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

The Specification Sheet For ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Mandatory Appendix 26 Bellows Expansion Joints Form 26-1M app is similar to the Form 26-1 app, however, it allows a user to efficiently record critical data points in metric units, rather than US Customary Units to ensure adherence to the ASME Pressure Vessel and Boiler Code. Due to the regular exposure of a pressure vessel and expansion joints to high temperatures and pressures, thermal expansion and stress can cause defects to form such as misalignment of pipe and pipe guides, problems with precision engineered bellows products and pipes, and more. The use of rubber expansion joints, pressure rated piping, high-quality and designed stainless steel bellows, and more, operators can ensure that their devices are operating soundly. To evaluate the integrity of such devices, tests such as temperature and hydrotests can be conducted to evaluate the performance of components subjected to these extreme 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 such as axial compression, axial extension, torsional angle, and shell 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 personnel.