Expansion Joint: Single tied

This Expansion Joint has the same characteristics as the Single Unrestrained Expansion Joint except the tie rods hardware has been added. The tie rods are designed to restrain the system pressure thrust and prevent the bellows from over extending. This Expansion Joint is usually designed to absorb lateral movements in any plane. In the case of tied unit with axial movement the tie rods will stop the axial movement of the bellows within a specified limit.