Expansion Bearings
Fabreeka structural expansion bearings accommodate thermal expansion and structural rotation in buildings, bridges and pipe supports. Fabreeka designs and manufactures four types of expansion bearings for a wide range of applications. The expansion bearings are supplied as an upper and lower unit prepared to be tack or stitch welded in the field.
Associated Applications:
Building & Construction
Petroleum/Gas
Key Features/Benefits:
- SBX type bearing is designed using Fabreeka-PTFE pad in the lower unit to accommodate large rotations and high reaction loads.
- TTX and STX type bearings are manufactured using a filled or unfilled PTFE sliding surface as required.
- All expansion bearings are designed or manufactured to specification.
- SBX type bearings meet AASHTO and State DOT specifications for fabric reinforced bearings pads with PTFE sliding surface.
What do you recommend for an epoxy/adhesive to secure the Fabreeka-PTFE pad to the masonry plate?
Are there installation instructions available?
What type/thickness PTFE should be used for the TTX and STX type bearings?
What is the maximum temperature that the SBX type bearing can be exposed to in a pipe slide application?