Key parameters that affect the fatigue life of metal bellows-type expansion joint: Another look

Metal bellows-type expansion joints are flexible components used in piping systems to accommodate thermal expansion, vibration, and movement. They are integral to piping assemblies, vacuum systems, industrial plants, exhaust system assemblies, auxiliary equipment, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engines, aerospace applications, nuclear applications, heat exchangers, pressure vessel applications [1], and turbine systems [2]. In industrial applications, […]

Assessing the impact of chronic and acute plastic pollution from construction activities and other anthropogenic sources: A case study from the coast of Antofagasta, Chile

Plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue with far-reaching and not yet fully explored consequences. This study uncovered a significant source of plastic contamination arising from improper application and management of expanded polystyrene (EPS) utilised as expansion joints at a construction site near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile. Through meticulous field observations and calculations, we […]

MAGNA expands across North America with new partnership

MAGNA, the Terex brand established to meet the needs of large-scale operations, has appointed three trading companies of UK-based Molson Group (Molson US Powerscreen) as official distributors across North America. Operating in fourteen states, including Washington, California, Texas, and Arizona, the Molson US footprint delivers significant market presence for MAGNA across the region. The collaboration […]