Knowledge Series – Chapter 2J Spherical Type

What is a Spherical Type rubber expansion joint?

• Benefits of a Special Flange Type rubber expansion joint

• Integral Flange Spherical Type

• Integral vs Floating flanges



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

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 3 Molded Spherical Joints with Floating Metal Flanges

Included in this section:

• What is a molded spherical expansion joint with floating flanges?

• Molded Spherical Expansion Joint Design Configurations

• Common Applications for Molded Spherical Expansion Joints

• Advantages of Molded Spherical Expansion Joints

• Common Available Elastomers

• Installation Considerations



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

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – Chapter 8 Installation and Maintenance

It can be stated generally that the proper location of rubber expansion joints is close to a main anchor point. Following the joint in the line, a pipe guide or guides should be installed to keep the pipe in line and prevent undue displacement of the line. This is the simplest application of a joint, namely, to absorb the expansion and contraction of a pipeline between fixed anchor points.



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

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – STANDARD: FSA-PSJ-702-19

Rubber Flanged Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Installation, Maintenance, and Storage



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

Date Published: Aug-2024

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Knowledge Series – STANDARD: FSA-PSJ-702-19

Guidelines for Elastomers Use in Piping Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joints



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

Date Published: Aug-2024

Format: PDF

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