On-site Field Services

Pipe Expansion Joint Installation & Maintenance Guide

U.S. Bellows has extensive experience providing on-site services in quick-turn or emergency response situations. U.S. Bellows can provide on-site services for pipe expansion joints (as well as for pipe supports) which include the following:

• Installation guidance
• Inspection and maintenance
• Problem resolution
• Quick-turn expansion joint replacement during shutdowns and turnarounds

U.S. Bellows is also available on a 24 x 7 basis to fulfill any emergency requirements that might arise. We have a system of stock pipe expansion joints as well as an “on-call” engineering and manufacturing team to meet any of your quick-turn and emergency requirements.

Inspection Checklist — Pipe Expansion Joints

• Check for signs of leakage or loss of pressure
• Inspect for any distortion or yielding of anchors, hardware, bellows and piping components
• Observe for any unanticipated movement or piping due to pressure
• Observe for expansion instability (squirm) in the bellows
• Check the pipe or jacket around guides and other moveable parts for evidence of binding

For the quickest response in such an emergency type situation, fill-out the online request form and U.S. Bellows guarantees a response to your request within 30 minutes. Once we receive your request, we will made contact with you and understand the situation, U.S. Bellows will work hard to assist you.

Competitor Expansion Joints to be Refurbished or Replaced