Fabric type expansion joints can take all six direction movements concurrently. The reactionary force on the ducting will be zero or No load shall be transferred from one fixed support to another due to the flexible nature of the expansion joint.
The fabric design shall be impermeable and zero leakage through the body of the fabric.
Due to the flexible nature of the fabric, large thermal movements can be accommodated in less flange-to-flange gap.
Fabric expansion joints are highly suitable for high temperature application ranging from 60 deg C to 1260 deg C.
These are designed in line with guidelines provided by Fluid Sealing Association which is the guiding member for design of Non-Metallic Expansion joints.