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.
Out of the 50 supply chain partners chosen, USL Ekspan has been awarded prestigious packages to deliver specialist works across 3 separate regions over the next six years.
Above: Chris Davies.
National Highways Framework Manager Chris Davies said, ‘this is an exciting new chapter for USL Ekspan; we are proud to be part of the new National Highways SDF framework and be instrumental in creating a solid supply chain community with others to deliver essential and strategic highways works across the UK.
For more information please contact +44 (0) 113 8418861 or email info@uslekspan.com