April 3, 2017
| Type: | Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint |
| Size: | 30″ in diameter and 118″ in length |
| Material: | 321 Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel |
| Design: | 400°F at 50 psig, an operating load of 959 lb/in, and 1 3/8″ in axial compression |
| Testing: | Hydrotested |
This custom tied elbow pressure balanced expansion joint was designed for an acetic acid producing application at a chemical plant in Texas. It is 30″ in diameter and 118″ in length. The bellows are fabricated from 321 stainless steel and all the other components are from carbon steel. It is designed for 400°F at 50 psig, an operating load of 959 lb/in, and 1 3/8″ in axial compression. The expansion joint hydrotested prior to shipment.
