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Design & Manufacturing
Full in-house design & manufacture to EN / ASME / PED.

ISO14001 Accreditation
FlexEJ has an accredited Environmental Management System.

Pharmaceutical & Aseptic Metal Bellows

Self draining, high surface finish stainless steel throughout, suitable for aseptic applications, steam cleaning and higher temperatures than achievable by any elastomer – typically 270°C and 10 Barg.

How to specify a metal expansion joint

Metal bellow engineeringWe design and manufacture metal expansion joints so you are not restricted to our range of standard products, some of which are available in our web shop. For simpler applications a standard product may be entirely suitable but if not we will design to meet your exact requirements.

An overview of FlexEJ’s Pharmaceutical Metal Bellows


FlexEJ’s Pharmaceutical Metal Bellows for hygienic and aseptic applications

316 stainless steel bellowsNo liner, internals all exposed for cleaning
Open bellows profile ensure free drainingTypical rated 10 Barg @ 270°C
Fully engineered to your specificationEJMA calculated bellows

 

Pharmaceutical Metal Bellows

Specifications

For ratings and dimensions please see factsheet or

Can't see what you want? Need help?
Call us. Or use Live Chat.

For instant advice. We can custom-design and engineer almost any expansion joint you need for delivery in the UK or worldwide. Call our expert team on +44 (0) 1384 881188 Or email us sales@flexej.co.uk

Pharmaceutical Metal Bellows Comparison Chart


Is a FlexEJ pharmaceutical metal bellow the best for your application? Four potential alternatives to consider – note alternatives are only suitable for non aseptic/hygienic applications in a pharmaceutical plant::

HVAC
Pump
Bellows
HVAC Pump Bellows

10/110°

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Industrial
Pump
Bellows
Industrial Pump Bellows

16/180° to 12/300°

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HVAC
Axial
Bellows
HVAC Axial Bellows

10/110°

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Industrial
Axial
Bellows
Industrial Axial Bellows

16/180° to 12/300°

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Can't see what you want? Need help?
Call us. Or use Live Chat.

For instant advice. We can custom-design and engineer almost any expansion joint you need for delivery in the UK or worldwide. Call our expert team on +44 (0) 1384 881188 Or email us sales@flexej.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

A. Yes. We hold stock of the most popular metal bellows for HVAC. Many of these items are available on 24hr delivery from our online web shop. We can also manufacture to order. For sales assistance please contact us or use our Live Chat facility. In addition, FlexEJ holds a large stock of the most popular sizes and types of Elaflex rubber bellows as well as our HVAC value bellows range.

A. Our Flange Finder contains details for many common flanges. Typically, to be able to make the identification you need to know the bore size or outside diameter and number of bolts. For technical assistance contact us or use our Live Chat facility.

A. Yes, FlexEJ has full design capability for engineered metal expansion joints and can work to any recognised standard – typically EJMA, B31.3/Appendix X, EN14917 plus PED and/or other customer specifications. Engineered rubber expansion joints are typically designed to meet the FSA guidelines plus PED and/or other customer specifications For technical assistance please contact us or use the Live Help link on this page.

A. Yes, if you have the details we can normally offer an equivalent, our FAQ here gives the information we will need for a full selection. For technical assistance please contact us or use the Live Chat link on this page.

A. To identify an existing expansion joint we need to know: nominal bore, overall length and flange type plus service, temperature, pressure and required movement if known. Try our Flange Finder to help identify the flange and you can send us a picture of the existing part using the Contact us form. For technical assistance please contact us or use the LIVE CHAT link on this page.

A. Yes, our MRCA copper ended metal expansion joints also have WRAS approval. We laso have DWI approval for stainless steel expansion joints. For technical assistance please contact us or use the Live Chat link on this page.

Please visit our full FAQ page to see all our frequently asked questions.