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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.
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Read MoreU.S. Bellows, Inc. designed and fabricated a 42″ I.D. rubber expansion joint for a power plant in Texas. The expansion joint consists of a bellow formed by 1/8″ thick neoprene sheet and A36 carbon steel flanges coated with a special finish per customer’s request. To ensure quality, dye-pentrant testing was performed on the welds prior to shipping.
U.S. Bellows, Inc. recently designed and manufactured five tied universal expansion joints ranging in size from 30 to 48 for an oil and gas company in France. These expansion joints weigh between 2400 lb. and 3200 lb. and are fabricated from 304-321 SS bellows. They are designed for pressures ranging from 55 to 650 PSIG and 148°F to 300°F operating temperatures. To ensure quality, the joints were 100% X-Rayed, 100% dye-penetrant, and hydro-tested at 83 to 975 PSIG.
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U.S. Bellows, Inc. recently fabricated four rectangular primary flexible seal joints for sliding flanged connections. Designed at 2 PSIG for 1350°F, the seal joints provide for one inch of axial movement to prevent damage to flange connections. EJMA Standards and B31.3 code were used in the design and fabrication of these joints. The purpose of the rectangular seal expansion joint is to prevent leakage to the outside of the Burney Windbox. The corners are double mitered to reduce stress. Inconel® 625LCF material was used in fabricating the bellows while A240 tp 310 material was used for the frame. An air test at 5 PSIG was implemented as well as dye-penetrant test to ensure product quality.
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