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92″ Double Hinged Reinforced Expansion Joint for Water Service in Canada

April 25, 2011

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U.S. Bellows, Inc. designed a double hinged reinforced expansion joint for a 92″ diameter pipe in a water treatment plant located in Canada. The bellows, root rings and collars are fabricated from 321 stainless steel. The weld ends and hinge hardware are fabricated from carbon steel. This expansion joint was designed for 100 PSIG at 300°F with 4° angular movement for each bellows. The bellows long seams and longitudinal pipe welds were 100% x-ray examined, and a hydro-test at 150 PSIG, along with a 100% dye penetrant test for all welds was performed prior to shipment.

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78″ Fabric Expansion Joint and Duct Work Assembly with a 90° Elbow for a Sulphuric Acid Plant

April 11, 2011

78" Fabric Expansion Joint and Duct Work Assembly with 90° Elbow for a Sulphuric Acid Plant

U.S. Bellows designed and fabricated a 78″ fabric expansion joint and duct work assembly with a 90° elbow for a sulphuric acid plant in Louisiana. A stress analysis was performed to determine thermal movements and spring supports, loads and travel.

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The ducts are fabricated from carbon steel and are 30″ long. The expansion joint is designed for 750°F at 5 PSIG with 2.5″ lateral deflection (cold preset) and 2″ axial compression. Cradle supports and a “big ton” spring support were also fabricated for this project.

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