Hinged expansion joints take angular rotation in only one place. Gimbal expansion joints take angular rotation in two planes.
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![U.S. Bellows, Inc., a Division of Piping Technology & Products, Inc., Designed and Fabricated a 44" Double Gimbal Universal Expansion Joint for an Oil Refinery in Wyoming.](https://devptp.usbellows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gimbal-expansion-joint-300x170.jpg)
Hinged expansion joints take angular rotation in only one place. Gimbal expansion joints take angular rotation in two planes.