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60″ Dia. Universal Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Company

November 2, 2014

60" Dia. Universal Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Company
U.S. Bellows, Inc. designed and fabricated a universal expansion joint for chemical company. The expansion joint is 60″ in diameter and 72″ in overall length. This unit is designed for 3.25″ lateral movement with a 3,620 lb./in. axial spring rate, a 131″ water column with a temperature of 220°F. An x-ray test and dye-penetrant examination were conducted on the bellows longitudinal seam weld as well as an air, soap, and bubble test prior to shipment

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Universal Expansion Joint Refurbished for a Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

October 26, 2014

Universal Expansion Joints Refurbished for a Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee
This universal expansion joint was refurbished for a manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel. The expansion joint was designed for an operating temperature of 475°F and a pressure of 127 psig. The unit is 16″ diameter by 123″ long and it is capable of 3/4″ lateral movement. A dye penetrant exam and hydro-test was conducted prior to shipment.

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Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Radiographic Tested

October 12, 2014

Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Radiographic Tested

These externally pressurized expansion joints were custom designed for 8″ axial movement and 150 psig at 176°F, with a spring rate of 2,152 lb./in. They are 16″ in diameter and 60-1/4″ face-to-face. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the rest of the expansion joint is fabricated from carbon steel. Each unit was hydro-tested, radiographic tested, and dye penetrant tested prior to shipment.

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32″ Dia. Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for a Manufacturing Facility in Tenessee

September 14, 2014

32" Dia. Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for a Manufacturing Facility in Tenessee

U.S. Bellows, Inc. custom designed this 32″ diameter elbow pressure balanced expansion joint for a manufacturing facility in Midway, Tennessee. The bellows, cover and liner are all fabricated from stainless steel. The unit is 10′-4″ long and designed for 350°F. The expansion joint is designed for 1/8″ axial and 1/4″ lateral movement. A dye penetrant exam and hydro-test at 53 psig was preformed prior to shipment.

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24″ Dia. Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Plant in Missouri

September 1, 2014

24" Dia. Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Plant in Missouri
US Bellows designed and manufactured this 24″ diameter by 140-3/16″ OAL custom elbow pressure balanced expansion joint for a chemical plant in Missouri. The pipe and weld ends are fabricated from 347 stainless steel. The liner, tie rod lugs, and end plates are fabricated from 304-H stainless steel. The bellows are Incoloy 800H. This expansion joint is designed for 2.6″ axial compression and 170 PSIG at 1200°F. The bellows longitudinal seams were 100% x-rayed, and the entire unit was dye-penetrant examined and hydro-tested at 255 PSIG prior to shipment.

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Duct Work Custom Designed with Turning Vanes

August 17, 2014

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US Bellows custom-designed ductwork with turning vanes in the elbows for a dry tower leading to a main gas blower inlet. The duct work assemblies are fabricated from 316L stainless steel and designed for temperatures up to 150°F. The total assembly is 66″ diameter and 749-5/8″ long. The units were x-rayed, dye penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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4″ Dia. Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Facility

July 7, 2014

4" Dia. Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Chemical Facility

Type:  Single Expansion Joint
Size:  4″ pipe
Material:  304 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel
Design  150 PSIG at 300°F spring rate of 425 lb./in
Testing:  100% Dye-penetrant | Hydro-tested

U.S. Bellows Designed and fabricated single expansion joints for a chemical facility in Canada. They are designed for a 4″ pipe. These single joints have an axial movement of 1″ and a spring rate of 425 lb./in. The design pressure is 150 PSIG at 300°F. Each unit underwent a dye penetrant exam and hydro test prior to shipment.

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42″ Dia. Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Gas Turbine System

June 15, 2014

42" Dia. Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Gas Turbine System

Type:  Single Expansion Joint
Size:  42″ diameter and the overall length is 16″
Material:  316 L stainless steel
Design  140°F at 1 psig with 2″ of axial lateral movement
Testing:  100% Dye-penetrant | Pneumatic

single expansion joint was custom designed for a gas turbine system in Mexico. The bellows, flanges, and limit rods are all fabricated from 316 L stainless steel. The bellows are 42″ diameter and the overall length is 16″. The expansion joints were designed for 140°F at 1 psig with 2″ of axial lateral movement. A dye penetrant exam and pneumatic test were completed prior to shipment

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