Question 1

What are SHIELD Pipe Joint Solutions and what types are available?

Accepted Answer

SHIELD Pipe Joint Solutions (Series PJ) include flange adaptors, pipe dismantling joints, bellows and metal expansion joints, pipeline compensators, and specialized pipe joints such as waterproof sleeve pipelines and vibration reduction joints. All products are designed for reliable connection, expansion compensation and vibration reduction in industrial pipeline systems.

Question 2

What are the operating size, pressure and temperature ranges?

Accepted Answer

SHIELD Pipe Joints are available in sizes from DN50 to DN2000 (2" to 80"), with pressure ratings of PN10 / PN16 / PN25 / Class 150. Operating temperature ranges from -20°C to 500°C depending on the selected sealing and bellows materials.

Question 3

Which international standards do SHIELD Pipe Joints comply with?

Accepted Answer

SHIELD Pipe Joints comply with EN 1092-2 flange standards, EJMA (Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association) guidelines, MSS SP-67, ASME B16.5, JIS 10K, API 598, ISO 5208 and EN 12266-1 testing standards, ensuring reliable performance in global industrial applications.

Question 4

What industries and applications use SHIELD Pipe Joints?

Accepted Answer

SHIELD Pipe Joints are used in water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, oil and gas pipelines, HVAC systems, power plants, district heating and cooling, cryogenic piping, refineries, shipbuilding and industrial manufacturing where thermal movement, vibration, misalignment or seismic activity must be accommodated.

Question 5

What connection options are available?

Accepted Answer

SHIELD Pipe Joints are available with flanged, threaded, welded and grooved end connections. Flange adaptors and dismantling joints can be supplied with standard bolt patterns and gasket requirements for easy installation and compatibility with existing pipeline systems.