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swing joint

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swing joint [′swiŋ ‚jȯint]
(design engineering)
A pipe joint in which the parts may be rotated relative to each other.

swing joint
swing joint
A type of joint used with threaded pipe which permits motion to occur when the pipes are heated or cooled, without bending of the pipes; esp. used in riser and radiator connections.


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solid joints with selectable torque resistance, or moving swing joints like those on scissors and handcuffs, are possible.
 
 
 
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