This custom designed universal expansion joint is to be used for a gas turbine application. Dimensions are 30” DIA x 90” OAL and materials used for fabrication were 321 ss bellows, liners, and carbon steel pipes. This expansion joint was 100% x-ray, dye-penetrant, and hydro tested. Operating conditions were 96 PSIG at 550°F for 2″ lateral and 3/8” axial compression.
Upcoming Live Webinar
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Fabric Expansion Joints Webinar by U.S. Bellows, Inc.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Register for 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Live Webinars are 1 PE/PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers
Get to know U.S. Bellows from introducing our team and manufacturing capabilities to exploring design details in technical drawings for large-scale projects. View case studies that lead to the creation of new standards and designs. Learn about cost-saving measures for expansion joint failures and how to prevent future problems.
Upcoming Webinars:
November 21st: Constant Spring Supports Design and Application Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
November 28th: Pipe Support Field Inspection, Installation and Maintenance Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
December 5th: Slide Plates & Pipe Rollers in the Fight Against Friction 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Online Course
Expansion Joint Application and Design
Our Expansion Joint course was developed for the following disciplines…
- Piping system designers that may decide to use expansion joints
- Expansion joint designers use the information provided by piping system designers to determine the best design to meet the requirements.
- Designers that use modern software systems to evaluate different options
- Engineers / Managers: field, maintenance, process, operations, construction, surveyors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
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