Lens Expansion Joint

MAXWOR lens expansion joints are metal expansion solutions designed to absorb low-level axial movements in pipeline systems, featuring a special lens (dish-shaped) diaphragm structure.

These systems are particularly preferred in critical process lines operating under high pressure and high temperature. Thanks to their compact and robust design, they provide reliable performance, while the lens-shaped diaphragm structure ensures high mechanical strength in applications with limited movement requirements.

They are widely used in power plants, refinery facilities, chemical processes, and high-pressure steam lines.

Technical Specifications

Design and Operating Principle

Lens expansion joints consist of metal diaphragms formed in a lens shape and joined by welding. This special construction allows controlled absorption of low-level axial movements in pipeline systems.

Single-lens or multi-lens design options provide suitable solutions for different pressure and movement requirements. Thanks to their compact construction, they offer safe use in limited installation spaces.

Lens expansion joints can be manufactured with flanged or welded connections and are optimized for long service life under high pressure and temperature conditions.

Performance Advantages

  • Safe operation under very high pressure conditions
  • Suitable for high-temperature applications
  • Ideal solution for systems with low movement requirements
  • Compact design suitable for confined spaces
  • Low fatigue risk
  • Long service life
  • Reliable performance in critical process applications
  • High mechanical strength

Operating Values

Operating Pressure

  • Maximum 150 bar
  • (depending on DN size and number of lenses)

Operating Temperature

  • -196°C / +600°C
  • (depending on material selection)

Movement Capabilities

  • Axial Movement: ±2 mm – 10 mm
  • Lateral Movement: Not suitable
  • Angular Movement: Not suitable

Note: Lens expansion joints are specially designed for high-pressure systems with low movement requirements.

Design & Material

Design Features

In lens expansion joints, the diaphragm structure is optimized to provide high mechanical strength, pressure resistance, and long service life.

Lens Diaphragm Materials

  • Carbon steel
  • AISI 304
  • AISI 316 / 316L
  • AISI 321
  • Special alloys (optional)

Body / Connection Components

  • Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel

Optional Design Features

  • Multi-lens design
  • Internal guiding systems
  • Special welding procedures (PWHT)
  • Special high-pressure solutions

Production is project-specific and optimized according to operating pressure, temperature, movement requirements, process conditions, and customer engineering requirements.

Applications

  • High-pressure steam lines
  • Power plants
  • Refinery and petrochemical facilities
  • Chemical process systems
  • Industrial applications requiring high temperature and pressure

Documents

Quotation Form