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Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joints Designed for an Exhaust Duct

September 16, 2018

Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joints Designed for an Exhaust Duct

Type: Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joint
Size: 16.5″ x 14.75″ x 12″ F-F
Design: 304 Stainless Steel
Material: Operating Temp: 800°F @ +/- 20″ WC
1″ Axial Compression | 0.25″ Angular Rotation
Testing: 100% Dye-penetrant tested | Soap & Air Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these rectangular metallic expansion joints for an exhaust duct application in Wisconsin. They are 16.5″ x 14.75″ and 12″ face-to-face. The units are completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 800°F at a +/- 20″ water column, with 1″ of axial compression and 0.25 degrees of angular rotation. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and soap & air tested prior to shipment.

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Universal Expansion Joints Designed for a Tank Farm

September 3, 2018

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Type: Universal Expansion Joint
Size: 24″ Dia. x 48″ F-F | 20″ Dai. x 50″ F-F
Material:  Carbon Steel | 316 Stainless Steel
Design: Operating Temperature: 180°F
Pressure: 264 PSIG
Movement: 2.75″ Lateral Deflection
Testing: 100% Dye-penetrant tested, X-rayed, Hydro-tested

These universal expansion joints were designed by U.S. Bellows for a tank farm application in Saudi Arabia. 16 of the units were 24″ dia. x 48″ face-to-face and 8 of the units were 20″ dia. x 50″ face-to-face. The bellows were fabricated from 316 stainless steel with the rest of the components from carbon steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 264 psig at 180°F with 2.75″ of lateral deflection. The units were 100% dye-penetrant tested, x-rayed and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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