| Type: | Neoprene Expansion Joint |
| Size: | 153″ x 55″ x 21″ |
| Design: | EPDM Reinforced Fabric Cloth | A572 Grade 50 |
| Material: | 200°F, +/- 100″ WC, & 1″ Axial |
| Testing: | Dye-penetrant examination |
For this project, U.S. Bellows designed and manufactured a custom EPDM neoprene expansion joint for an air recirculation and ventilation application at a gas turbine facility in Hungary.
The unit measures 153″ long x 55″ wide x 21″ face-to-face and was engineered to absorb movement and vibration within the ventilation system while maintaining reliable operation under demanding service conditions.
Designed for operating temperatures up to 200°F and pressures of ±100 inches water column, the expansion joint accommodates 1 inch of axial compression and lateral deflection to support thermal movement and system flexibility.
The flexible fabric belt was constructed from neoprene-reinforced fabric cloth, selected for its durability and resistance to heat and environmental exposure. The supporting framework was fabricated from A572 Grade 50 carbon steel to provide the structural integrity required for the application and coated after welding.
Due to US Bellows’ engineering expertise and proven performance in critical power generation applications, the customer selected U.S. Bellows as the sole-source supplier for this expansion joint scope.
This project also reflects the long-term confidence customers place in US Bellows. Our team has worked strategically with this client for more than a decade, supporting evolving expansion joint requirements across critical applications and international projects.
This project highlights U.S. Bellows’ continued commitment to delivering custom-engineered fabric expansion joint solutions for demanding power-generation and industrial-ventilation applications worldwide.
