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U.S. Bellows, Inc. Custom Designed a Refractory-Lined Expansion Joint for a Regenerator Application in Uruguay

April 13, 2020

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Type:	Refractory-Lined Expansion Joint
Size:	43″ Tall x 39-1/2″ Dia.
Material:	Carbon Steel \| INCOLOY® 825 \| 3.75″ Thick Refractory
Design	Operating Temp: 653°F at 46 PSIG \| 0.25″ Axial Compression
Testing:	Hydro-tested \| Q.C. Inspection

This refractory-lined expansion joint was custom designed for a regenerator application in Uruguay. The unit is 43″ tall, 39-1/2″ in diameter, fabricated from carbon steel and the bellows are INCOLOY® 825. It is lined with 3.75″ thick insulating and abrasion-resistant refractory. It is designed for an operating temperature of 653°F at 46 PSIG and 0.25” axial compression. The expansion joint was hydro-tested at 68 psig prior to shipment.

Universal Expansion Joint with Oversized Bellows for a Crude Oil Line Application in Saudi Arabia

September 3, 2019

Type:	Universal Expansion Joints
Size:	48″ Diameter \| 77″ FTF
Material:	316 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Design	150°F Operating Temp. @ 25 psig \| 5.3″ Axial \| 2″ Lateral
Testing:	Hydro-tested @ 50 psig

U.S. Bellows custom designed this universal expansion joint for a crude oil line at an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. This expansion joint was specially designed with oversized bellows to keep a smooth flow of oil along the line and avoid turbulence. The bellows were fabricated from a 316 stainless steel with all of the other components from carbon steel. The unit is 48″ in diameter and 77″ face-to-face. It is designed for an operating temperature of 150°F at 25 psig, 5.3″ of axial compression, and 2″ of lateral deflection. The unit was hydro-tested at 50 psig prior to shipment.

66″ Custom Designed Hinged Expansion Joint for a Chemical Plant in Saudi Arabia

August 19, 2019

Type:	Hinged Expansion Joints
Size:	66″ Diameter \| 39 3/8″ OAL
Material:	Incoloy 825 \| 321 Stainless Steel
Design	986°F Operating Temp. @ 73 psig \| 4.25° Angular
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| X-Ray \| Hydro-tested

This single hinged expansion joint was custom designed for a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. The bellows were fabricated from Incoloy 825 and the cover, weld-ends, hinges, and liner from 321 stainless steel. The unit is 66″ in diameter and 39 3/8″ OAL. It is designed for an operating temperature of 986°F at 73 psig and 4.25° of angular rotation. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested, the bellows and pipe longitudinal seam were x-ray tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Custom Tied Universal Expansion Joints for a Chemical Plant in Texas

June 17, 2019

Type:	Universal Expansion Joints
Size:	108″ Length \| 19.5″ ID
Design:	304 Stainless Steel
Material:	550°F Operating Temperature @ 15 psig, 5″ Lateral
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Air, Soap, & Bubble

U.S. Bellows custom designed these tied universal expansion joints for a chemical plant in Texas. The units were completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel and are 108″ long with a 19.5″ ID. They are designed for an operating temperature of 550°F at 15 psig, 5″ of lateral deflection. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and air, soap, and bubble tested prior to shipment.

Single Expansion Joints Designed for an Oklahoma Pipeline

May 13, 2019

Type:	Single Flanged Expansion Joint
Size:	10″ & 14″ NPS \| 13″ & 16-1/2″ OAL
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| CS
Design	203°F Operating Temperature
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant \| Hydro-tested

U.S. Bellows designed these 10″ and 14″ NPS single expansion joints for a pipeline in Oklahoma. They have an overall length of 13″ and 16-1/2″. The bellows, liners, covers, and flanges are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the tie rods are carbon steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 203°F at 15 psig. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

80″ Long Rectangular Universal Metallic Expansion Joint Designed for a Texas Refinery

March 18, 2019

Type:	Rectangular Universal Metallic Expansion Joint
Size:	80″ Long \| 60″ Wide
Design:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Material:	Operating Temp. of 170°F @ 25 psig
Testing:	Soap & Air Bubble \| 100% Dye-penetrant

U.S. Bellows custom designed this rectangular universal metallic expansion joint for a refinery in Texas. The unit is 80″ long and 60″ wide. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the flange and pipe spool are carbon steel. It is designed for an operating temperature of 170°F at 25 psig. The expansion joint was soap and air bubble tested and 100% dye penetrant tested prior to shipment.

