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In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a 58″ Pipeline at a Chemical Plant

January 21, 2019

In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a 58" Pipeline at a Chemical Plant

Type:  In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size:  38″ F-F | 58-1/2 Diameter
Material:  304 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel
Design:  725°F @ 14.22 psig | 1-1/2″ Axial Compression | 422 lb./in. Spring Rate
Testing:  100% X-Rayed | Dye-penetrant | Air/leak tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these in-line pressure balanced expansion joints for a chemical plant in Texas. They are 38″ face-to-face and 58-1/2″ diameter. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel with carbon steel tie rods and flange plates. They are designed for a 725°F at 14.22 psig, with a spring rate of 422 lb./in. and 1.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant examined and air leak tested prior to shipment.

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Custom In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in India

March 19, 2018

Custom In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in India

Type: In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size: 16″ Dia. & 59″ OAL
Design: 304 Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel
Material: 248°F at 86 psig & 2.5″ Axial
Testing: Hydro-tested & 100% Dye-Penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed this in-line pressure balanced expansion joint for an oil refinery in India. The unit is 16″ in diameter and 59″ overall length. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the remaining parts from carbon steel. It is designed for an operating temperature of 248°F at 86 psig with 2.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints for Waste Water Treatment Plant

January 2, 2017

Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints for Waste Water Treatment Plant

Type:  In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size: 12″ in diameter and 32″ in overall length
Design: 304 Stainless Steel
Material: 200°F at 55 psig, with 7/8″ of axil compression and .07″ of lateral movement
Testing: 100% dye-penetrant, PMI, X-Ray, and hydro tested

These inline pressure balanced expansion joints were custom designed by U.S. Bellows for a wastewater treatment plant in California. The units are 12″ in diameter and 32″ in overall length. All components of the expansion joints (bellows, covers, liners, rings, and flanges) were completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel. They are designed for an operating temperature 200° at 55 psig, with 7/8″ of axial compression and .07″ of lateral movement. All units were 100% dye-penetrant, PMI, X-Ray, and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

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46″ Dia. In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for an Ammonia and Urea Plant

June 14, 2015

46" Dia. Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint Designed for an Ammonia and Urea Plant

U.S. Bellows custom designed an inline pressure balanced expansion joint for an ammonia and urea plant in Bolivia. The bellows and liners are fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the assembly from carbon steel. The unit is 46″ diameter and 71-3/8″ in overall length. The expansion joint was designed for 0.8″ axial movement with an operating temperature of 392°F at 114 psig. A 100% dye penetrant test, x-ray, and hydro-test were performed prior to shipment.

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20″ Dia. Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a Pipeline in Texas

March 15, 2015

20" Dia. Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a Pipline in Texas

U.S. Bellows custom-designed inline pressure balanced expansion joints for a pipeline in Texas. The bellows are fabricated from 316 stainless steel and the flanges and liners from carbon steel. The units have a 20″ diameter and are 30″ in overall length. The expansion joints were designed for 0.17″ compression with an operating temperature of 150°F at 285 psig. A dye penetrant test and pressure test at 300 PSIG was performed prior to shipment.

 

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63″ In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints with Refractory Lining for a Clean Fuels Project

June 22, 2010

63" Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints with Refractory Lining for a Clean Fuels Project
Inline Pressure BalancedExpansion Joints

63" Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints with Refractory Lining for a Clean Fuels Project
Lined with Insulating and Abrasion Resistant Refractor
The inline pressure balanced expansion joints were manufactured for a clean fuels project in India. They are fabricated with Inconel 625 LCF bellows and ASTM A516 GR 70 carbon steel was used for the shell. The inside is lined with insulating and abrasion-resistant refractory. The expansion joints were pressure tested with air at 15 PSIG prior to shipment.
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24″ In-Line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant in Venezuela

November 1, 2002
24" Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant in Venezuela
24″ Inline Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant in Venezuela

U.S. Bellows, Inc. fabricated three, 24″, inline pressure balanced expansion joints for a petrochemical plant in Venezuela. In order to absorb partial axial and lateral movements, these expansion joints were designed at 175 PSIG and 610ºF. The bellows are composed of Inconel® 625LCF material and the flanges and liners are constructed from SA516 Grade 70 material.

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