Type HWA
Axial Expansion Joint

Standard model stainless steel axial expansion joint composed of single- or multi-ply unrestrained bellow, for mounting with welding ends up the pipeline.

Available with optional inner sleeve for bellow's protection and improved stability. Couplings can be made out of various carbon-steel or stainless steel grades.

For detailed technical specifications on HWA axial expansion joints please check the following table and documents or contact us.

Properties

  • stainless steel bellow
  • axial movement compensation
  • optional inner sleeve
  • welding ends
  • standard program available
Type HWA - Axial Expansion Joint | 3D view
Type HWA - Axial Expansion Joint | 3D view
Type HWA - Axial Expansion Joint | dimensional sketch
Type HWA - Axial Expansion Joint | dimensional sketch

Technical Specifications

TypeSeriesSizePressureMovements

RangeClassAxial [+/mm]Lateral [+/mm]Angular [+/deg]
Axial Stainless SteelHWADN15-DN250PN16yesno **no **
TypeAxial Stainless Steel
SeriesHWA
Couplingsweld-ends
Size / RangeDN15-DN250
PressurePN16
Axialyes
Lateralno **
Angularno **

* constructions with tie-rods are recommended for pressure thrust restraint and/or movement limitation
** limited lateral and angular movements are possible / acc. to individual quotation

Standard Program

Nominal

Axial

Spring

Overall

Approx.

Diameter
[mm]

Movement
[+/-mm] 

Rate
[N/mm]

Length
[mm]

Weight
[kg]

15

12 

29

175 

0.1

20

12 

29

175 

0.2

25

15 

65

185 

0.3

32

15 

60

185

0.4

40

15

72

190

0.5

50

23

82

205 / 220 **

0.8

65

23

72

230 / 240 **

1.2

80

23

91

230 / 240 **

1.7

100

23

79

230 / 250 **

2.2

125

23

119

270 / 280 **

3.3

150

33

162

270 / 315 **

4.3

200

35

149

300 / 355 **

6.5

250

35

153

300 / 355 **

8.0

* overall length can be adjusted on individual request.
** overall length for items with inner sleeve (HWAI)