Lateral Expansion Joints

Lateral expansion joints are designed to absorb movement perpendicular to the axis of the piping system, allowing for alignment correction and the management of lateral displacement caused by thermal expansion.

Key Features

• Large lateral movement capability
• Reduced load transfer to the piping system
• High flexibility

Applications

• Refineries
• Steam systems
• Hot water lines
• Chemical industries
• Power plants

They are especially useful in complex piping layouts where lateral movement predominates over axial displacement.

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