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Universal Pipe Expansion Joint

The universal pipe expansion joint consists of two bellows separated by a pipe section or spool. The primary purpose of this arrangement is to have a unit which will accept large amounts of lateral deflection. The amount of lateral deflection they can accept is a function of the amount of angulation each bellows can absorb and the distance between the bellows. For a given bellows element, the amount of lateral deflection capability can be increased or decreased by simply changing the length of the center spool.

Universal Expansion Joints

The universal pipe expansion joint consists of two bellows separated by a pipe section or spool. The primary purpose of this arrangement is to have a unit which will accept large amounts of lateral deflection. The amount of lateral deflection they can accept is a function of the amount of angulation each bellows can absorb and the distance between the bellows. For a given bellows element, the amount of lateral deflection capability can be increased or decreased by simply changing the length of the center spool. There are three standard overall lengths shown with their lateral movement capability. If the piping problem requires greater capability, then the overall length can be increased to suit. Since deflections are usually the result of piping thermal expansion, and universal expansion joints are usually long, our units are designed so that the thermal expansion of the entire unit's length is accepted as compression by the two bellows elements. In this way, the overall length of the unit does not change when the piping is heated. The standard units in this catalog have all been designed to accept the thermal expansion of their length when the temperature is up to the design temperature shown.

3 inch, 3.5 inch, 4 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
24in.
Overall Length
36in.
Overall Length
48in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring Rate
610mm
Overall Length
914mm
Overall Length
1219mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
3753.17168.93314.9312.05152
5.3810.32270.053790.02523
5001.33913.39185.4970.711010
35.1341.6860.321390.131818
3.5752.81237.82413.0322175
5.3710.41990.073310.04513
5001.11512.77304.48120.651355
35.1282.7700.541140.211724
4503.43199.41315.6112.71111
3.5870.32390.053960.02692
2751.441063.53225.6690.92775
19.3371.9900.391440.162314

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
50-75 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RPSO.
275-500 PSIG Series: 300 lb. ANSI B16.5 RPSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106.
50-75 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
275-500 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch Nominal Diameter

 

Flanged Universal Exapnsion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/ Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
30in.
OverallLength
42in.
OverallLength
54in.
OverallLength
MovementSpring Rate
762mm
OverallLength
1067mm1372mm
OverallLength
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
5754.96129.61414.3322.47139
5.31260.22440.073640.04632
2751.78873.26294.75140.771160
19.3451.6830.521210.252021
6703.59227.44611.3432.43143
4.9910.41890.112880.05623
2002.011044.17296.36131.36665
14.1511.91060.521620.233512
5000.6510171.382592.121150.465473
35.11718.2354.63542.061298
8453.62408.311013.1943.91126
3.2920.72110.183350.07992
2001.891864.34466.89202.05583
14.1483.31100.821750.365210
4000.7115761.663642.641570.774314
28.11828.2426.51672.812077

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
40-75 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO.
200-275 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
400-500 PSIG Series: 300 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106.
40-75 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
200-275 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
400-500 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.

 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/ Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
24in.
Overall Length
36in.
Overall Length
48in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring Rate
610mm
Overall Length
914mm
Overall Length
1219mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
10456.264911.81817.6396.08213
3.21590.93000.324480.161544
2602.722565.04927.45472.481127
18.3694.61281.651890.846320
12455.078010.012715.23136.4208
3.21291.42540.483870.231634
2002.413694.671237.02602.85976
14.1616.61192.21781.077217
14504.8959.243313.9166.23229
3.51221.72350.593530.291584
2002.045483.921845.87912.561255
14.1529.81003.291491.636522

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
45-50 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RPSO.
200-260 PSIG Series: 300 lb. ANSI B16.5 RPSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106.
45-50 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
200-260 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon Steel

16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/ Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
48in.
Overall Length
60in.
Overall Length
72in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring Rate
1219mm
Overall Length
1524mm
Overall Length
1829mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
16356.737011.62916.7167.75211
2.51711.32950.524240.291974
2003.113395.061497.05832.961235
14.1796.11292.671791.497522
4002.458433.983635.542002.32894
28.16215.11016.51413.585852
18405.919810.184114.66227.59238
2.81501.82590.733720.391934
2002.485504.162305.881252.851394
14.1639.81064.121492.247225
4001.9713653.165954.373311.983919
28.15024.48010.651115.925070
20455.241339.035512.99307.43265
3.21332.42290.983300.541895
2002.267253.753065.271672.771533
14.15713955.481342.997028
4001.5921202.628813.664791.884365
28.14037.96715.77938.574878

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
35-45 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO.
200 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
400 PSIG Series: 300 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106.
35-45 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
200 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
400 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

22 inch, 24 inch, 26 inch Nominal Diameter

 

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.

