Construction & Reinforcement Types

Composite Bellows

A composite bellows combines metallic components with non-metallic elements (such as PTFE or fabric layers) in a single expansion joint assembly. It's worth noting clearly: Uma Bellows' core manufacturing expertise is all-metal bellows — this page describes the general industry term for completeness, not a claim of a distinct in-house composite product line.

Composite bellows cross-section schematic

Representative example — real Uma Bellows (all-metal) expansion joint:

Representative Uma Bellows expansion joint

How it works

Composite construction is typically chosen for chemical compatibility or specific flexibility characteristics that an all-metal design can't match, at the cost of the temperature and pressure range a pure metal bellows can handle.

  • Combines metallic and non-metallic materials in one assembly
  • Chosen for chemical compatibility or specific flexibility needs
  • Generally rated for lower temperature/pressure than all-metal bellows
  • Uma Bellows' core range is all-metal — ask us about your specific media

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