U.S. Bellows, Inc. recently designed and manufactured a 5′ – 0″ x 12′ – 0″ fabric expansion joint for a hot air ducting system in a power plant in Tulsa, OK. It is designed at 15″ W.C. and 600 °F for 3/4″ axial movement and 1/2″ lateral movement. The fabric belts are composed of three layers with the outer layer serving as a waterproof barrier.
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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.
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Expansion Joint Application and Design
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