With more complex and substantial machining demands for projects, Ekspan now operate a state-of-the-art Hurco DCX3226i CNC machine, an essential addition to their in-house manufacturing facilities.
USL Ekspan is the UK's largest quality bearing supplier and installer to meet demands both in the UK and worldwide.
USL Ekspan install an extensive range of mechanical and elastomeric expansion joints and seal joints to CD358 standards.
Bridge jacking and temporary works are an essential part of most bearing replacement and refurbishment operations, ensuring works are carried out safely and efficiently without affecting the integrity of the structure.
The importance of carrying out bearing and expansion joint inspections by proficient and competent engineers who understand their functionality can often be key to maximising a structure’s lifespan and avoiding major, unexpected, emergency repair costs.
USL Ekspan have carried out a number of projects for swing bridges and foot bridges. From design, fabrication of all structural components, to trial erection and final installation. Details of these type of bridge installations can be supplied on request.
The brief included the removal of the existing joints at each abutment and their replacement with a suitable proprietary bridge expansion joint system.
The expansion joint gap was expected to open at its maximum of 85mm and it was considered that the most suitable method of repair was to remove the existing system and install a Britflex BEJ bridge expansion joint.
The Britflex BEJ joint was selected as it allows for movements between a minimum gap setting of 30mm and a maximum of 85mm.
The replacement of the joint system was undertaken during one day using multiple crews working within lane closures to provide access to each half of the joint at a time.
For more information please contact +44 (0) 113 8418861 or email info@uslekspan.com