The preferred method to design universal expansion joints would be to use a larger diameter bellows and use a reducer at the end of the expansion joint. This would ensure angular rotation and axial movement between the two bellows.

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The preferred method to design universal expansion joints would be to use a larger diameter bellows and use a reducer at the end of the expansion joint. This would ensure angular rotation and axial movement between the two bellows.
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