February 13, 2017
| Type: | Gimbal Expansion Joint |
| Size: | 8″ x 22.5″ and 10″ x 23.5″ |
| Material: | 321 & 316 Stainless Steel/Carbon Steel |
| Design: | 370°F at 160 psig, 10° angular rotation |
| Testing: | Dye Penetrant and Hydro tested |
These gimbal expansion joints were custom designed by U.S. Bellows for a pipeline in Texas. Units are an 8″ gimbal that is 22.5″ OAL and 10″ gimbal that is 23.5″ OAL. Each unit incorporated square gimbal design for the gimbal structure. The bellows and flanges were fabricated from 321 stainless steel, the liners from 316 stainless steel, and cover and hinge parts from carbon steel. They were designed for an operating temperature of 370°F at 160 psig with 10° of angular rotation. All unites were dye penetant and hydotested prior to shipment.
