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Do hinged and gimbal expansion joints serve the same purpose?

On a lateral tied expansion joint, is there space allowed in between the nut and the retainer to functionally avoid tilt of the tie-rod when at the operating temperature?

Why are loads on tied universal bellows not transferred?

How do you achieve lateral movement in a tied universal expansion joint?

Where should I use a universal expansion joint in piping?

How long should a universal expansion joint be?

Can you use a tied expansion joint in the exhaust of a gas turbine application?

How do you decide on the number of tie-rods in a universal expansion joint?

How do you design universal bellows with two different sizes?

While tie-rods may stabilize the expansion joint from sideways displacements does it not restrict the joint from thermal growth and thus reduce the functionality of the expansion joint?

When is a universal expansion joint preferred over a single expansion joint?

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