Mechanical Engineering, bridge bearings, structural engineering Specialists In Structural Movement Control

Ekspan provide full turnkey solutions – inspection, design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of bridge bearings on link bridges connecting offshore platforms. Ekspan have highly skilled and fully trained offshore engineers who regularly visit installations to maintain sliding and moving parts. Our technical engineers will liaise and engage with platform asset managers, operators, owners and designers to discuss the importance of bearing functionality, inspections to identify potential destructive structural defects with moving supports, and the products or maintenance required to sustain structural integrity and whole-life care. We produce and supply sliding support solutions for bridges, ship topsides, oil platform linkspans, sea terminals and pipelines to service a range of applications, such as heavy industrial bearings for harsh environments and extremes of temperature.

As well as providing efficient design of replacement products, Ekspan can also design temporary support systems employed during the replacement or refurbishment process. All products and services are quality controlled and accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and FPAL.
Inclusion of a bearing specialist during the design phase of a structure to highlight potential problems which will require attention during the life of the structure is vital. Ekspan offer this service and would strongly recommend involvement at an early stage.