December 5, 2016
| Type: | Fabric Expansion Joint |
| Size: | 83″ diameter / 20″ face-to-face |
| Material: | PTFE Fabric Belt / 304 Stainless Steel |
| Design: | 500°-1500°F at +/-2″ water column & 1 1/2″-6 1/2″ axial compression |
| Testing: | 100% Dye-Penetrant |
U.S. Bellows custom engineered this fabric expansion joint for a gas and water vapor application at a rotating dryer facility. It is fabricated from a 3-layer PTFE belt with a 304 stainless steel frame and 2205 duplex framing. The unit is 83″ in diameter and 20″ face-to-face. The expansion joint is designed for an operating temperature ranging from 500°-1500°F at a +/- 2″ water column pressure and 1 1/2″-6 1/2″ of axial compression. A 100% dye-penetrant examination was conducted on the unit prior to shipment.
