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Lateral Expansion Joints - Customized by Flexpert Bellows Pvt Ltd

 


Where can be lateral expansion joints be used?

LateralExpansion joints can be used as tank settlement bellows, vibration absorbers and in all piping systems with bends or a change in the pipe direction.

 

What is the specification of lateral expansion joints?

Lateral Expansion joints are the independent expansion systems in contrast to single hinged expansion joints.  They are two practically system. Lateral Expansion joints are usually installed with a 50% pre - stressing

 

What is the importance of lateral expansion joint?

Expansion joints efficiently absorbs vibration, it holds the parts of construction materials together and allows for the movement of the material because of ground settlement or earthquake.  It also ensures that easy moment of live loads adding to isolation from water and moisture.


What are the types of lateral expansion joints?

  • Lateral with loose flanges and tie rods
  • Lateral with welded flanges and tie rods
  • Lateral with weld ends and tie rods
  • Lateral with loose flanges and tie rods 

What are the requirements of lateral expansion joint?

  • For absorption of large expansion bellow
  • Many fix point and guides are needed for long pipe section
  • Eliminates presser thrust loads

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