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Basic Principles Of Grooved Mechanical Joints

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              EXPANSION JOINTS                                                          Top: Style 155 Expansion Joint is a
                                                                                        combination of couplings and short
                                                                                        nipples, joined in tandem to provide
                                                                                        increased expansion and contraction
              A bellow / braided hose expansion joint is typically an                   accommodation.
              expensive specialty joint that is flanged into the system.                Left: Style 150 Mover Expansion
              These joints also require regular maintenance — adding                    Joint offers up to 3" | 80 mm
              further expense to an already costly piece of equipment.                  of axial movement in a joint.
                                                                                        Below: Style W256 Expansion Barrel
              Victaulic offers expansion joints for systems                             allows for up to 42" | 1067 mm of in-line
              ranging in size from 3/4 – 144" | 20 – 3600 mm,                           movement for larger diameter systems.
              offering up to 42" | 1067mm of movement.












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