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Universal Expansion Joints Designed for a Tank Farm
September 3, 2018

Universal-Expansion-Joint-155090v2

Type: Universal Expansion Joint
Size: 24″ Dia. x 48″ F-F | 20″ Dai. x 50″ F-F
Material:  Carbon Steel | 316 Stainless Steel
Design: Operating Temperature: 180°F
Pressure: 264 PSIG
Movement: 2.75″ Lateral Deflection
Testing: 100% Dye-penetrant tested, X-rayed, Hydro-tested

These universal expansion joints were designed by U.S. Bellows for a tank farm application in Saudi Arabia. 16 of the units were 24″ dia. x 48″ face-to-face and 8 of the units were 20″ dia. x 50″ face-to-face. The bellows were fabricated from 316 stainless steel with the rest of the components from carbon steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 264 psig at 180°F with 2.75″ of lateral deflection. The units were 100% dye-penetrant tested, x-rayed and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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Refurbishment on a 72 Year Old Hinged Expansion Joint
August 13, 2018

Hinged expansion joint 166169

Type: Single Hinged Expansion Joint
Size: 26-3/4″ length x 42-1/2″ diameter
Material: CS | 304 SS | Inconel 625 LCF | Kaowool
Design Operating Temperature: 1,100°F
Pressure: 100 PSIG
Movement: 3° of Angular Rotation
Testing: Hydrotest at 100 PSIG

U.S. Bellows, Inc. refurbished a 72 year old single hinged expansion joint for a refinery in Louisiana. The expansion joint is 42-1/2″ in diameter and 25-3/4″ in length. The bellows are fabricated from Inconel 625 LCF, the liners are 304H stainless steel, the body is carbon steel and the insulation is Kaowool. The unit is designed for an operating pressure of 100 psig at 1,100°F and 3° angular rotation. A hydro test at 100 psig was conducted prior to shipping the unit after one week.

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11 Foot Diameter Hinged Expansion Joints Designed for Vacuum Service in an Air-Cooled Condenser Unit in New York
July 30, 2018

Hinged expansion joint 152499

Type: Single Hinged Expansion Joints
Size: 64″ length x 127″ diameter
Material: Carbon Steel and 304 Stainless Steel
Design Operating Temperature Range: -10°F to 121°F
Pressure: 15 PSIG
Movement: 0.6° of Angular Rotation
Testing: 100% Dye Penetrant Test | Vaccum tested at 28.5″ of Mercury | 100% X-Rayed.

U.S. Bellows custom designed Single Hinged Expansion Joints for vacuum service in high-velocity steam and condensate duct for an air-cooled condenser unit in New York. The bellows are fabricated from a 304 stainless steel. The weld-ends and hardware are fabricated from carbon steel. The units are 127″ in diameter and 64″ overall length. They are designed for an operating pressure at full vacuum to 15 psi at -10 to 121°F and 0.6° of angular rotation. The units were vacuum tested at 28.5″ of mercury, 100% dye-penetrant examined, and the bellows longitudinal seams were 100% X-rayed.

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24 Foot Long Universal Expansion Joint Custom Designed for a Steam Turbine
July 16, 2018

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Type: Rectangular metallic Universal Expansion Joint
Size: 291.75″ long x 62″ wide x 76″ high
Design:  Operating Temperature Range: 850°F
Pressure: 1.5 PSIG
Movement: 1.5″ Axial Compression
Material:  A36 Carbon Steel and 304 Stainless Steel
Testing: 100% Dye Penetrant Test and Pneumatic Test

U.S. Bellows custom designed this universal rectangular expansion joint for a steam turbine facility in Alaska. The bellows and liner were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the weld ends from A36 carbon steel. The unit is 62″ wide, 291.75″ in length, and 76″ in height. It is designed for an operating temperature up to 850°F at 1.5 psig and 1.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested and pneumatic tested prior to shipment.

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Big Ton Spring Supports for an Oil Refinery in Australia
July 2, 2018

PT&P Custom Designed Big Ton Spring Supports for an Oil Refinery in Australia

 

Type: Big Ton Spring Supports
Material: Carbon Steel w/ HDG Finish
Design: 13,457 lb. Load | 0.35″ Vertical
Testing: Load and Travel Tests

These big ton springs are used in supporting large heavy units such as compressors, vessels and pumps in power and petrochemical plants. The housing and frame are fabricated from carbon steel and hot-dipped galvanized, and the spring coils are dipped in a neoprene coating. The units are 48” x 40” x 20”. The big ton spring support is designed to allow limited movement of 0.35″ upwards and an operating load of 13,457 lb. This design saved the customer from having to entirely redesign the piping system, which saved them thousands of dollars. Load and travel tests were performed prior to shipping to an oil refinery in Australia.

