Specification Sheet for ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Appendix 26 Bellows Expansion Joints Form 26-1

The Specification Sheet For ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Mandatory Appendix 26 Bellows Expansion Joints Form 26-1 app allows a user to efficiently record critical data points regarding the integrity and metrics of the expansion joints in accordance with the ASME Pressure Vessel and Boiler Code. Due to the consistent exposure of the specific pressure vessel, any attached, pipe, and expansion joints to high temperatures and pressure levels, thermal expansion may cause structural defects to form and stress can cause misalignment of bellows products and pipes. Through the use of advanced bellows design, rubber expansion joints, pressure rated piping, specialized stainless steel bellows, and more, operators can ensure that their devices are operating soundly. To evaluate this equipment, several tests including temperature and hydrotests must be conducted to assess the integrity of the components in these conditions, and to identify any damage from thermal exposure or pipe expansion. Data fields for these test results are provided in a well-organized fashion within the app, as well as data in US Customary Units (e.g., psig, degrees Fahrenheit, inches, inch-pounds, etc.), including torsional angle and material thickness. Periodic inspection of the pipe expansion joints, as well as accurate and accessible data collection from these inspections, enhances the safety of the working environment for plant technicians and overseers.