a compensator for connecting a first pipe connection piece to a second pipe connection piece that is arranged at a distance from the first pipe connection piece and that can be moved toward the first pipe connection piece includes an inlet pipe , which is fastened coaxially to the outlet opening of the first pipe connection piece , an outlet pipe , which is arranged approximately coaxially to the inlet pipe , is arranged at a distance from the inlet pipe and is fastened coaxially to the inlet opening of the second pipe connection piece , and a woven - fabric compensator , which connects the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe to each other , wherein gas laden with dust can flow through all aforementioned pipes , said gas being directed from the first pipe connection piece to the second pipe connection piece , and wherein a hollow cylindrical inlet guide plate is fastened to the inlet pipe near the first pipe connection piece , the radius of said inlet guide plate corresponding approximately to the inner radius of the first pipe connection piece .