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Rectangular Rubber Expansion Joints for Centrifuge Suction and Discharge of Paraxylene Application at a Chemical Plant
May 21, 2018

Rectangular Rubber Expansion Joints for Centrifuge Suction and Discharge of Paraxylene Application at a Chemical Plant

Type: Rubber Expansion Joint
Size: 59.5″ x 20.25″ x 14″ FTF | 29.875″ x 22.75″ x 14″ FTF
Design: Viton Rubber | 304 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel
Material: 250°F, 5 psig, & 0.25″ Axial & Lateral
Testing: Hydro-tested at 5 psig

These rectangular Viton rubber expansion joints were custom designed for a suction and centrifuge discharge of paraxylene application at a chemical plant in India. The units are 59.5″ x 20.25″ x 14″ face-to-face and 29.875″ x 22.75″ x 14″ face-to-face. The belt material is made from Viton rubber with 304 stainless steel liner and carbon steel retaining bars. They are designed for an operating temperature up to 250°F at 5 psig, with 0.25″ of axial compression and lateral deflection. The units were hydro-tested to 5 psig prior to shipment.

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Custom Designed Single Expansion Joints for a Pipeline in China
May 7, 2018

Custom Designed Single Expansion Joints for a Pipeline in China

Type: Single Flanged Expansion Joint
Size: 41 3/8″ Length | 56.3″-76.75″ Diameter
Material: Incoloy 800 | 304H Stainless Steel
Design 1231°F | 15 psig | 2.624″ Axial & 0.25″ Lateral
Testing: Radiographic | Dye-penetrant | Hydro-tested at 23 psig

U.S. Bellows custom designed these single expansion joints for a pipeline in China. All units are 41 3/8″ length and vary in diameter from 56.3″-76.75″. The bellows were fabricated from Incoloy 800 and the weld ends from 304H stainless steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 15 psig at 1231°F with 2.624″ axial compression and 0.25″ lateral deflection. The bellows and weld ends were 100% radiographic tested, 100% dye-penetrant tested, and hydro-tested at 23 psig prior to shipment

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153″ Neoprene Expansion Joint for an Air Re-circulation/Ventilation Application at a Gas Turbine Facility in Hungary
April 9, 2018

153" Neoprene Expansion Joint for an Air Recirculation/Ventilation Application at a Gas Turbine Facility in Hungary

Type: Neoprene Expansion Joint
Size: 153″ x 55″ x 21″
Design: EPDM Reinforced Fabric Cloth | Carbon Steel
Material: 200°F, +/- 100″ WC, & 1″ Axial
Testing: Hydro-tested

This EPDM neoprene expansion joint was designed for an air recirculation/ventilation application at a gas turbine facility in Hungary by U.S. Bellows. The unit is 153″ in length x 55″ width x 21″ face-to-face. The fabric belt is made from EPDM reinforced fabric cloth and the framework from A572 Gr. 50 carbon steel. It is designed for an operating temperature up to 200°F with a +/- 100″ water column and 1″ of axial compression and lateral deflection. The expansion joint was hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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Custom In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in India
March 19, 2018

Custom In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in India

Type: In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size: 16″ Dia. & 59″ OAL
Design: 304 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel
Material: 248°F at 86 psig & 2.5″ Axial
Testing: Hydro-tested & 100% Dye-Penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed this in-line pressure balanced expansion joint for an oil refinery in India. The unit is 16″ in diameter and 59″ overall length. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the remaining parts from carbon steel. It is designed for an operating temperature of 248°F at 86 psig with 2.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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Custom Designed Rectangular Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas
February 5, 2018

Custom Designed Rectangular Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas

Type: Rectangular Expansion Joint
Size: 91″ x 130″ x 24″
Design: 304 Stainless Steel
Material: 482°F at 14.2 psig & 1″ Axial Compression
Testing: Soap & Air and 100% Dye-Penetrant

These rectangular expansion joints was custom designed by U.S. Bellows for a chemical plant in Texas. It has dimensions of 91″ x 130″ x 24″. It was completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel. The units are designed for an operating temperature of 482°F with an operating pressure of 14.2 psig and 1″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were soap & air tested and 100% dye penetrant tested prior to shipment.

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