Pressfit Pipes - Expansion Loops
Proper allowance in the pipe line is important to eliminate undue stress from thermal expansion.
Z-Shaped Expansion Compensator
Minimum leg length of Z-shaped pressfit piping temperature expansion loops:
U-Shaped Expansion Compensator
Minimum leg length of U-shaped pressfit piping temperature expansion loops:
- 1 in (inch) = 25.4 mm = 0.0254 m = 0.08333 ft
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• Temperature Expansion
Thermal expansion and expansion coefficients. Expansion pipes and tubes made of stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, plastics and more.
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