March 19, 2018
| 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.
