Single Expansion Joint For A Heat Exchanger

December 12, 2011

This 48-3/4″ diameter single metallic expansion joint will be used in a heat exchanger. The bellows are 321 stainless steel and the pipe is 304 L stainless steel. This expansion joint is rated for 145 psi with 1″ compression and temperatures up to 600°F. The unit was 100% x-ray tested, hydro-tested and 100% dye penetrant tested

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U.S. Bellows 101 - The Basics of Expansion Joints

Date: Thursday, December 12, 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

Listen to in-depth explanations on how to choose the type of expansion joint that will best suit your system. Learn about the bellows movements throughout the piping system due to thermal changes of mechanical motion. Increase your understanding of the different types of expansion joints and value-added services offered by U.S. Bellows.

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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