This universal expansion joint was refurbished for a manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel. The expansion joint was designed for an operating temperature of 475°F and a pressure of 127 psig. The unit is 16″ diameter by 123″ long and it is capable of 3/4″ lateral movement. A dye penetrant exam and hydro-test was conducted prior to shipment.
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Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Radiographic Tested
These externally pressurized expansion joints were custom designed for 8″ axial movement and 150 psig at 176°F, with a spring rate of 2,152 lb./in. They are 16″ in diameter and 60-1/4″ face-to-face. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the rest of the expansion joint is fabricated from carbon steel. Each unit was hydro-tested, radiographic tested, and dye penetrant tested prior to shipment.
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