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42” I.D Rubber Expansion Joints for a Power Plant in Texas

The expansion joints consist of bellows formed by 1/8” thick neoprene sheet and A36 carbon steel flanges coated with a special finish per customer’s request. These expansion joints are 42” x 7 ¾”.  A dye-penetrant test was performed on the welds prior to shipping to ensure quality. The turn around for this product was four days.

Single Tied Expansion Joints for an Oil Refinery in Bakersfield, California

This single tied expansion joint was designed to withstand 400 PSIG and 200°F. The bellow was manufactured using B443 material (Inconel® 625) with a 300 lb. carbon steel flange. It measures 8” x 16” with 3/16” lateral movement. Pressure testing and 100% dye-penetrant tests were performed to ensure quality.