Bearings of every type for bridges and buildings
In exclusive partnership with Italy's AGOM, EKKAF supplies and installs CE-marked bearings for bridges, buildings and industrial structures.
Bearing types
| Type | Characteristics | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
| Elastomeric (EN 1337-3) | Layers of elastomer and steel plates; carries vertical loads, movements and rotations. | Short and medium-span bridges, buildings, precast beams. |
| Pot bearings (EN 1337-5) | Elastomeric disc confined in a steel pot; high loads with free rotation. | Long-span bridges; fixed, guided and free-sliding arrangements. |
| Spherical (EN 1337-7) | Spherical PTFE sliding surface; large rotations and movements without elastomer. | Railway bridges, major structures, low temperatures. |
Services accompanying the supply
- Sizing and type selection based on the loads, movements and rotations of the design.
- Installation with full technical guidance and seating on special mortars.
- Bearing replacement on existing bridges with controlled deck uplifting.
- Inspection and condition assessment of existing bearings.
Need a bearing schedule for a tender? Send the load table to info@ekkaf.gr for a prompt offer.
Related solutions
See also our expansion joints and seismic protection devices that complete a bridge's equipment.