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Notes from the design and testing floor

For engineers who want the reasoning behind the spec, not just the spec. Articles are in development — titles below reflect real topics from our engineering and testing work.

Multi-ply metal bellows elements
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Single-Ply vs. Multi-Ply Bellows: Choosing the Right Configuration for Cyclic Loads

CAD cutaway of a multi-ply bellows element
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What Squirm Testing Actually Tells You About a Bellows Design

Dismantling joint overview
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Dismantling Joints vs. Expansion Joints: What's the Difference?

TIG welding at Uma Bellows
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Inside Our NDT Bay: Five Tests Every Bellows Undergoes Before It Ships

CAD render of a universal expansion joint with tie rods
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Reading a Piping P&ID for Expansion Joint Placement