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Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321

High-Temperature Axial Metal Expansion Joint for Steam and Exhaust Pipelines

Document No.SV-DS-EXP-003
RevisionRev A
DateMay 2026
ManufacturerSupreme Valves India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

This datasheet covers axial metal expansion joints with multi-ply SS321 bellows for absorbing thermal expansion in high-temperature steam, exhaust, and hot gas pipelines.

Technical Specifications
ParameterSpecification
Size RangeDN50 to DN2000 (2" to 80")
Pressure RatingPN10 / PN16 / PN25 / PN40 / Class 150 / Class 300
Bellows MaterialSS321 (UNS S32100) multi-ply hydroformed bellows, 2 to 6 plies
End Connection MaterialCarbon steel or SS321 flanges / weld ends
Temperature Range-200°C to +600°C (SS321 limit)
Movement CapabilityAxial: 20-200 mm (size and convolution count dependent)
End ConnectionsFlanged ASME B16.5 / BS EN 1092-1 or butt weld ends
FeaturesMulti-ply SS321 bellows, axial movement, internal liner, limit rods, external cover
Internal LinerSS321 internal liner for high-velocity flow and particle-laden gas streams
AccessoriesLimit rods, tie rods, external shroud, pre-compression tabs
Materials of Construction
ComponentMaterial
BellowsSS321 multi-ply hydroformed bellows, 2 to 6 plies, solution annealed, 100% dye-penetrant tested
End PiecesCarbon steel or SS321 pipe sections with weld preparation or machined flange faces
FlangesCarbon steel or SS321 slip-on, weld-neck, or lap-joint flanges per ASME B16.5 / BS EN 1092-1
Internal LinerSS321 thin-wall liner with drain holes and flow directional taper to prevent bellows erosion
Limit RodsCarbon steel or SS321 threaded rods with double nuts and washers for unrestrained installations
External CoverSS304 or carbon steel protective shroud for personnel protection and environmental shielding
GasketsSpiral-wound SS321 + graphite for flange connections (if flanged ends specified)
Testing & Inspection
TestRequirement
Test StandardHydrostatic 1.5x PN; helium leak test on bellows; fatigue cycle test on request
CertificationCE, PED, ISO 9001
Applicable Standards
StandardDescription
Design StandardISO 10628 / BS 6129 / EJMA Standards

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which standards does the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321 comply with?

The Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321 is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with applicable API / ASME / BS / ISO international standards. Compliance documentation and Material Test Certificates (EN 10204 3.1) are provided with every order.

What materials of construction are available for the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321?

Standard construction is carbon steel, stainless steel (CF8 / CF8M), and special alloy grades. Alternative and upgraded grades -- Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and NACE MR0175 trims for sour service -- are available on request.

What sizes and pressure ratings does the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321 cover?

It is offered in a range of sizes as per the technical specification with standard ANSI / ASME pressure classes (PN ratings on request). End connections include flanged (RF / RTJ), butt-weld, socket-weld, and screwed ends as per specification.

Can Supreme Valves supply the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321 for export to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East?

Yes. Supreme Valves India is an established exporter of industrial valves to Saudi Arabia (KSA), the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and across the Gulf. We provide sea-worthy export packing, EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification, certificate of origin, and support for SABER / SASO conformity on KSA shipments.

What testing and certification is provided with the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321?

Every valve undergoes hydrostatic shell and seat testing per API 598 / ISO 5208. Documentation includes EN 10204 3.1 MTC (3.2 on request), NDT reports, and fire-safe (API 607) or NACE MR0175 certification where applicable. Third-party inspection by TÜV, SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Lloyd's Register can be arranged.

What is the minimum order quantity and lead time for the Metal Expansion Joint -- Axial Bellows SS321?

Order quantities are flexible -- from single units for stocked items to bulk volumes for project requirements. Lead time depends on size, material, and quantity; please contact our team with your specification for a firm delivery schedule and quotation.