Size

Pressure

Non-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates

Lateral Movement/Spring Rates

Axial

48
in.
Overall Length
60
in.
Overall Length
72
in.
Overall Length

Movement

Spring Rate
1219
mm
Overall Length
1524
mm
Overall Length
1829
mm
Overall Length

Movement

Spring Rate

Movement

Spring Rate

Movement

Spring Rate

PSIG

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

kg/cm2

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

22

45

5.28

137

8.88

58

12.62

32

7.62

243

3.2

134

2.5

226

1.04

321

0.57

194

4

165

2.24

811

3.66

347

5.12

191

2.9

1497

11.6

57

14.5

93

6.21

130

3.42

74

27

350

1.48

2536

2.40

1069

3.33

585

1.84

4506

24.6

38

45.4

61

19.13

85

10.47

47

81

24

50

4.74

177

7.98

75

11.34

41

7.43

266

3.5

120

3.2

203

1.34

288

0.73

189

5

160

2.06

1024

3.36

441

4.68

243

2.85

1636

11.2

52

18.3

85

7.89

119

4.35

72

29

350

1.34

3163

2.15

1347

2.97

741

1.75

4925

24.6

34

56.6

55

24.11

75

13.26

44

88

26

50

3.88

268

6.83

107

9.91

57

7.37

289

3.5

99

4.8

173

1.91

252

1.02

187

5

165

1.87

1450

3.41

544

5.02

281

3.85

1332

11.6

47

25.9

87

9.74

128

5.03

98

24

335

1.55

3635

2.99

1252

4.52

622

3.67

2672

23.5

39

65.1

76

22.41

115

11.13

93

48

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
45-50 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO
160-165 PSIG Series: 150 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
335-350 PSIG Series: 300 lb. ANSI B16.5 RFSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106/A-285-C
45-50 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe/0.375-inch wall.
160-165 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe/0.375-inch wall.
335-350 PSIG Series: 0.500-inch wall.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

28 inch, 30 inch, 32 inch Nominal Diameter

 

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
48in.
Overall Length
60in.
Overall Length
72in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
1219mm
Overall Length
1524mm
Overall Length
1829mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
28503.613336.361329.22707.36311
3.59261622.362341.251876
1601.7418013.176754.673483.851437
11.24432.28112.081196.239826
3151.4545122.8215544.257723.712881
22.13780.77227.8110813.829452
30503.653166.411269.3677.96257
3.5935.71632.252361.22025
1351.9117083.486405.133304.531185
9.54930.68811.451305.9111521
2901.554276314734.527314.232376
20.43976.57626.3611513.0810743
32503.433826.031528.75807.96274
3.5876.81532.722221.432025
1351.7920623.277734.823994.531266
9.54536.58313.831227.1411523
2901.4551632.8117784.258834.232537
20.43792.47131.8210815.810745

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
50 PSIG Series: 125 lb Lt/Wt FFSO.
For 135-160 PSIG Series and 290-315 PSIG Series: Customer to specify actual flanges required.
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/APJ-5L/A-285-C.
50 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall.
135-160 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall.
290-315 PSIG Series: 0.500-inch wall.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

34 inch, 36 inch, 38 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expasnion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Llateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
54in.
Overall Length
66in.
Overall Length
78in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring Rate
1372mm
Overall Length
1676mm
Overall Length
1981mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
34504.442736.971299.56747.96292
3.51134.91772.312431.322025
1352.1316833.547235.013984.51346
9.55430.19012.941277.1211424
2751.5849512.8918564.259584.242699
19.34088.67333.2110817.1410848
36504.213236.591529.05887.96309
3.51075.81672.722301.572026
1352.0219913.358544.744714.491427
9.55135.68515.281208.4311426
2501.5258532.7821944.0911324.312860
17.639104.77139.2610420.2610951
38503.993796.261798.591037.96327
3.51016.81593.22181.842026
1301.9323333.2110014.535524.521508
9.14941.88217.911159.8811527
2501.4468592.6425713.8813274.33021
17.637122.76746.019923.7510954

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
50 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO.
For 130-135 PSIG Series and 250-275 PSIG Series: Customer to specify actual flanges required.
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-285-C.
50 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall
130-135 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall.
250-275 PSIG Series: 0.500-inch wall.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

40 Inch, 42 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
54in.
Overall Length
66in.
Overall Length
78in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
1372mm
Overall Length
1676mm
Overall Length
1981mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
40503.455155.592317.81307.96344
3.5889.21424.131982.332026
1201.6632542.8813124.157004.581588
8.44258.27323.4810512.5311628
2251.2199282.3534193.5516984.373183
15.831177.76061.189030.3911157
42503.295955.342677.451507.96362
3.58410.61364.781892.682026
1151.5937562.7715143.998094.611669
8.14067.27027.0910114.4811730
2251.16114592.2439463.3919604.373344
15.829205.15770.628635.0811160

