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44″ Fabric Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant in Malaysia

U.S. Bellows, Inc. designed and fabricated 44″ fabric expansion joints for a petrochemical plant in Malaysia. The expansion joints measure 44″ ID ...Continue Reading

U.S. Bellows, Inc. Designed and Fabricated Expansion Joints that Required Helium Leak Testing

This order required custom engineering to design and manufacture these expansion joints due to their critical service condition requirements. PT&P ...Continue Reading

60″ Ductwork with Spring Supports, Snubbers, a Support Cradle and a Fabric Expansion Joint

U.S. Bellows, Inc. and PT&P combined to furnish a fabric expansion joint, duct work, a spring support cradle and snubbers. US ...Continue Reading

Replacement Fabric Expansion Joint for Methanol Plant in Russia

The photograph above shows rectangular expansion joints being prepared for shipment to Russia. These were fabricated to replace units in a ...Continue Reading

Rectangular Fabric Expansion Joint

The photograph above shows a rectangular fabric expansion joint in the final stages of assembly. The fabric “belt” is being attached ...Continue Reading

Fabric Expansion Joint for Duct System

The photograph above shows a fabric expansion joint designed and built for installation in a duct system by Piping Technology & Products, ...Continue Reading

High-Temp Fabric Expansion Joints

Shown above is a large, round fabric expansion joint designed and fabricated by U.S. Bellows. The fabric “belt” is attached between ...Continue Reading

Does the style400B turbulent air expansion joint application require a belt attachment?

Yes, it does. This model requires belt attachment nuts to be tack welded.

What is a drawback of FLEXXCEL elastomeric belt materials?

How is the Flexxcell FF1 manufactured?

Flexxcell FF1 is manufactured to a high weight without sacrificing the critical flexing properties required for a fabric expansion joint.

For fabric expansion joints can the fabric belt withstand thermal, pressure and chemical conditions?

Yes, it can. The fabric belt must be able to withstand the thermal, pressure and chemical conditions. Modern fabrics accomplish ...Continue Reading

What is the function of the particulate deflector on a fabric expansion joint?

In certain conditions, a particulate deflector can be specified to reduce air-born particulate from falling down into the expansion joint ...Continue Reading

What tools are needed to install a fabric expansion joint assembly?

Tools needed include: Suitable/safe scaffolding, Lifting equipment (forklift, crane, hoist), Drill, Come along, Rope, Pry Bar

Where is the gasket installed in a fabric expansion joint?

The gasket is a non-porous deformable material that is installed between the belt attachment flange and the fabric belt. The ...Continue Reading

What is unique about the style 200W high temperature dirty flue gas expansion joint

It includes integral telescoping liners to retain the accumulation barrier and protect the belt from abrasion.

How is a fabric expansion joint defined?

It is defined as an assembly that utilizes a fabric belt element to allow for the movement of ductwork, as opposed ...Continue Reading

What is the typical operating conditions for high temperature clean air expansion joint applications?

Typical operating conditions are 600 degrees F to 750 degrees F, 5â€ to 80â€ WG pressure, clean air media, boiler growth ...Continue Reading

What kind of frame attachment is commonly used for turbulent flue gas and wet gas expansion joint applications?

Bolt-in design for attachment to equipment or duct flanges. (If equipment or duct flanges are not present, weld in designs ...Continue Reading

What is design integration for fabric expansion joints?

In addition to fabric expansion joints, U.S. Bellows is a major designer and fabricator of ducting. Design Integration is the ...Continue Reading

What is angular rotation on a fabric expansion joint?

The twisting of one side of the duct about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.