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106″ Tied Universal Expansion Joint for a pipeline in the UAE
August 14, 2017

106" Tied Universal Expansion Joint for a pipeline in the UAE

Type: Universal Expansion Joint
Size: 118″ CL-to-CL, 132 3/8″ FTF, & 24″ OD
Material: 304 Stainless Steel/Carbon Steel
Design: 400°F at 310 psig & 1 1/8″ Lateral Movement
Testing: Dye-Penetrant, PMI, X-Ray, and Hydrotested at 465 psig

This tied universal expansion joint was designed by U.S. Bellows for a pipeline in the UAE. The unit is 24″ in diameter and 106″ in length. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the rest of the components from carbon steel. It is designed for an operating pressure of 15 psig at 194°F with an operating load of 501 lb/in. and 6″ of lateral deflection. The unit was 100% LP tested, X-ray examined, and hydro tested prior to shipment

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Double Gimbal Expansion Joints with 2-Ply Bellows for a Chemical Plant
July 17, 2017

Double Gimbal Expansion Joints with 2-Ply Bellows for a Chemical Plant
Type: Double Gimbal Expansion Joints
Size: 30″ Diameter | 198″ Length
Material: 2-Ply Bellows: Inconel 625 LCF | Pipes: 316 H SS | Covers & Liners: CS
Design: 5° Angular Rotation | 1260°F | 180 psig
Testing: 100% Dye-Penetrant | PMI Examined | Hydro-tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed and fabricated double gimbal expansion joints for a chemical plant in Arkansas. The assemblies are designed with 2-ply bellows which were fabricated from Inconel 625 LCF. The pipes are 316 H stainless steel and the covers and liners are carbon steel. The units are 30″ in diameter and have an overall length of 198″. The expansion joints were designed for 5° angular rotation at 1260°F and 180 psig. Prior to shipment, the units were 100% dye penetrant tested, PMI examined, and hydro-tested.

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Neoprene and Fabric Expansion Joints for an Exhaust Duct Application in Hungary
July 3, 2017

Neoprene and Fabric Expansion Joints for a an Exhaust Duct Application in Hungary

 Type:  Neoprene & Fabric Expansion Joints
 Size:  59″ Dia./7″ face-to-face & 136″ x 54″ x 12″.
 Material:  Fabric Reinforced Neoprene/Carbon Steel & PTFE Fabric Belt/304 Stainless Steel
 Design:  -20°F-600°F with +/- 100″ water column, 1/2″ of Axial & Lateral
 Testing:  100% Dye-Penetrant

These neoprene and fabric expansion joints were designed by U.S. Bellows for an exhaust duct application at a gas turbine facility in Hungary. The rounds are 59″ in diameter and 7″ face-to-face, and the rectangular is 136″ x 54″ x 12″. The rounds are fabricated from A572 Gr50 carbon steel with fabric reinforced neoprene belts and the rectangular has a PTFE fabric belt with 304 stainless steel framework. They are designed for an operating temperature from -20°F-600°F with +/- 100″ water column and 1/2″ of axial compression and lateral deflection. A dye-penetrant examination was conducted on the unit prior to shipment.

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107″ Custom Rectangular Expansion Joint for a Refinery in Texas
June 19, 2017

107" Custom Rectangular Expansion Joint for a Refinery in Texas

Type: Rectangular Expansion Joint
Size: 107″ x 71″ x 64″
Design: 304 Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Material: 250°F at 15 PSIG and 0.125″ of lateral deflection
Testing: Soap & Air, 100% Dye-Penetant, and Pneumatic

This rectangular expansion joint was custom fabricated by U.S. Bellows for a refinery in Texas. The expansion joint is 107″ in height, 71″ in width, and 64″ in length. The bellows and cover were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the rest of the components from carbon steel. It is designed for 250°F at 15 PSIG and 0.125″ of lateral deflection. The expansion joint was soap & air, 100% dye-penetrant, and pneumatic tested prior to shipment.

