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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

U.S. 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

U.S. 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″ diameter. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel with carbon steel tie rods and flange plates. They are designed for a 725°F at 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

U.S. 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″ 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.

30″ Dia. Expansion Joints Designed for an Oil and Gas Facility

December 3, 2018

30 inch Dia. Expansion Joints Designed for an Oil and Gas Facility

Type:	Single Expansion Joints
Size:	24″ F-F \| 30″ Diameter
Design:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Material:	800°F @ 275 psig \| 1″ Axial Compression
Testing:	Hydro-tested

These single expansion joints were custom engineered for an oil and gas facility in Texas. The bellows, liner, and cover are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, while the flanges and tie rod assemblies from carbon steel. The units are 30″ in diameter, 24″ face-to-face and include control rods. They are designed for an operating temperature of 800°F at 275 psig and 1″ of axial compression. All expansion joints were hydro-tested prior to shipment.

36″ Dia. Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Designed for a Power Plant in Venezuela

October 29, 2018

Type:	Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints
Size:	36″ I.D. \| 56″ OAL \| 10″ Face-to-Face
Design:	Hastelloy C-276 Bellows \| A36 CS Flanges & Spool
Material:	60 PSIG at 572°F \| 9.75″ Axial Compression
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Hydro-Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed externally pressurized expansion joints for a power plant in Venezuela. The units are 56″ in overall length and have a 36″ inside diameter. The bellows are fabricated from Hastelloy C-276 and the flanges and spool are A36 carbon steel. The units are designed for an operating pressure of 60 psig at 572°F and 9.75″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Thick-Wall Flanged and Flued Head Expansion Joints Designed for Boiler and Furnace Replacement

October 15, 2018

Type:	Thick-Wall Flanged & Flued Head Expansion Joints
Size:	52-7/8″ I.D. \| 83-5/8″ I.D. \| 10″ Face-to-Face
Design:	ASTM A 516-70 Carbon Steel
Material:	250″ Water Column
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Soap & Air Leak \| Hydro-Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed thick-wall flanged and flued head expansion joints for a boiler and furnace replacement at a chemical plant in Kentucky. The units were completely fabricated from ASTM A 516-70 carbon steel. The smaller unit’s inside diameter is 52-7/8″ and the larger unit is 83-5/8″. Both units are 10″ face-to-face. They are designed for an operating pressure of 250″ water column. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested, soap & air leak tested, and hydro-tested prior shipment.

Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joints Designed for an Exhaust Duct

September 16, 2018

Type:	Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joint
Size:	16.5″ x 14.75″ x 12″ F-F
Design:	304 Stainless Steel
Material:	Operating Temp: 800°F @ +/- 20″ WC 1″ Axial Compression \| 0.25″ Angular Rotation
Testing:	100% Dye-penetrant tested \| Soap & Air Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these rectangular metallic expansion joints for an exhaust duct application in Wisconsin. They are 16.5″ x 14.75″ and 12″ face-to-face. The units are completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 800°F at a +/- 20″ water column, with 1″ of axial compression and 0.25 degrees of angular rotation. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and soap & air tested prior to shipment.

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Custom Tied Universal Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas

Single Expansion Joints Designed for an Oklahoma Pipeline

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

20″ Tied Universal Expansion Joint

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

Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Refinery in Korea

30″ Dia. Expansion Joints Designed for an Oil and Gas Facility

36″ Dia. Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Designed for a Power Plant in Venezuela

Thick-Wall Flanged and Flued Head Expansion Joints Designed for Boiler and Furnace Replacement

Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joints Designed for an Exhaust Duct

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