High Pressure Universal Tied Expansion Joint

High Pressure Universal Tied Expansion Joint

Bellows Systems shipped another High Pressure Universal Tied Expansion Joint for a process plant piping application. The Expansion Joint had full Stainless Steel 316/ 316L construction & was designed per EJMA 10th Edition & ASME B31.3.

Our expansion joints are used in both the pulp line and chemical recovery process. Check our expansion joints for our complete line up of products or chat with one of our experienced sales and engineering staff to find the right solution for you.

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Exhaust compensator for a LPG Tanker

Exhaust compensator for a LPG Tanker

Recently we received an urgent request for replacement of the main engine (MAN B&W 8S35MC) exhaust compensator (bellows expansion joint) for a LPG Tanker en-route to Houston. Bellows Systems designed, fabricated and delivered the replacement 4-ply exhaust expansion joint within 5 days. Drop-off and pick-up was successfully completed during the vessel’s Houston port call.

We also provide quick turn around repair services on exhaust bellows and expansion joints to vessels calling into port of Houston or Galveston.

Make Bellows Systems your go to source for emergency repairs or rebuilds of exhaust bellows and expansion joints. Call us today to find more about our repair services.

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What are Tie rods? Why do we need them?

What are Tie rods? Why do we need them?

Tie rods are devices, in the form of rods or bars that are attached to the expansion joint assembly whose primary function is to continuously restrain the full bellows pressure thrust during normal operation while permitting only lateral deflection.

Angular rotation can be accommodated only if 2 tie rods are used, located 90 deg opposed to the direction of rotation.

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