The Rubber Bellow (Expansion Joint) is designed to absorb motion and stress in piping systems, providing an effective solution for thermal expansion, angular deflection, and axial displacement. Due to its excellent integral function, this flexible rubber joint is widely used across various industrial applications to protect pipeline equipment from mechanical strain.

Engineered for performance and longevity, it effectively eliminates line vibration and dampens noise while helping to equalize minor alignment inaccuracies during assembly. Its compact volume and lightweight design ensure simple installation and low maintenance requirements over time.

Size Range & Pressure Rating

Size Range: DN50 to DN300

Pressure Rating: PN16 (16 Bar)

Construction & Materials

Flange: WCB Q235-A

Sphere: Reinforced EPDM (with steel wire core and outer/inner elastomer coating)

Key Features

• Absorbs vibration and dampens noise to reduce system stress

• Handles axial extension, compression, and horizontal displacement

• Allows up to 15° deflection angle across all standard sizes

• Compact, lightweight design for easy handling and installation

• High flexibility with low maintenance requirements

• Helps equalize assembly inaccuracies during installation

Applications

Widely used across several industries, including HVAC systems, water treatment networks, power generation, industrial processing, and general pumping systems to isolate vibration and accommodate thermal expansion.

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Our Flanged Y Strainer is manufactured from high-quality GX5CrNiMo19-11-2 (1.4408) stainless steel to DIN/EN standards, offering excellent corrosion resistance and long service life in demanding industrial applications. Designed with heavy-duty flanged ends and supporting a nominal pressure range of PN 10 to PN 40, this Y-pattern strainer ensures robust performance and secure integration into high-pressure fluid control systems.

Equipped with a precision stainless steel screen, it effectively filters out debris and solid particles, protecting vital downstream equipment such as pumps, valves, and pipelines. Featuring a fully confined cover gasket that minimizes the risk of leakage, it is uniquely suited for challenging media, including steam, gases, hot water, and highly aggressive, toxic, or explosive fluids across the petrochemical, food/beverage, sugar, and process engineering industries.

Available in nominal sizes ranging from DN 15 to DN 400, this high-performance strainer is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures up to 400°C, making it a dependable, heavy-duty solution for maintaining system integrity and reducing maintenance downtime.

Key Features:

• Premium Construction: GX5CrNiMo19-11-2 (1.4408) stainless steel body

• Standardization: Flanged connections conforming to DIN/EN specifications

• Pressure Rating: Suitable for PN 10 to PN 40 applications

• Advanced Filtration: Stainless steel screen (fine screen options available)

• Leak Prevention: Fully confined cover gasket significantly reduces leakage risk

• Extensive Size Range: Available from DN 15 up to DN 400

• Broad Temperature Range: Operates up to 400°C (with low-temperature variants down to -60°C)

• Versatile Media Compatibility: Ideal for aggressive liquids, steam, gas, condensates, and hazardous fluids

Choose Major Valves’ stainless steel flanged Y strainer for reliable filtration, superior leak protection, and optimal system safety.

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Our Threaded Y Strainer is manufactured from high-quality ASTM A351-CF8M stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and durability in demanding industrial applications. Designed with threaded BSP ends, this Y-type strainer ensures easy installation and reliable performance in fluid control systems.

Equipped with a precision 1.00mm stainless steel mesh screen, it effectively filters out debris and solid particles, protecting downstream equipment such as pumps, valves, and pipelines. This makes it ideal for use in water, oil, gas, and chemical processing applications.

Available in sizes ranging from ½″ to 3″, this compact and efficient strainer is a dependable solution for maintaining system integrity and reducing maintenance downtime.

Key Features:
• ASTM A351-CF8M stainless steel construction
• Threaded BSP connections for easy installation
• 1.00mm stainless steel mesh screen
• Size range: ½″ to 3″
• Suitable for water, oil, gas, and chemical applications
• Corrosion-resistant and long service life

Choose our stainless steel threaded Y strainer for reliable filtration and optimal system protection.

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