The Fluid Sealing Association’s Technical Handbook provides answers to common questions.
Expansion Joints
To prevent failures due to self-loosening, it is helpful to understand the mechanism of self-loosening
This component keeps equipment running efficiently.
Facilities share many common practices regarding expansion joints.
The restrained styles restrain, or better manage, the pressure thrust forces within the piping system.
Compare the axial and lateral end load conditions for five possible piping designs.
Learn what can happen when this component fails
A flexible choice can adapt to permanent misalignment, preventing future damage.
Size will have a major impact on all essential parameters.
Plus the Top 4 anomalies to look for when performing a field inspection.