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

We offer site maintenance that includes servicing, cleaning and coating repairs.

Most structural bearings fail through contamination, but it is important to note any cleaning must be with care and an understanding of the sensitive surfaces. These can easily be damaged.

The worst case of contamination discovered during inspection was an 8.8 M20 bolt, rolled flat by a viaduct roller bearing carrying a major Highway. The worst case of poor cleaning we have seen to date is 300 bearings shot blasted including the mirror polished sliding surfaces!

The use of cleaning materials, solvents and their application is crucial to improving function. The work requires specialised skills.

We know that service must deliver solutions on or below budget. Where the replacement of bearings often has a six or seven figure consequence, early maintenance is prudent and maintenance costs well spent. 

We find that the major cause of failure is rarely connected with load and movement, but in the deterioration of protective coatings, leading to crevice corrosion and the distortion and seizure of stainless surfaces.

 

ALTHOUGH WE DESIGN, SELL AND INSTALL NEW BEARINGS OUR ULTIMATE SATISFACTION IS SEEING THEM ENDURE THE TEST OF TIME!

 

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