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- Expansion joints are used extensively in power stations where the
potential energy of the fuel is converted into electrical energy.
The problem of thermal expansion is well known with steam or gas turbines,
but the application of all kinds of expansion joints also becomes vital
in long distance steam or hot-water distribution systems.
These systems require the installation of large diameter pipelines
transporting media at high temperature and pressure over long distances.
Since they are often buried, the expansion joints must provide decades
of reliable service without maintenance.
- Flexible Metal, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal bellows-type
expansion joints for industrial applications. With particular expertise
in the Power Generation industry, FMI works closely with major power
producers, contractors, and engineering firms involved with new and
existing power plants. We are accustomed to minimizing our customersí
downtime for repairs and upgrades by quickly understanding the scope of
a project, and dedicating the needed resources to make it happen on
schedule.
- In addition to expansion joints, FMI has broad experience in
engineering metal hose and bellows assemblies for OEM applications
in portable generator sets, gas and steam turbines, and next-generation
technologies like fuel cell based distributed-generation systems.
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