20″ Tied Universal Expansion Joint

February 11, 2019

Expansion Joint Crated for Export

This tied universal expansion joint is fabricated from carbon steel pipe, tie rods and covers, and 304 stainless steel bellows and liners. The overall length of the expansion joint is 72″. The application of this expansion joint is to provide for large lateral movement in a propane dehydrogeneration plant. The expansion joint welds were 100% dye-penetrant examined and hydro-tested prior to shipment

Fabric Expansion Joints Designed for a Textile Sheets, Polymer and Fiber Plant

February 4, 2019

Type:	Fabric Expansion Joint
Size:	36″ L \| 24-1/2″ W \| 24-1/2″ L
Material:	1-Ply ReinForced Silicone Fabric \| Carbon Steel
Design:	300°F @ 3 psig \| 6″ Lateral Movement
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant

U.S. Bellows designed fabric expansion joint for a textile sheets, polymer, and fiber plant in Virginia. The dimensions for the expansion joints are 36″ long, 24-1/2″ wide, and 24-1/2″ long. These fabric expansion joints are fabricated of carbon steel flanges with 1-ply reinforced silicone fabric. The expansion joints are designed for 300°F with an operating pressure of 3 psig, and movement of 6” lateral. A dye penetrant examination on the welds was performed prior to shipment.

In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints Designed for a 58″ Pipeline at a Chemical Plant

January 21, 2019

Type:	In-line Pressure Balanced Expansion Joint
Size:	38″ F-F \| 58-1/2 Diameter
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Design:	725°F @ 14.22 psig \| 1-1/2″ Axial Compression \| 422 lb./in. Spring Rate
Testing:	100% X-Rayed \| Dye-penetrant \| Air/leak tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these in-line pressure balanced expansion joints for a chemical plant in Texas. They are 38″ face-to-face and 58-1/2″ diameter. The bellows are fabricated from 304 stainless steel with carbon steel tie rods and flange plates. They are designed for a 725°F at 14.22 psig, with a spring rate of 422 lb./in. and 1.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant examined and air leak tested prior to shipment.

Single Expansion Joint Designed for a Refinery in Korea

December 31, 2018

Type:	Single Flanged Expansion Joint
Size:	18-1/2″ Long \| 8″ Diameter
Material:	304 Stainless Steel \| CS
Design	338°F @ 51 psig \| 1-3/4″ Axial Movement \| 225 lb. Spring Rate
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant \| Hydro-tested \| X-Rayed

U.S. Bellows manufactured this single expansion joints for a refinery in Korea. The bellows were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the frame from carbon steel. The expansion joint is 8″ diameter and 18-½” long. It is designed for an operating temperature of 338°F at 51 psig, with an axial movement of 1¾”, and a spring rate of 225 lb./in. The bellows were 100% X-rayed, dye-penetrant examined, and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

30″ Dia. Expansion Joints Designed for an Oil and Gas Facility

December 3, 2018

Type:	Single Expansion Joints
Size:	24″ F-F \| 30″ Diameter
Design:	304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Material:	800°F @ 275 psig \| 1″ Axial Compression
Testing:	Hydro-tested

These single expansion joints were custom engineered for an oil and gas facility in Texas. The bellows, liner, and cover are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, while the flanges and tie rod assemblies from carbon steel. The units are 30″ in diameter, 24″ face-to-face and include control rods. They are designed for an operating temperature of 800°F at 275 psig and 1″ of axial compression. All expansion joints were hydro-tested prior to shipment.

