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Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in Texas

October 16, 2017

Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in Texas

Type: Rectangular Expansion Joint
Size: 148″ x 148″ and 17″ FTF
Design: 316 Stainless Steel
Material: 350°F at +50″ water column and 1.5″ Axial
Testing: 100% Dye-Penetrant and Air & Soap

This rectangular metallic expansion joint was custom engineered for an oil refinery in Texas. The unit’s dimensions are 148″ x 148″ and 17″ face-to-face length. The bellows, flanges, and hardware were completely fabricated from 316 stainless steel. It is designed for an operating temperature of 350°F at +50″ water column and 1.5″ of axial compression. The unit was 100% dye-penetrant and air & soap tested prior to shipment.