Consult trelleborg infrastructures entire transflex expansion joints for bridges catalogue on directindustry. Expert in managing the functionalities and stresses to which expansion joints are subjected, freyssinet develops products designed to meet specific site and climate conditions and specific operational conditions. Transflex bridge expansion joint systems in 1964 an original modular bridge expansion joint system called transflex was launched for the first time. Large movement expansion joints are best defined as those. Transflex expansion joints for bridges pdf catalogs. Crete siliconeseal system is a high performance expansion joint system utilizing a dynamic twopart sealant between impact absorbing elastomeric concrete headers. Flexible pipe connections and expansion joints stenflex. They stop the bridge from bending out of place in extreme conditions, and also allow enough vertical movement to permit bearing replacement without the need to. Movement and expansion joints progress profiles supplies many different types of joint to satisfy the needs of thermal expansioncontraction in indoor and outdoor floors.
Along these 50 years of the transflex system history. Carbon steel stainless steel heat resistant steel preassembled expansion joint units can be supplied with surface treatment that is corrosion resistant standard and resistant to high temperatures. Kadant unaflex, based in anderson, south carolina, is a leading manufacturer of expansion joints, compensators, and customengineered flexible hose for process industries such as petrochemical. Metalreinforced expansion joints transflex waboflex unidam fel span tf wf vd fs 3. Wabotransflex molded rubber segmental expansion joint system. It has all the benefits of the metrasphere with the added feature of costefficient, preassembled control units.
They are supplied in module lengths designed to be bolted to the. Bridge expansion joints the transflex design is based on steel reinforced rubber modules, which absorb expansion, contraction, translation and rotation movements with remarkable comfort to traffic, effectively sealed, low maintenance and easy replacement. Add to mydirectindustry favorites requestbuttons catalog excerpts. In 1964 an original modular bridge expansion joint system called transflex was launched for the first time. Transflex expansion joints company project country type of joint year graham m3 lagan bridge, belfast uk t2400 t2800 t3200 2010 vsl ponte do douro portugal t2400 t3200. Apr 25, 2016 transflex bridge joints universal sealants as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint. Tensamodular lr expansion joints, restonstu shock transmission units. Delhi pwd isbi flyover yudhister setu compression seal expansion joints 8. The construction of the redflex expansion joints includes. All transflex models offer the possibility to make special pieces for kerbs, walkways, correction of skewed joints and other contours. In all these cases, expansion joints can be utilized.
Dahir, pennsylvania state university, middletown, pa. Transflex models are numbered from tr 50 to tr 180, and cover a movement range from. Afcons ril bridge compression seal expansion joints 7. Bridge expansion joints are designed to allow for continuous traffic between structures while accommodating movement, shrinkage, and temperature variations on reinforced and prestressed. High temperature kevlar rubber expansion jointpump connector. With stenflex, you can benefit from the experience and expertise gained from over 50 years of global crossindustry german engineering operations in the field of flexible pipe connections. Transflex bridge joints universal sealants as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint. It registered the patent of invention and the trademark. The transflexdevice consist of steel reinforced rubber modules, designed to absorb the expansion, contraction, translation and rotation movements of road bridges, with remarkable comfort to traffic, effectively sealed, low maintenance and easy replacement. Transflexworldwide expansion joints we have supplied and installed transflexexpansion joints worldwide since 1974. Redflex expansion joints are reinforced with steel wire or solid steel reinforcing rings and synthetic fabric for additional strength. The high movement transflex expansion joints have been designed to cover large movements. Expansion joints 02 market leaders in expansion joint technology usl bridgecare provides a complete service to the civil engineering industry for bridge deck protection which includes the supply and installation of expansion joints and spray applied bridge deck waterproofing membranes. Meadows since the early 1930s, fibre expansion joint is backed by over 80 years.
Most of our competitors still use natural rubber impregnated nylon tire cord between sulfur. Flexicraft industries expansion joints and all flexible. Wabo transflex is the originalreinforced elastomeric molded rubber expansion joint system. Bridge deck expansion joints are divided into the following three groups.
Eng 2006 09 in 1964 the american rubber manufacturer general tire developed a system of expansion joints for bridges called transflex. The central component of each expansion joint is the metal bellows that, due to its shape and thin wall, acts. Flexicraft industries manufactures all types of metal expansion joints, rubber expansion joints, and other expansion joints for piping, as well as other related flexible piping solutions and other piping related. Bridge expansion joints are designed to allow for continuous traffic between structures while accommodating movement, shrinkage, and temperature variations on reinforced and prestressed concrete, composite, and steel structures. Safeflex expansion joints are molded and vulcanized in hydraulic presses. Loaddeformation curves for transflex, per module graph of maximum movements absorbed by the different modules according to the angle formed by the joint with the longitudinal axis of the floor. Bridge deck expansion joints transportation research board. All sections feature tongue and groove fittings for tight endtoend mating across decks and at curbs and. Flexicraft industries manufactures all types of metal expansion joints, rubber expansion joints, and other expansion joints for piping, as well as other related flexible piping solutions and other piping related products. The high movement transflex expansion joints absorb large. Machinery and mechanical engineering, motor and aggregate construction. Expansion joints 02 market leaders in expansion joint technology usl bridgecare provides a complete service to the civil engineering industry for bridge deck protection which includes the supply and.
