GEB PANTO – Gimbal Pantograph Bellows
Aflex Gimbal Pantograph Bellows are a combination of a standard Pantograph Bellows section with a Gimbal Bellows at each end. The gimbal mechanisms allow the assembly to accommodate for lateral deflection, while the central pantograph section provides significant axial flexibility.
The pantograph guiding arms are designed to distribute axial movement evenly across each bellows element. This balanced loading reduces the risk of an isolated failure point which increases the cycle life and improves overall stability of the bellows assembly.
The combination of lateral and axial movement capability makes the Gimbal Pantograph Bellows suitable for applications with high levels of seismic movement such as buildings, bridges and other associated civil applications.
As the assembly is unrestrained, it will transmit pressure thrust onto the pipeline. To prevent damage or misalignment, the system must be correctly anchored and guided in accordance with EJMA.
The pantograph guiding arms are designed to distribute axial movement evenly across each bellows element. This balanced loading reduces the risk of an isolated failure point which increases the cycle life and improves overall stability of the bellows assembly.
The combination of lateral and axial movement capability makes the Gimbal Pantograph Bellows suitable for applications with high levels of seismic movement such as buildings, bridges and other associated civil applications.
As the assembly is unrestrained, it will transmit pressure thrust onto the pipeline. To prevent damage or misalignment, the system must be correctly anchored and guided in accordance with EJMA.
