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Finite Element Analysis
U.S. Bellows is highly experienced in various design and analysis
techniques for piping systems. Given the parameters of your
application, U.S. Bellows can use finite element analysis and
conventional pipe stress analysis to provide you with an in-depth
analysis portfolio that is presentable to your management and your
client.
See the photographs below as an example of a gimbal expansion joint
fabricated by U.S. Bellows. FEA was used to design the gimbal
assembly. The final product is shown after fabrication completion
and then during installation in the plant.
Quality Control
Additionally, U.S. Bellows/PT&P does extensive
physical testing to prove designs. Each bellows and expansion joint
unit goes through in-process quality control controlled using a
system of travelers. Final in-house inspection and testing is
performed prior to shipping, based on customer requirements. U.S.
Bellows has performed a variety of tests on expansion joints ranging
from X-Ray tests and hydrotest to helium leak tests (using a mass
spectrometer). Our manufacturing shop also has ASME Section VIII
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U.S. Bellows, Inc. Designed and Fabricated 50
Universal Expansion Joints for an Air Force Base in New Mexico
(Ref#91376-A1, EA) 11/14/2007
U.S. Bellows, Inc. fabricated 50 expansion joints from 304L
stainless steel. The expansion joints were 6" and 8" sizes. The 6"
expansion joints are 24" face to face and the 8" expansion joints
are 26" face to face. All of the expansion joints are fabricated
with liners that are also made with 304L stainless steel. The design
temperature was 200°F and the design pressure was 200 PSIG. The
expansion joints were dye-penetrant tested and hydro tested at 300
PSIG. U.S. Bellows, Inc. provides 100% customer satisfaction in
terms of quality and delivery.
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FAX: (713) 731-8640