UNIVERSAL EXPANSION BELLOW
FOR A STEEL PLANT
Steel plant
India
EJMA
Belman Flexibles India engineered and manufactured this Universal Expansion Bellow for installation in a well-known Steel plant in India.
CLIENT ISSUES
The client needed an Expansion Bellow to accommodate axial, lateral and angular movements in combination.
BELMAN FLEXIBLES INDIA SOLUTION
Universal Expansion Bellow solution for a steel plant
Belman Flexibles India designed a 1400 NB Universal Expansion Bellow that is able to absorb several types of movement simultaneously, including axial, lateral and angular movements. Also, this double Bellow design incorporates tie rod construction to control the absorption of the movements in the pipeline. The Universal Expansion bellow is designed to withstand a design pressure of 2 Kg/cm2g and a 300 °C shell temperature. The material selection for the Expansion Joint consists of Bellows made from SS240 Gr.316L and with inner sleeves, pipe end and flanges made from SA516 Gr.70.
In addition, it has applied a double coat of oxide primer for further protection from rust formation and is supposed to be refractory-lined at the client site.
Belman Flexibles India’s expertise in Expansion Joints for steel plants
Throughout the years, Belman Flexibles India has supplied numerous Expansion Bellows for many different applications including for steel plants. Specially, Belman Flexibles India brings the local presence and stay closer to our customers, ensuring faster response times and a deeper understanding of the clients needs.
DESIGN FEATURES
Design parameters of the Universal Expansion Bellow:
Type: Universal Expansion Bellow • Quantity: 1 pc • Dimensions: 1400 NB • Installation length: 931 mm • Medium: Hot Blast Air• Design pressure: 2 Kg/cm2g • Design temperature: 300°C • Bellow: SS240 Gr.316L • Design code: EJMA
CLIENT BENEFIT
- Expansion Bellow from a well experienced supplier in designing Expansion Joints for steel plants, regardless of the complexity of the project parameters
- Cost-optimised, quality ensured reliable Expansion Joint solution
- Expansion Joint solution tailored to the specific design requirements of the piping layout for optimum absorption of the thermal movements generated by the operation




TECHNICAL information
- Technical information on Universal Expansion Bellow in the Expansion Joint Catalogue on
pages 33
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