“U” STAMP
ASME “U” Stamp
Expansion Joints
Since 1997 MACOGA has been
designing and supplying
expansion joints in accordance
with ASME Section VIII, Div 1
Appendix 26 providing ASME
Code Stamp and U-2 Partial
Data Reports.
The ASME International Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code
establish rules governing the
design, fabrication, and
inspection of boilers and
pressure vessels, and nuclear
power plant components
during construction. The ASME
Boilerand Pressure Vessel Code
is in a class of its own and it is
internationally renowned.
ENGINEERED EXPANSION JOINTS
The ASME U Code Symbol
Requirements
The requirements of applying a U Code Symbol to an
Expansion Joint encompass the whole process from
design to purchasing to production and testing.
Starting right with the design, there are rules to be
followed. Parameters such as wall thicknesses,
materials, welding details, and extent of non-destructive
examination are determined by design conditions
such as pressure, temperature, and corrosion allowance,
fluid running through the Expansion Joint, and any
specific requests from the customer. Based on these
conditions a comprehensive set of calculations are
prepared. They are reviewed and approved by the
ASME Inspector.
Once the design has been approved, the materials
can be purchased and must comply with the Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code. All material must be clearly
identified to trace it to the applicable Material Test
Report. The ASME Inspector will check the material
and review the Material Test Reports to ensure their
conformity to the Code.
 Before production can begin, the Inspector will verify
that the weld procedure to be used has been qualified
and the welders performing the welding are certified.
This is in accordance with Section IX. The next step
is to review the unit after fabrication is complete
to ensure welding was performed to Code require-
ments and all non-destructive testing results.

The Authorized Inspector will witness the hydrostatic

test performed in accordance with the requirements
of Section VIII Division 1.

The final step is the application of the nameplate. This

is also witnessed by the Inspector. The nameplate
will be marked with relevant design conditions and
the U Code Symbol.

Any Expansion Joint stamped with this symbol has

been built strictly in accordance with the provisions
of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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