36″ Dia. Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Designed for a Power Plant in Venezuela

October 29, 2018

Type:	Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints
Size:	36″ I.D. \| 56″ OAL \| 10″ Face-to-Face
Design:	Hastelloy C-276 Bellows \| A36 CS Flanges & Spool
Material:	60 PSIG at 572°F \| 9.75″ Axial Compression
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Hydro-Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed externally pressurized expansion joints for a power plant in Venezuela. The units are 56″ in overall length and have a 36″ inside diameter. The bellows are fabricated from Hastelloy C-276 and the flanges and spool are A36 carbon steel. The units are designed for an operating pressure of 60 psig at 572°F and 9.75″ of axial compression. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Thick-Wall Flanged and Flued Head Expansion Joints Designed for Boiler and Furnace Replacement

October 15, 2018

Type:	Thick-Wall Flanged & Flued Head Expansion Joints
Size:	52-7/8″ I.D. \| 83-5/8″ I.D. \| 10″ Face-to-Face
Design:	ASTM A 516-70 Carbon Steel
Material:	250″ Water Column
Testing:	100% Dye-Penetrant \| Soap & Air Leak \| Hydro-Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed thick-wall flanged and flued head expansion joints for a boiler and furnace replacement at a chemical plant in Kentucky. The units were completely fabricated from ASTM A 516-70 carbon steel. The smaller unit’s inside diameter is 52-7/8″ and the larger unit is 83-5/8″. Both units are 10″ face-to-face. They are designed for an operating pressure of 250″ water column. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested, soap & air leak tested, and hydro-tested prior shipment.

11 Foot Long Universal Gimbal Expansion Joints Designed for an Oil Refinery in Canada

October 1, 2018

Type:	Universal Gimbal Expansion Joint
Size:	102″ – 133″ L \| 41.5″ W \| 41.75″ H \| 32″ diameter
Material:	Carbon Steel \| 304 Stainless Steel
Design:	100°F @ 285 psig \| 102 lb/in/degree Rotational Spring Rate \| 15.4″ Lateral Deflection
Testing:	Hydrotested @ 428 PSIG

U.S. Bellows custom designed these universal gimbal expansion joints for an oil refinery in Canada. The bellows and liners are fabricated from 304 stainless steel, and the remainder of the components are fabricated from carbon steel. The units are 102″ and 133″ long respectively, and both are 41.5″ wide, 41.75″ tall, with 32″ OD. They are designed for an operating temperature of 100°F at 285 psig, with a 102 lb/in/degree rotational spring rate and 15.4″ of lateral deflection. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and hydro-tested at 428 psig prior to shipment.

Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joints Designed for an Exhaust Duct

September 16, 2018

Type:	Rectangular Metallic Expansion Joint
Size:	16.5″ x 14.75″ x 12″ F-F
Design:	304 Stainless Steel
Material:	Operating Temp: 800°F @ +/- 20″ WC 1″ Axial Compression \| 0.25″ Angular Rotation
Testing:	100% Dye-penetrant tested \| Soap & Air Tested

U.S. Bellows custom designed these rectangular metallic expansion joints for an exhaust duct application in Wisconsin. They are 16.5″ x 14.75″ and 12″ face-to-face. The units are completely fabricated from 304 stainless steel. They are designed for an operating temperature of 800°F at a +/- 20″ water column, with 1″ of axial compression and 0.25 degrees of angular rotation. The expansion joints were 100% dye-penetrant tested and soap & air tested prior to shipment.

Universal Expansion Joints Designed for a Tank Farm

September 3, 2018

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Type:	Universal Expansion Joint
Size:	24″ Dia. x 48″ F-F \| 20″ Dai. x 50″ F-F
Material:	Carbon Steel \| 316 Stainless Steel
Design:	Operating Temperature: 180°F Pressure: 264 PSIG Movement: 2.75″ Lateral Deflection
Testing:	100% Dye-penetrant tested, X-rayed, Hydro-tested

These universal expansion joints were designed by U.S. Bellows for a tank farm application in Saudi Arabia. 16 of the units were 24″ dia. x 48″ face-to-face and 8 of the units were 20″ dia. x 50″ face-to-face. The bellows were fabricated from 316 stainless steel with the rest of the components from carbon steel. They are designed for an operating pressure of 264 psig at 180°F with 2.75″ of lateral deflection. The units were 100% dye-penetrant tested, x-rayed and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Refurbishment on a 72 Year Old Hinged Expansion Joint

