How to balance the flexibility and pressure resistance of corrugated pipes?

Corrugated pipes is a flexible pipe component that is often used in various industrial fields, such as chemical industry, energy, machinery, etc. The design of corrugated pipes not only needs to have a certain flexibility to adapt to changes in the external environment, but also needs to have a high pressure resistance to withstand the pressure inside the pipe.
There is a certain contradiction between the flexibility and pressure resistance of corrugated pipes. Flexibility requires that the corrugated pipes have sufficient elasticity and deformation capacity, so that it can adapt to temperature changes, pressure fluctuations and other mechanical stress changes. Pressure resistance requires that the corrugated pipes do not deform or break when under pressure, so it needs to have strong strength and rigidity. From the perspective of physical properties, the flexibility and pressure resistance of corrugated pipes often affect each other. While improving flexibility, the pressure resistance of corrugated pipes may be reduced; conversely, while improving pressure resistance, its flexibility may be affected.
In order to achieve a balance between the two in corrugated pipes, designers usually take a variety of measures. First of all, the material selection of corrugated pipes is crucial. Common corrugated pipes materials include stainless steel, copper alloy, rubber, etc., and each material has different strength, elasticity and pressure resistance. By choosing the right material, corrugated pipes can optimize the balance between flexibility and pressure resistance to a certain extent. For example, stainless steel corrugated pipes usually have strong pressure resistance and are suitable for high-pressure environments, while rubber corrugated pipes can provide higher flexibility in low-pressure environments due to their good elasticity.
The shape and structural design of the corrugated pipes are also important factors affecting its flexibility and pressure resistance. The corrugations of corrugated pipes are usually formed by mold pressing or other processes. The depth, width and shape of the corrugations will affect the elasticity and strength of the corrugated pipes. The deeper the corrugations, the greater the flexibility of the corrugated pipes, but may also reduce its pressure resistance. On the contrary, shallower corrugations can increase the rigidity of the corrugated pipes, thereby improving its pressure resistance. When designing corrugated pipes, designers need to comprehensively consider the design of the corrugated shape so that it can provide sufficient flexibility while also being able to withstand sufficient pressure.
The wall thickness and size of the corrugated pipes are also closely related to flexibility and pressure resistance. Thicker walls can enhance the pressure resistance of the corrugated pipes, but at the same time they will also affect its flexibility. To balance this, designers usually choose the appropriate wall thickness based on the actual application scenario. For corrugated pipes that are subjected to greater pressure, thicker wall thickness may be necessary, while for corrugated pipes that require higher flexibility, the wall thickness may need to be appropriately thinned.
The working environment of the corrugated pipes also has an important impact on the balance between its flexibility and pressure resistance. In extreme environments such as high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive gases, corrugated pipes need to have stronger pressure resistance to ensure safe operation; in environments with normal temperature and pressure or less changes, corrugated pipes can be designed to be more flexible to adapt to various operations and connection requirements.