FE - Restraint & Guide Bearings

Ekspan FE range of restraint and guide bearings are designed to resist only horizontal forces induced into the structure. These bearings are commonly used in conjunction with laminated elastomeric bearings to resist the horizontal forces. This allows the structure to remain restrained during jacking and replacement of the laminated elastomeric bearings, reducing the need for significant temporary works.

Load Capacities:

• Vertical load capacity 0kN
• Horizontal load capacity up to 2,300kN
• Rotational capacity up to 0.01 Radians (21FE and 10FE)
• Rotational capacity up to 0.01 radians longitudinally and 0.04radians transversely (31FE)
• Vertical translation of +15mm – 10mm

Advantages:

• Fully welded sliding surfaces
• Fully certified EN compliant materials
• Vertical translation allows bearing replacement without the need for significant temporary works