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110″ Custom Hinged Expansion Joint for a Combined Cycle Power Plant in Texas
May 15, 2017

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Type: Hinged Expansion Joints
Size: 110″ diameter and 39 3/8″ OAL
Material: 321 Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Design 250°F at 7.25 psig/FV and +/- 3° angulation
Testing: Dye-penetrant and high vacuum (70 mbar) tested

U.S. Bellows custom-designed this hinged expansion joint for a combined cycle power plant in Texas. This expansion joint is one of 11 units constructed and has a nominal diameter of 110″ with an overall length of 39 3/8″. The bellows are fabricated from 321 stainless steel with a carbon steel weld ends, cover, and hinges. This hinged joint is part of a condenser duct complex that is designed to operate at 250°F at 7.25 psig/FV, with +/- 3° angulation. All expansion joint welds were 100% dye-penetrant tested and high vacuum (70 mbar) tested prior to shipment.

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Custom Design Clamshell Pipe Spool for an Exhaust Duct Application in Texas
May 1, 2017

Custom Design Clamshell Pipe Spool for an Exhaust Duct Application in Texas

Type: Clamshell Pipe Spool
Size: 85.45″ in diameter and 21.5″ face-to-face
Material: 321H Stainless Steel
Design 950°F
Testing: Dye-Penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed this clamshell pipe spool for an exhaust duct application at a gas turbine facility in Texas. The units were completely fabricated from 321H stainless steel. It is 85.45″ in diameter and 21.5″ face-to-face. The clamshell was designed for an operating temperature of 950°F. A dye-penetrate test was performed prior to shipment.

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Custom Tied Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for a Chemical Plant in Texas
April 3, 2017

Custom Tied Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for a Chemical Plant in Texas

Type: Elbow Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size: 30″ in diameter and 118″ in length
Material: 321 Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Design: 400°F at 50 psig, an operating load of 959 lb/in, and 1 3/8″ in axial compression
Testing: Hydrotested

This custom tied elbow pressure balanced expansion joint was designed for an acetic acid producing application at a chemical plant in Texas. It is 30″ in diameter and 118″ in length. The bellows are fabricated from 321 stainless steel and all the other components are from carbon steel. It is designed for 400°F at 50 psig, an operating load of 959 lb/in, and 1 3/8″ in axial compression. The expansion joint hydrotested prior to shipment.

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Gimbal Expansion Joints Designed for a Pipeline in Texas
February 13, 2017

Gimbal Expansion Joints Designed for a Pipeline in Texas

Type: Gimbal Expansion Joint
Size: 8″ x 22.5″ and 10″ x 23.5″
Material: 321 & 316 Stainless Steel/Carbon Steel
Design: 370°F at 160 psig, 10° angular rotation
Testing: Dye Penetrant and Hydro tested

These gimbal expansion joints were custom designed by U.S. Bellows for a pipeline in Texas. Units are an 8″ gimbal that is 22.5″ OAL and 10″ gimbal that is 23.5″ OAL. Each unit incorporated square gimbal design for the gimbal structure. The bellows and flanges were fabricated from 321 stainless steel, the liners from 316 stainless steel, and cover and hinge parts from carbon steel. They were designed for an operating temperature of 370°F at 160 psig with 10° of angular rotation. All unites were dye penetant and hydotested prior to shipment.

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Custom Single Expansion Joints for Oil Pipeline Application

Single Expansion Joints for Oil Pipeline Application

Type: Single Expansion Joint
Size: 2″ Diameter/18″ long & 4″ Diameter/18″ long
Material: 304 Stainless Steel | CS
Design 400°F at 150 psig
Testing: 100% Hydro-tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these single expansion joints for an oil pipeline application. 30 of the units are 2″ in diameter and 18″ OAL and 10 of the units are 4″ in diameter and 18″ OAL. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel with the pipe spool and flanges from carbon steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 150 psig and an operating temperature of 400°F. All units were hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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116″ Universal Expansion Joint for a Water Supply System in California
January 30, 2017

116" Universal Expansion Joint for a Water Supply System in California

Type: Universal Expansion Joint
Size: 116″ in diameter/60″ long
Material: AL6XN Stainless Steel/Carbon Steel
Design: 100°F at 220 psig, 9″ axial compression
Testing: Dye penetrant, radiographic, and hydro tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed this 116″ universal expansion joint for a water supply system in California. The unit measures 116″ in diameter and 60″ long. The bellows and pipe spool were fabricated from AL6XN stainless steel and the flanges from carbon steel. It is designed for a temperature of 100°F at 220 psig and 9″ of axial compression. The expansion joint was dye penetrant, radiographic, and hydro tested prior to being shipped out.

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