The term metal bellows refers to a structure that is composed of one or more stainless steel sleeves fitted into one another and is rendered elastic by the introduction of parallel corrugations.
Metal bellows can be arranged to complete combinations of metal bellows (expansion joints). Thus, every specific requirement can be met.
By forming the radial, parallel, omega-shaped corrugations, the material becomes strain hardened, thus attaining the properties of high compressive strength and flexibility. Various methods can be applied to create the corrugations – using mechanical, hydraulic means or by elastomer deformation. The applied method is based on the geometry of the metal bellows, the material and the quantity to be produced.
Flexomat GmbH is able to determine the design of the optimum component and manufacture the same for almost every application, as part of the various existing manufacturing processes, based on the wide range of material qualities and material thickness values and an individual calculation and design of the metal bellows.
