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Tie rod flexible stainless steel bellows

GJQ(X)

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Inspection Procedures for expansion joint
a. Cracking. (Sun Checking) Cracking, or crazing may not be serious if only the outer cover is involved and the fabric is not exposed. If necessary, repair on site with rubber cement where cracks are minor. Cracking where the fabric is exposed and torn, indicates the expansion joint should be replaced. Such cracking is usually the result of excess extension, angular or lateral movements. Such cracking is identified by: (1) a flattening of the arch (2) cracks at the base of the arch, and/or (3) cracks at the base of the flange. To avoid future problems, replacement expansion joints should be ordered with control rod units.
b. Blisters-Deformation-Ply Separation. Some blisters or deformations, when on the external portions of an expansion joint, may not affect the proper performance of the expansion joint. These blisters or deformations are cosmetic in nature and do not require repair. If major blisters, deformations and/or ply separations exist in the tube, the expansion joint should be replaced as soon as possible. Ply separation at the flange O.D. can sometimes be observed and is not a cause for replacement of the expansion joint.
c. Metal Reinforcement. If the metal reinforcement of an expansion joint is visible through the cover, the expansion joint should be replaced as soon as possible.
d. Dimensions.
e. Rubber Deterioration.
f. Leakage.

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