U.S. Bellows custom designed this universal expansion joint for a steam line extraction application at a power plant in Chile. The unit is 8" in diameter with an overall length of 82". The bellows were fabricated from 321 stainless steel with the weld ends and tie rods from carbon steel. The expansion joint is designed for an operating pressure of 145 psig at 678°F with 1.25" of lateral deflection. All welds were 100% dye-penetrant examined and hydrotested prior to shipment.
