Slip Joint Bellows
MW Components produces top-quality standard and custom slip joint bellows for performance racing vehicles for both IndyCar and NASCAR. Our Inconel slip joint bellows are used in turbocharger applications to power machines for Penske, Newman & Haas, Players Forsythe, Patrick Racing, Target Chip Ganassi, and others.
These exhaust manifold components are designed to absorb heat and vibration generated by race cars' high-performance engines. Our slip joint bellows are made from specialty metals and are designed to withstand extreme temperatures without compromising their performance.
Custom Manufacturing
Custom Slip Joint Bellows
We manufacture slip joint bellows tailored to our customer's unique specifications for bend radius, pitch, and other factors. Our CNC machining capabilities allow us to maintain design tolerances within a few thousands of an inch.
Send us your specs or configure a part.
Metal Bellows Resources & Applications
Slip Joint Bellows Manufacturing
Our metal slip joint bellows are produced using high-quality materials such as Inconel or other metals and are created via Hydroforming technology.
To learn more about Hydroforming Technology, including process details, applications, and applicable products, visit the link below.
Related Manufacturing Services
MW Components offer various manufacturing services, finishes, and performance analysis testing that can be used to produce and test metal bellows. Below are some examples of the services available for this product.
- CNC Machining
- Prototyping
- Sub Assembly
- Tooling
- Welding
- Micro Welding
Finishing Services
We also offer many added secondary finishing services to choose from to ensure your metal bellows achieve your desired look, feel, and performance expectations.
- Cycle Testing
- Failure Analysis
- FEA
- Helium Leak Testing
- Post Production/Assembly Performance Testing
- Pressure Testing
- Spring Rate Testing
- Ultrasonic Clean
Quality Materials
Metal bellows can be produced using a variety of materials, though slip joint bellows are often produced using Inconel due to its resistance to extreme temperatures. Below are some common examples of materials used to produce metal bellows.
- Hastelloy®
- Inconel®
- Monel®
- Nickel alloys
- Phosphorous Bronze
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
Available Certifications
Available applicable certifications include:
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015