Wherever a costeffective joint filler is required, fibre expansion joint meets the need. Wabo expansion joints, bearings and parking structures. Britflex resin mortar is also included in sa1 as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion. Transflexbridge expansion joints system brochure trelleborg. Wabotransflex joints the uk expansion joint company. Seismic transflex joints trelleborg infrastructure pdf. This is why bridge ends are equipped with a socalled roadway expansion joint that can expand and contract. Wabotransflex is the originalreinforced elastomeric molded rubber expansion joint system. This is why bridge ends are equipped with a socalled roadway expansion joint that can.
The expansion joint is without doubt the element under most strain in an engineering structure. All sections feature tongue and groove fittings for tight endtoend mating across decks and at curbs and are steel reinforced. Transflex system is included in the uk highways agency list of approved products sa1. Britflex resin mortar is also included in sa1 as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint. The high movement transflex expansion joints absorb large movements while providing remarkable comfort to traffic, effective sealing, low maintenance and easy replacement. The movement module is the mobile section of the joint, made of rubber and steel, aimed to accommodate the expected movements. The bridge deck expansion joint systems that were evaluated in pennsylvania are listed and abbreviated this report as follows. It can be installed in new decks, or in older structures on rehabilitation projects. Along these 50 years of the transflex system history it has evolved to offer solutions for the great challenges of civil construction, always keeping as a reference worldwide. Kadant unaflex, based in anderson, south carolina, is a leading manufacturer of expansion joints, compensators, and customengineered flexible hose for process industries such as petrochemical, power generation, and water treatment, among others. They consist of two modules, the movement module and the bridging module.
Protects piping systems during both seismic and thermal movement. Seismic transflex 3600 6400 high movement bridge expansion joints w1. The transflex range is supplied in modules of a given length and is anchored to both sides of the structural joint. Wherever a costeffective joint filler is required, fibre. Fibre expansion joint is composed of cellular fibers securely bonded together and uniformly saturated with asphalt to assure longevity. The bridging module is the fixed section of the joint, aimed to bridge the structural opening. The flexible header of wabocrete ii coupled with wabosiliconeseal make it an ideal expansion joint system for the new construction or repair of existing joints. Each flexible expansion joint shall be pressure tested prior to shipment against its own restraint to a minimum of 350 psi 250 psi for flexible expansion joints 2 inch and 30 inch diameter and larger. Usl transflex bridge joints comprise of steel angles and a steel bridging plate system.
It is a closed cell extruded polypropylene foam that performs better, installs faster, and adds more value to the installed job. Large movement expansion joints are best defined as those that provide support across the expansion void, without exceeding the code requirement of the 85 mm uls unsupported gap. Using our leadership position in the bridge and parking structure markets, wba has utilized its design knowledge and world class manufacturing. Inspection guidance for bridge expansion joints part 1 reference. The cablesphere is the ultimate rubber expansion jointflex connector. Expansion joints large movement granor has a comprehensive range of specialist expansion joints for large movements of up to 2000 mm. Movement and expansion joints for outdoor e indoor. They are supplied in module lengths designed to be bolted to the structural concrete on either side of the expansion gap. Fabric expansion joint metal frames inner sleeves bolster internal insulation gaskets optional fasteners frame material. The transflex system is included in the uk highways agency list of approved mortar is also included in sa1 as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint. This high pressure process produces a smooth finished product with outstanding adhesion between the cover, reinforcement and. In 1971 the expandite division carried out the first installation in spain with transflex material bailenferraz flyover in madrid.
We offer a full range of kadant unaflex brand products in the highest grades of epdm, butyl, neoprene, nitrile, viton, teflon, as well as stainless steel and more exotic alloys. Preassembled units br preassembled expansion joint units consist of. Usl transflex bridge joints comprise of steel angles and a steel bridging. The majority of expansion joints consist of the joint gap, the armour of its edges and a seal. Usl transflex bridge joints comprise of steel angles and a steel bridging plate system encased in a flexible elastomer. Fabric expansion joint metal framesinner sleeves gasket optional fasteners frame material.
Browse rubber expansion joints in the metraflex co. Teguflex, the leading names of rubber expansion joints, offers solutions for your pipe system regarding thermal elongation, misalignments, vibrations and noise reduction. Nomaflex polypropylene joint filler nomaflex is a performance engineered foam that sets a new standard for the protection of concrete expansion and contraction joints. It registered the patent of invention and the trademark worldwide. Joints designed for movements of up to 54 inches 1. This high pressure process produces a smooth finished product with outstanding adhesion between the cover, reinforcement and tube. Trelleborg bridge expansion joints transflex trelleborg ab.
Modular expansion joint system 06 07 transverse movement usls swivel joint is designed to minimise any potential damage at the expansion joints from earthquake displacements. Modular expansion joint systems including finger and sliding plate dams, with 2 to 16 in. This manual is intended to better communicate the intent of the plans, standard specifications for state road and bridge construction, special provisions, and project special. Carbon steel stainless steel heat resistant steel preassembled expansion joint units can be supplied with surface treatment that is corrosion resistant standard and resistant. Job reference list of sanfield for expansion joints new. A wide range of moulded standard bellows up to mm with a large variety of rubber linings to meet almost all kinds of medium. Expansion joints variations in temperature and traffic load may change the length of larger bridges in the meter range. This manual is intended to better communicate the intent of the plans. Mortar is also included in sa1 as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint.
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