Gimbal type expansion joint

Gimbal type expansion joint

Gimbal type expansion joint

Features:

The gimbal expansion joint is designed to absorb combined movements by use of two pairs of gimbal arm and gimbal pin, which restrains the thrust of the expansion joints,it should be used in sets of two or three to function properly just like hinged expansion joints.

 


Advantage:

Gimbals can carry dead weight of piping and other external loads.

Transmits shear loads

Prevents torsion on bellows.

Minimum guide and anchor requirements


Types of Movement: 

Angular rotation in any plane             

Recommended application:

Petrochemical industry

Electric power construction

District heating

District cooling

Metallurgical Mines

Nuclear power

shipbuilding

Pulp and paper industry