Expansion Joints

Torquing and Retorquing Best Practices for Kadant Unaflex Expansion Joints

Proper handling and installation of expansion joints are crucial to the performance and durability of the expansion joint.

Written by Jason Pruitt on August 25, 2020.

Kadant Unaflex Continues to Remain Essential During the Pandemic

Like many industrial businesses, Kadant Unaflex is classified as a Critical Infrastructure Industry Partner as defined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Written by Jason Pruitt on June 23, 2020.

Rubber Expansion Joint Advantages Compared to Metal Expansion Joints

Rubber expansion joints have many advantages compared to metal expansion joints.

Written by Jason Pruitt on April 28, 2020.

Polymer Selection in Rubber Expansion Joints

Selecting the best suited polymer for your application is very important to the life expectancy and performance of rubber expansion joints.

Written by Jason Pruitt on July 27, 2020.

Anatomy and Structure of a Fabric Expansion Joint: ThermaFlex Expansion Joints

Learn the basic anatomy and structure of a Therma Flex fabric expansion joint.

Written by Jason Pruitt on May 21, 2020.

Expansion Joint Basics

Expansion joints provide relief from stresses caused by mechanical and thermal expansion and contraction in pipelines due to varying ambient temperatures, varying temperature of materials handled, and pipeline material composition.

Written by Jason Pruitt on March 24, 2020.

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