, the setup of guide and support brackets must strictly adhere to the technical specifications provided by the design department. For principles regarding the setup of guide and support brackets, please refer to the "Wavy Compensator Installation Guide."

3. The bellows used in compensators are formed from thin-walled stainless steel plates. Therefore, during transportation, lifting, and welding, it is crucial to avoid damaging the bellows due to reasons such as impact, scratches, sparking, and welding spatter.

4. Prior to installation, remove any foreign objects from the bellows and piping to ensure normal movement of the bellows.

5. Compensators with directional requirements should be installed according to the direction of the medium flow arrow.

6. To ensure the bellows is in good working condition, installation should not use the compensator's deformation, including axial, lateral, and torsional adjustments, to correct the installation errors in the pipeline position.

7. After the compensator is installed, remove all transport securing bolts painted yellow before the system is operated.