Knowledge Series – Chapter 1 Product Description of Rubber Expansion Joints

A non-metallic expansion joint is a flexible connector fabricated of natural or synthetic
elastomers, fluoroplastics and fabrics and, if necessary, metallic reinforcements to provide stress relief in piping systems due to thermal and mechanical vibration and/or movements.



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2A Arch Types

Included in this chapter:

• What is an Arch Type rubber expansion joint?

• Benefits of an Arch Type Design

• Single Narrow Arch Type

• Multiple Arch Type

• Wide Arch Type

• Lightweight Type

• PTFE Lined Type



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2B Reducer or Tapered Types

Included in this chapter:

• Tapered Expansion Joint Basics

• Configurations of Tapered Expansion Joints

• Concentric Taper

• Eccentric Taper



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2C Custom Types

Included in this chapter:

• What is a Custom Type rubber expansion joint?

• Benefits of a Custom Type Design

• Typical offset directions

• Capabilities and Considerations of Custom Type rubber expansion joints



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2D Sleeve Type

Included in this chapter:

• What is a Sleeve Type rubber expansion joint?

• Sleeved Arch Type

• Lightweight Sleeve Type

• Enlarged End Sleeve Type



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2E Special Flange Type

Included in this chapter:

• What is a Special Flange Type rubber expansion joint?

• Benefits of a Special Flange Type rubber expansion joint

• Enlarged Flange Type

• Weld-End Type



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 2H “U” Type Expansion Joints

Included in this section:

• External Full Face Integral Flange Turbine to Condenser

• Internal Full Face Integral Flange Turbine to Condenser

• No Arch “U” Type



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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Expansion Joints

Date Published: Aug-2024

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