Let’s talk about the usage characteristics of sleeve compensators.
Release time:
Nov 03,2021
The sleeve compensator, also known as a tubular flexible joint, is a compensation device used in pipelines carrying hot fluids. It is primarily designed to absorb and compensate for axial thermal expansion displacements that occur after straight pipelines have been installed. This type of compensator is directly installed in pipelines that convey non-corrosive fluids—whether flowing in one direction or multiple directions.
The sleeve compensator, also known as a tubular elastic joint, is a compensation device used in pipelines carrying hot fluids. It is primarily designed to absorb and compensate for axial thermal expansion displacements that occur after straight pipelines have been installed. This type of compensator is directly installed in pipelines that convey non-corrosive fluids—whether flowing in one direction or multiple directions.

Sleeve-type expansion joints are widely used in pipelines for heating systems in towns and townships, as well as in industries such as metallurgy, mining, power generation, petrochemicals, and construction. They mainly consist of a sleeve (core pipe), an outer casing, and sealing materials. They mainly consist of a sleeve (core pipe), an outer casing, and sealing materials.
It is used to compensate for the axial elasticity of pipelines and axial rotation at arbitrary angles. With its compact size and large compensation capacity, it is suitable for media such as hot water, steam, and oil-based fluids. The sliding sleeve enables the outer sleeve to move relative to the inner sleeve, thereby accommodating thermal expansion. In the sleeve-type compensator, the inner sleeve is connected to the pipeline and employs a high-performance self-pressurizing dynamic sealing principle and structure.
It can freely slide within the housing while following the elasticity of the pipe, making it adaptable to the sealing requirements of any pipeline. The seal between the housing and the inner sleeve is made of a new composite material that is highly resistant to high temperatures, corrosion, and aging, with an applicable temperature range from -40 to 150°C—under special conditions, this range can extend up to 350°C. This design not only ensures axial movement but also guarantees that the medium inside the pipe remains completely leak-proof.
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