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These 59″ x 39.5″ fabric expansion joints were fabricated using a 1/8″ thick neoprene sheet. The joints were then bonded to the carbon steel angles and plates, and secured using stainless steel band clamps, with T-bolt latches. The carbon steel angles and plates were primed and finished at U.S. Bellows, Inc.’s paint production facility. |
Read MoreThe expansion joints were designed to facilitate any vibration and movement during the generator units’ normal operation.
U.S. Bellows, Inc. and PT&P combined to furnish a fabric expansion joint, duct work, a spring support cradle and snubbers. US Bellows furnished a fabric expansion joint with acid resisting fabric and also a duct work measuring 34″ long and 60″ in diameter which was fabricated from ASTM A 516GR 70 carbon steel. PT&P furnished spring supports, carbon steel cradle supports, and snubbers. The expansion joint was completed within 6 weeks in time for a plant shutdown. A computerized pipe stress analysis, utilizing the Caesar II stress program, was performed to obtain the forces and moments imposed on the equipment nozzles and weights to be carried by the spring supports.
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These rectangular fabric expansion joints measure 136″ x 54″ with a weight of 135 lbs each. They were fabricated out of fiberglass fabric with stainless steel frames and are designed for ± 5 PSIG and 400°F. The expansion joints were manufactured according to specific customer specifications.
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Single Tied Expansion Joint
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Read MoreThis single tied expansion joint was designed to withstand 400 PSIG and 200°F. The bellow was manufactured using B443 material (Inconel® 625) with a 300 lb. carbon steel flange. It measures 8” x 16” with 3/16” lateral movement. Pressure testing and 100% dye-penetrant tests were performed to ensure quality.
The rectangular fabric expansion joints consisted of two carbon and stainless steel frames separated by a high-temperature Silica fabric. The frames measured 13” × 37” × 6”, 14½” × 20½” × 6” and 17¼” × 17¼” × 4” and weighed 90, 115, and 170 lb. Each expansion joint was designed for a 15” Water Column (W.C.) with a temperature of 750°F and allowed for movement ranging from ±½” to ±1” in both the axial and lateral directions.
U.S. Bellows, Inc. custom designed and manufactured a 60” diameter and 120” long universal expansion joint for a chemical plant in Louisiana.This metallic expansion joint was fabricated from 304 stainless steel bellows and carbon steel. It was designed for 10PSIG and 550°F. To ensure quality a 100% dye-penetrant, radiography, and soap leak test was performed prior to shipment.
This 3,400 lb. expansion joint is capable of 2.3″ lateral movement and 1.5″ axial movement and was designed for 65 PSIG and 1076ºF. It was made with SB-409 alloy 800 bellows and 316H piping and gimbal components. The dimension of this expansion joint is 24″ x 168″ x 71″. This gimbal expansion joint contains two sets of hinge pins or pivots with the axis of each set perpendicular to each other. To ensure the quality of the product, the joints were 100% X-rayed and hydro-tested at 120 PSIG prior to delivery.
US Bellows custom-designed and manufactured three 3″ diameter and 36″ long universal expansion joints for a power plant project in South Carolina. These expansion joints, fabricated from 2-ply A240-304H stainless steel bellows, are designed to withstand 170 PSIG and 1200°F per EJMA specifications.
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US Bellows recently custom-designed and fabricated 17 rectangular fabric expansion joints for a power system company in Texas. The expansion joints measure 54″ x 136″ and weigh 135 lb. each. They are designed for operation up to 5 PSIG and temperatures up to 400°F. The expansion joints are made of fiberglass fabric and have stainless steel frames
US Bellows recently custom-designed and fabricated five fabric expansion joints for a power system company in Texas. The expansion joints range in size from 30″ to 62″ in diameter, and the rectangular expansion joints measure 81″ x 18″ and 136″ x 54″. They are designed to operate from 0.8 to 5 PSIG and in temperatures ranging from -40˚F to 400˚F. The products were fabricated using Neoprene and fiberglass fabric with carbon and stainless steel frames. A special paint system was applied per the customer’s request. Additionally, the products were manufactured according to the customer’s specific quality specifications.
