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

Installation Precautions for Compensator

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

2. The pipeline installing the compensator must be properly guided and secured to ensure the compensator functions effectively. Therefore, the setup of guiding and securing brackets must strictly adhere to the technical documents provided by the design department. For the principles of guiding and securing bracket setup, please refer to the "Wavy Compensator Installation Guide."

3. The bellows used in compensators are formed from thin-walled stainless steel plates, so it is important during transportation, lifting, and welding to avoid damage to the bellows from impacts, scratches, sparks, and welding splatter.

4. Prior to installation, clear out any foreign objects from the bellows and pipeline to ensure normal movement of the bellows.

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

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

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