August 13, 2018

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Type:	Single Hinged Expansion Joint
Size:	26-3/4″ length x 42-1/2″ diameter
Material:	CS \| 304 SS \| Inconel 625 LCF \| Kaowool
Design	Operating Temperature: 1,100°F Pressure: 100 PSIG Movement: 3° of Angular Rotation
Testing:	Hydrotest at 100 PSIG

U.S. Bellows, Inc. refurbished a 72 year old single hinged expansion joint for a refinery in Louisiana. The expansion joint is 42-1/2″ in diameter and 25-3/4″ in length. The bellows are fabricated from Inconel 625 LCF, the liners are 304H stainless steel, the body is carbon steel and the insulation is Kaowool. The unit is designed for an operating pressure of 100 psig at 1,100°F and 3° angular rotation. A hydro test at 100 psig was conducted prior to shipping the unit after one week.

11 Foot Diameter Hinged Expansion Joints Designed for Vacuum Service in an Air-Cooled Condenser Unit in New York

July 30, 2018

Type:	Single Hinged Expansion Joints
Size:	64″ length x 127″ diameter
Material:	Carbon Steel and 304 Stainless Steel
Design	Operating Temperature Range: -10°F to 121°F Pressure: 15 PSIG Movement: 0.6° of Angular Rotation
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant Test \| Vaccum tested at 28.5″ of Mercury \| 100% X-Rayed.

U.S. Bellows custom designed Single Hinged Expansion Joints for vacuum service in high-velocity steam and condensate duct for an air-cooled condenser unit in New York. The bellows are fabricated from a 304 stainless steel. The weld-ends and hardware are fabricated from carbon steel. The units are 127″ in diameter and 64″ overall length. They are designed for an operating pressure at full vacuum to 15 psi at -10 to 121°F and 0.6° of angular rotation. The units were vacuum tested at 28.5″ of mercury, 100% dye-penetrant examined, and the bellows longitudinal seams were 100% X-rayed.

24 Foot Long Universal Expansion Joint Custom Designed for a Steam Turbine

July 16, 2018

Type:	Rectangular metallic Universal Expansion Joint
Size:	291.75″ long x 62″ wide x 76″ high
Design:	Operating Temperature Range: 850°F Pressure: 1.5 PSIG Movement: 1.5″ Axial Compression
Material:	A36 Carbon Steel and 304 Stainless Steel
Testing:	100% Dye Penetrant Test and Pneumatic Test

U.S. Bellows custom designed this universal rectangular expansion joint for a steam turbine facility in Alaska. The bellows and liner were fabricated from 304 stainless steel and the weld ends from A36 carbon steel. The unit is 62″ wide, 291.75″ in length, and 76″ in height. It is designed for an operating temperature up to 850°F at 1.5 psig and 1.5″ of axial compression. The expansion joint was 100% dye-penetrant tested and pneumatic tested prior to shipment.

Rectangular Rubber Expansion Joints for Centrifuge Suction and Discharge of Paraxylene Application at a Chemical Plant

May 21, 2018

Type:	Rubber Expansion Joint
Size:	59.5″ x 20.25″ x 14″ FTF \| 29.875″ x 22.75″ x 14″ FTF
Design:	Viton Rubber \| 304 Stainless Steel \| Carbon Steel
Material:	250°F, 5 psig, & 0.25″ Axial & Lateral
Testing:	Hydro-tested at 5 psig

These rectangular Viton rubber expansion joints were custom designed for a suction and centrifuge discharge of paraxylene application at a chemical plant in India. The units are 59.5″ x 20.25″ x 14″ face-to-face and 29.875″ x 22.75″ x 14″ face-to-face. The belt material is made from Viton rubber with 304 stainless steel liner and carbon steel retaining bars. They are designed for an operating temperature up to 250°F at 5 psig, with 0.25″ of axial compression and lateral deflection. The units were hydro-tested to 5 psig prior to shipment.

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