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
50 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO.
For 115-120 PSIG Series and 225 PSIG Series: Customer to specify actual flanges required.
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-53/A-106.
50-75 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe.
275-500 PSIG Series: Std. Wt. Pipe
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

44 inch, 46 inch, 48 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
48in.
Overall Length
60in.
Overall Length
72in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
1219mm
Overall Length
1524mm
Overall Length
1829mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
44502.4210084.144125.932217.02427
3.561181057.371513.951788
1151.262382.2821843.4110944.51750
8.130111.65839.088719.5811431
46352.37293.952985.651607.02281
2.558131005.331442.861785
951.4445132.7515814.117925.691150
6.73780.87028.2910414.1714521
48352.169073.653755.192036.58335
2.55516.2936.711323.631676
951.355722.4419843.6210025.091372
6.73399.76235.59217.9312925

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
35-50 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO.
95-115 PSIG Series: Customer to specify actual flanges required.
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-285-C
35-50 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall
95-115 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

50 inch Through 72 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.
SizePressureNon-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates
Lateral Movement/Spring RatesAxial
50in.
Overall Length
66in.
Overall Length
78in.
Overall Length
MovementSpring Rate
1270mm
Overall Length
1676mm
Overall Length
1981mm
Overall Length
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
MovementSpring
Rate
PSIGin.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.in.lb./in.
kg/cm 2mmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mmmmkg/mm
50751.7437512.916104.18875.41393
5.34467.17428.8110415.8713725
52701.6942092.8118073.979955.441450
4.94375.37132.3410117.8113826
54701.4656412.5322743.6412145.441506
4.937100.96440.699221.7313827
60601.2681222.2132053.216965.311677
4.232145.35657.368130.3513530
66551.16107572.0342452.9322465.341847
3.929192.55275.977440.1913633
72501.01153721.8258452.6630415.42017
3.526275.146104.656854.4213736

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
50-75 PSIG Series: 125 lb. Lt/Wt FFSO
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-285-C.
50-75 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall.
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

84 inch Through 144 inch Nominal Diameter

Flanged Universal Expansion Joint

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Notes:

  1. Rated life cycle at 650°F is 3000 cycles for any one tabulated movement.
  2. To combine axial, lateral and angular movements, please refer to the how to order section.
  3. To increase cycle life or movements, please refer to graph on cycle life.
  4. Rated bellows extension is equal to rated axial movement. Provided bellows is precompressed the amount of design extension. Installed overall length will decrease by the amount of precompression.
  5. Tabulated values are for tied joints, with butt weld ends. Performance of joints with flanged ends, and unrestrained joints, will exceed tabulated values.
  6. Maximum test pressure: 1.5 X rated working pressure.
  7. Bellows rated for 650°F: See catalog flange data for appropriate flange temperature/pressure ratings.
  8. Pressure thrust load applied to adjacent pipe anchors/equipment when unrestrained expansion joints are used.

Size

Pressure

Non-concurrant Movements/Spring Rates

Llateral Movement/Spring Rates

Axial

60
in.
Overall Length
72
in.
Overall Length
84
in.
Overall Length

Movement

Spring Rate
1524
mm
Overall Length
1829
mm
Overall Length
2134
mm
Overall Length

Movement

Spring
Rate

Movement

Spring
Rate

Movement

Spring
Rate

PSIG

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

in.

lb./in.

kg/cm2

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

mm

kg/mm

84

45

1.10

17326

1.84

7437

2.59

4096

5.65

2358

3.2

28

310.1

47

133.09

66

73.30

144

42

96

40

0.97

24772

1.60

10757

2.24

5963

5.45

2699

2.8

25

443.3

41

192.50

57

106.71

138

48

108

35

0.88

36505

1.46

15669

2.06

8631

5.74

3040

2.5

22

653.3

37

280.40

52

154.46

146

54

120

30

0.67

65983

1.19

25681

1.74

13488

5.79

3380

2.1

17

1180.8

30

459.57

44

241.37

147

60

132

25

0.61

87604

1.09

34096

1.59

17908

5.82

3721

1.8

15

1567.7

28

610.16

40

320.47

148

67

144

25

0.46

156468

0.89

53883

1.34

26764

5.82

4062

1.8

12

2800.1

23

964.26

34

478.95

148

73

Materials
Bellows: A240-T304. Alternate materials available upon request. Refer to the materials section.
Flanges: ASTM A105.
40-45 PSIG Series: (96″ and 84″ dia) 125 lb Lt/Wt/FFSO
25-30 PSIG Series: (108″ and 144″ dia) customer to specify actual flanges required.
Plate flanges and angle flanges available for low pressure systems.
Pipe: ASTM A-285-C
25-45 PSIG Series: 0.375-inch wall
Liners: A240-T304.
Covers: Carbon steel.
Tie Rods, Hinges, Gimbals: Carbon steel

 

 



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