Quality Association for Fabric Expansion Joints
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Customs tariff for fabric expansion joints

Fabric expansion joints are to be classified under HS code 8484-200
Until 2012, fabric expansion joints were mainly classified in customs tariffs as fabrics.


Article ESA expansion Joint Division:
Design of non-metallic expansion joints for low temperature application

The technology of non-metallic expansion joints is permanently developing to meet the requirement of todays evolving industrial applications. According to the nature of the material they cover a wide range of installations in air-, exhaust- and environmental systems where low spring rates and highest flexibility are required.

Fabric expansion joint on the GT outlet of a SIEMENS V94.3

The design and installation of key components for large plants requires expert co-operation between all participants (example: Hightemperature gas turbine with downstream fabric expansion joint to compensate for thermal expansion and settling due to particular geological conditions)


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