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Externally Pressurized Expansion Joint for a Reformer Unit in Saudi Arabia

October 14, 2019

Usbellows externally pressurized expansion joint 139221

Type: Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints

Size: 59 9/16″ Long | 3″ Nominal Pipe Size

Material: 304 Stainless Steel | Chrome-Moly

Design: 1020°F Operating Temp. @ 140 psig | 11.75″ Axial

Testing: 100% Dye-Penetrant | X-Ray | Hydro-tested

This externally pressurized expansion joint was designed by U.S. Bellows for a reformer unit at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. It is 59 9/16″ long with a nominal pipe size of 3″. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the pipe, flanges and hardware from chrome-moly. The unit is designed for an operating temperature of 1020°F at 140 psig. 11.75″ of axial compression and 1.25″ of extension. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested, x-ray tested the bellows, and hydro-tested prior to shipment

Custom Single Expansion Joints for an Asphault Facility in Saudi Arabia

September 16, 2019

Usbellows single expansion joint 157836

Type: Single Expansion Joints

Size: 19 11/16″ Long | 12″ Nominal Pipe Size

Material: 316 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel

Design: 220°F Operating Temp. @ 75 psig | 0.6″ Axial & Lateral

Testing: 100% Dye-Penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed these single expansion joints for an asphalt facility in Saudi Arabia. They are 19 11/16″ long and a nominal pipe size of 12″. The bellows and liners were fabricated from 316 stainless steel, with the flanges and tie rods from carbon steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 75 psig at 220°F and 0.6″ axial compression and lateral deflection. The units were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Universal Expansion Joint with Oversized Bellows for a Crude Oil Line Application in Saudi Arabia

September 3, 2019

Type:	Universal Expansion Joints
Size:	48″ Diameter \| 77″ FTF
Material:	316 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Design	150°F Operating Temp. @ 25 PSIG \| 5.3″ Axial \| 2″ Lateral
Testing:	Hydro-tested @ 50 PSIG

US Bellows custom-designed this universal expansion joint for a crude oil line at an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. This expansion joint was specially designed with oversized bellows to keep a smooth flow of oil along the line and avoid turbulence. The bellows were fabricated from a 316 stainless steel with all of the other components from carbon steel. The unit is 48″ in diameter and 77″ face-to-face. It is designed for an operating temperature of 150°F at 25 PSIG, 5.3″ of axial compression, and 2″ of lateral deflection. The unit was hydro-tested at 50 PSIG prior to shipment.

66″ Custom Designed Hinged Expansion Joint for a Chemical Plant in Saudi Arabia

August 19, 2019

Type:	Hinged Expansion Joints
Size:	66″ Diameter \| 39 3/8″ OAL
Material:	Incoloy 825 \| 321 Stainless Steel
Design	986°F Operating Temp. @ 73 PSIG \| 4.25° Angular
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| X-Ray \| Hydro-tested

This single hinged expansion joint was custom-designed for a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. The bellows were fabricated from Incoloy 825 and the cover, weld-ends, hinges, and liner from 321 stainless steel. The unit is 66″ in diameter and 39 3/8″ OAL. It is designed for an operating temperature of 986°F at 73 PSIG and 4.25° of angular rotation. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested, the bellows and pipe longitudinal seam were x-ray tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Custom Tied Universal Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas

June 17, 2019

Type:	Universal Expansion Joints
Size:	108″ Length \| 19.5″ ID
Design:	304 Stainless Steel
Material:	550°F Operating Temperature @ 15 PSIG, 5″ Lateral
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Air, Soap, & Bubble

US Bellows custom-designed these tied universal expansion joints for a chemical plant in Texas. The units were completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel and are 108″ long with a 19.5″ ID. They are designed for an operating temperature of 550°F at 15 PSIG, 5″ of lateral deflection. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and air, soap, and bubble-tested prior to shipment.

Single Expansion Joints Designed for an Oklahoma Pipeline

May 13, 2019

Type:	Single Flanged Expansion Joint
Size:	10″ & 14″ NPS \| 13″ & 16-1/2″ OAL
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| CS
Design	203°F Operating Temperature
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant \| Hydro-tested

U.S. Bellows designed these 10″ and 14″ NPS single expansion joints for a pipeline in Oklahoma. They have an overall length of 13″ and 16-1/2″. The bellows, liners, covers, and flanges are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the tie rods are carbon steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 203°F at 15 psig. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

80″ Long Rectangular Universal Metallic Expansion Joint Designed for a Texas Refinery

March 18, 2019

Type:	Rectangular Universal Metallic Expansion Joint
Size:	80″ Long \| 60″ Wide
Design:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Material:	Operating Temp. of 170°F @ 25 psig
Testing:	Soap & Air Bubble \| 100% Dye-penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed this rectangular universal metallic expansion joint for a refinery in Texas. The unit is 80″ long and 60″ wide. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the flange and pipe spool are carbon steel. It is designed for an operating temperature of 170°F at 25 psig. The expansion joint was soap and air bubble tested and 100% dye penetrant tested prior to shipment.

20″ Tied Universal Expansion Joint

February 11, 2019

Expansion Joint Crated for Export

This tied universal expansion joint is fabricated from carbon steel pipe, tie rods and covers, and 304 stainless steel bellows and liners. The overall length of the expansion joint is 72″. The application of this expansion joint is to provide for large lateral movement in a propane dehydrogeneration plant. The expansion joint welds were 100% dye-penetrant examined and hydro-tested prior to shipment

In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a 58″ Pipeline at a Chemical Plant

January 21, 2019

Type:	In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size:	38″ F-F \| 58-1/2 Diameter
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Design:	725°F @ 14.22 PSIG \| 1-1/2″ Axial Compression \| 422 lb./in. Spring Rate
Testing:	100% X-Rayed \| Dye-penetrant \| Air/leak tested

US Bellows custom-designed these in-line pressure balanced expansion joints for a chemical plant in Texas. They are 38″ face-to-face and 58-1/2″ in diameter. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel with carbon steel tie rods and flange plates. They are designed for use at 725°F and 14.22 psig, with a spring rate of 422 lb/in. and 1.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant examined and air leak tested prior to shipment.

Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Refinery in Korea

December 31, 2018

Type:	Single Flanged Expansion Joint
Size:	18-1/2″ Long \| 8″ Diameter
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| CS
Design	338°F @ 51 PSIG \| 1-3/4″ Axial Movement \| 225 lb. Spring Rate
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant \| Hydro-tested \| X-Rayed

US Bellows manufactured this single expansion joints for a refinery in Korea. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the frame from carbon steel. The expansion joint is 8″ in diameter and 18-½” long. It is designed for an operating temperature of 338°F at 51 PSIG, with an axial movement of 1¾”, and a spring rate of 225 lb./in. The bellows were 100% X-rayed, dye-penetrant examined, and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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Externally Pressurized Expansion Joint for a Reformer Unit in Saudi Arabia

Custom Single Expansion Joints for an Asphault Facility in Saudi Arabia

Universal Expansion Joint with Oversized Bellows for a Crude Oil Line Application in Saudi Arabia

66″ Custom Designed Hinged Expansion Joint for a Chemical Plant in Saudi Arabia

Custom Tied Universal Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas

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80″ Long Rectangular Universal Metallic Expansion Joint Designed for a Texas Refinery

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