These tied universal expansion joints were custom designed by U.S. Bellows for a pipeline in Connecticut. All components of the expansion joints were fabricated from 316 stainless steel. The job was comprised of units that were 12″ or 16″ in diameter and 60″ in OAL. They are designed for an operating pressure of 10-125 psig at 450°F and a lateral movement of +/- 1″. All of the expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested at 150 and 175 psig prior to shipment.
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Single Expansion Joints Custom Designed for a Hydrocarbon Vapor Pump
Type: | Single Expansion Joint |
Size: | 4″ Diameter |
Material: | 321 Stainless Steel with 304 liners | 105N CS |
Design | 212°F Operating Temperature |
Testing: | 100% Dye Penetrant | Hydro-tested |
U.S. Bellows custom designed 4” diameter single expansion joints for a hydrocarbon vapor pumping application in Saudi Arabia. The bellows are fabricated from 321 stainless steel with 304 liners, and the flanges are 105N carbon steel. The expansion joints are designed for 212°F at 53 psig. They are capable of 1.37″ compression, 0.59″ axial, and 0.39″ lateral movement. A hydro-test and dye-penetration exam were performed on the units prior to shipment.
Read More75″ Long Rectangular Expansion Joint Designed for a Boiler Exhaust Application
U.S. Bellows designed and fabricated this rectangular metallic expansion joint for a boiler exhaust application. The expansion joint is 45½” x 75½”. The unit’s bellows, liner, and angle flanges are 304 stainless steel and the cover is carbon steel. The expansion joint is designed for an operating temperature of 500°F at 15 psig. A 100% dye penetrant examination and air and soap leak test was performed prior to shipment.
Read More10″ Dia. Universal Expansion Joints for HVAC Service in California
U.S. Bellows designed these universal expansion joints with flanges for HVAC services in California. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, the flanges from A105 carbon steel, and pipe from 106 Gr. B carbon steel. The expansion joints in this project ranged from 3″ to 10″ in diameter, and are designed for an operating temperature of 160°F to 353°F at 120-125 psig, with an axial compression of 1.5″ and a lateral deflection of 1.3″. All expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.
10′ Long Expansion Joints Designed for a Nuclear Energy Facility
Type: | Single Expansion Joint |
Size: | 18″Diameter and 120″ OAL |
Material: | 316 Stainless Steel |
Design | 35 psig at an Operating Temperature 1200°F |
Testing: | 100% Dye Penetrant | Hydro-tested |
U.S. Bellows manufactured these single expansion joints for a nuclear energy facility in Ohio. The expansion joints are 18″ in diameter and 120″ in OAL. All components are fabricated from 316 stainless steel. The assemblies are capable of 1.1″ axial movement, 0.5″ lateral movement, and are designed for 35 psig at an operating temperature of 1200°F. One end is beveled for welding and the other end is fitted with a special 316 stainless steel clamp assembly. The expansion joints were dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.
Read More28″ Dia. Gimbal Expansion Joint Designed with Floating Rings for a Pipeline in Tennessee
This 28″ diameter by 43″ OAL single gimbal expansion joint with a square gimbal box was designed by U.S. Bellows for a pipeline in Tennessee. The bellows are fabricated from Inconel® 625 LCF and the pipe and liners from 316 stainless steel. The expansion joint is designed for an operating temperature of 1250°F at 120 psig. The assembly has a floating ring gimbal design that restrains the pressure thrust. The unit was dye penetrant examined, all welds were 100% X-rayed, PMI, and hydro-tested prior to shipment.
153″ Fabric Expansion Joint for a Gas Turbine Facility
U.S. Bellows designed this fabric expansion joint for a gas turbine application. The dimensions for the expansion joint are 153” x 55” x 21”. The fabric belt is made from reinforced neoprene, while the frame and liner are fabricated from A572 Gr.50 carbon steel. The expansion joint is designed for -20°F/+200°F at +/- 100″ water column. A 100% dye-penetrant examination on the welds was preformed prior to shipment.
136″ Dia. Universal Expansion Joint for a Thermal Power Plant
U.S. Bellows designed this universal expansion joint for a thermal power plant in Oregon. The expansion joint is 136″ in diameter and 36″ in OAL. The bellows are fabricated from stainless steel and the flanges and pipe are carbon steel. It is designed for a lateral movement of 1/2″ at 250°F and 15 psig. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested prior to shipment.
Stainless Steel Universal Expansion Joints for a Pipeline in Taiwan
U.S. Bellows designed these universal expansion joints with limit rods for a pipeline in Taiwan. The expansion joints are 4″ diameter by 18″ length. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the flanges are 316 stainless steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 150°F at 150 psig, with a compression of 1.5″ and a lateral deflection of 0.5″. All expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.
16″ Dia. Stainless Steel Single Expansion Joints Designed for a Pipeline
Type: | Single Expansion Joint |
Size: | 16″ diameter |
Material: | 304L stainless steel |
Design | 1/2″ axial movement and 265°F at 210 psig |
Testing: | 100% X-Rayed |
U.S. Bellows, Inc. designed single expansion joints with limit rods for a pipeline application. They are fabricated from 304L stainless steel and have a 16″ diameter. The expansion joints were designed for 1/2″ axial movement and 265°F at 210 psig. All expansion joints were hydro-tested at 315 psig, 100% dye penetrant and the bellows longitudinal seams were x-ray examined prior to shipment
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