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U.S. Bellows 101: Expansion Joint  Basics Webinar

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012 / Time: 10:00 am CST

* Live Webinars are approved for 1 PDH credit for TX P.E.’s

This presentation will briefly touch on the basics of fabric expansion joints; however, is mainly focused on the various designs, material details, and applications. Learn how fabric expansion joints are engineered and fabricated for various applications and the many factors that influence those designs. View the abundance of materials used, including Fluoroplastic and Fluoroelastomer, and their respective capabilities. Take a journey through a Fossil Fired Power Plant and see exactly where fabric expansion joints are required.

U.S. Bellows, Inc., a division of PT&P, has more than 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing expansion joints, along with replacement and repair services.

Step 1: Fill out a simple registration form at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/933316046

Step 2: Mark the date and time on your calendar: Thursday – February 23, 2012 – 10:00 am CST

Step 3: The day of the Webinar, check your email and follow the link to join.

View a technical presentation on expansion joints right from your computer for free. We have a team of expert engineers on stand-by to answer any questions you may have during or after the presentation.

This Webinar is over, to view the recording, go to www.usbellows.com/webinars

U.S. Bellows, Inc. has more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing expansion joints, along with replacement and repair services. Listen to in-depth explanations on how to choose the type of expansion joint that will best suit your system. Learn about the bellows movements throughout the piping system due to thermal changes of mechanical motion. Increase your understanding of the different types of expansion joints and value-added services offered by U.S. Bellows.

We look forward to having you join us for this complimentary presentation.

60" Diameter Universal Pressure Balanced Elbow Expansion Joints

The universal pressure balanced elbow expansion joints were fabricated with 304 stainless steel bellows and carbon steel reinforcing root rings. The expansion joints were designed for an axial compression of .25″, extension of .75″, and lateral of 1″. They have an overall length of 237″ from center line or elbow to face of the weld end. All expansion joints were designed for 100 PSIG and hydro-tested at 150 PSIG.