The difference between sleeve compensator and ball compensator

The difference between sleeve compensator and ball compensator
Sleeve compensator and ball compensator are two kinds of compensators commonly used in power pipelines, and their differences are mainly in the following aspects:
 
1 . Structure is different
Sleeve compensator is a fixed structure, consisting of a metal sleeve with a large inner diameter and a metal ring, the metal ring can compensate for the vibration and deformation in the pipeline, while the metal sleeve can balance the pressure to ensure that the connection between the sleeve and the pipeline will not be disconnected or excessive wear.
The spherical compensator is an open structure consisting of a sphere and a frame that supports the sphere to balance the vibration and pressure in the pipe, and the sphere to absorb impurities and wear in the pipe. 2 . Applicable occasions are different
The sleeve compensator is suitable for the situation where the pipeline is not parallel or has special conditions such as vibration and pressure, and can compensate the deformation and pressure of the pipeline in a simple and reliable way.
The spherical compensator is suitable for pipeline conditions and higher requirements, which can balance vibration, impurities and wear, and improve the performance and reliability of the pipeline.
 
3 . Different precision and reliability
The accuracy and reliability of the sleeve compensator mainly depends on the manufacturing and installation process, which requires strict control of the manufacturing and installation process to ensure that the parameters of the compensator meet the requirements, while the spherical compensator can improve the accuracy and reliability by changing the production structure and material formulation, but requires more investment and effort to ensure.
 
4 . Different cost and use cost
As the spherical compensator requires higher manufacturing accuracy and material requirements, its cost and use cost is relatively high, while the sleeve compensator is relatively low cost due to its simple structure, easy manufacturing and installation.
Therefore, when choosing to use the compensator needs to be considered according to the specific situation, according to the pipeline situation, use requirements, materials, environment and other factors to choose the right compensator to achieve the best compensation effect.