QUALITY MECHANICAL BEARINGS

Ekspan
Sliding, Strip & Elastomeric Bearings

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EA Series Standard Bearings
Bearings in this series are designed to support vertical loads of up to 2000kN (200 tonnes) at bearing surface temperatures up to 150C. For temperatures between 150C and 280C the bearings must be derated. Translation in the plane of movement is maintained at a low frictional resistance by the use of the mating surfaces, polished stainless steel and low friction PTFE. Bearings incorporating DU(B) can be supplied for applications up to 280C.

EA Series Bearings
Support & Installation
The bearing support members must provide uniform support. The compressive bearing stress on the supports varies through the range between 6.4MN/m2 (9281bf/in2) and 11.3 MN/m2 (1638.5 lbf/in2) When more than one bearing is installed, the working surfaces of the bearings should, unless intended by special design considerations, be parallel to one another. Transit fixing devices must be removed on installation.

Attachment & Movement

The bearings are available as standards with four methods of attachment. For EAG types customers must ensure that they provide shear connection adequate to react to the applied loads, but excessive welding must be avoided. Studs on EAJ & EAK types are threaded studs. Seven movement combinations are available including constraint in one axis and to give further flexibility two shapes are available for each load capacity.

Bearing Types
Fixing Method Free Constrained

Bonding or Welding

EAG

EAG.../C

Top and base plates with threaded holes.

EAH

EAH.../C

Threaded studs in top and base plates.

EAJ

EAJ.../C

Threaded studs in base plate, threaded holes in top plate.

EAK

EAK.../C

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Part Number
E A x xxx / xxx / xx / xx
E A Series Bearings Fixing Type G,H,J, or K Load in Tonnes

EA Series Bearings

Transverse movement +/- Y or /C (constrained) Longitudinal movement +/- X Base plate dimension A

Dimensions in mm

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Standard Bearing Selection Table
Part Number LOAD

EA Series Bearings

Part Number Suffix /

Movement +/- X mm +/- Y mm

25/25
X=12.5 Y=12.5

25/C

50/25
X=25 Y=12.5

50/C

75/25

75/C

50/50
X=25 Y=25

X=37.5 Y=1.5 Y=25 Y=1.5

Y=1.5

kN (TONNES)
/10/125 /10/95 /20/160 /20/125 /30/185 /30/145 /40/210 /40/160 /50/230 /50/175 /60/250 /60/185 /70/265 /70/195 /80/280 /80/210 /90/290 /90/215 /100/305 /100/230 /110/320 /110/240 /120/330 /120/250 /130/345 /130/255 /140/265 /150/370 /150/275 /175/395 /175/290 /200/420 /200/315 100 (10) 100 (10) 200 (20) 200 (20) 300 (30) 300 (30) 400 (40) 400 (40) 500 (50) 500 (50) 600 (60) 600 (60) 700 (70) 700 (70) 800 (80) 800 (80) 900(90) 900(90) 1000 (100) 1000 (100) 1100 (110) 1100 (110) 1200 (120) 1200 (120) 1300 (130) 1300 (130) 1400 (140) 1500 (150) 1500 (150) 1750 (175) 1750 (175) 2000 (200) 2000 (200)

A
125 95 160 125 185 145 210 160 230 175 250 185 265 195 280 210 290 215 305 230 320 240 330 250 345 255 265 370 275 395 290 420 315

B
125 155 160 210 185 245 210 280 215 295 235 320 250 340 265 365 275 380 290 405 305 425 315 445 330 455 475 355 480 380 525 405 565

F
85 55 120 85 135 95 160 110 155 100 175 110 190 120 180 110 190 115 205 130 195 115 205 125 220 130 115 220 125 245 140 270 165

G
85 115 120 170 135 195 160 230 155 235 175 260 190 280 180 280 190 295 205 320 195 315 205 335 220 345 340 220 345 245 390 270 430

C
55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55

E
145 175 180 230 205 270 230 300 250 330 270 360 285 375 300 400 315 415 325 440 340 460 350 480 365 490 510 390 515 415 560 440 600

D
145 115 180 145 205 165 230 180 250 195 270 210 285 220 300 320 315 235 325 250 340 260 350 270 365 275 285 390 295 415 310 440 330

K
180 210 215 265 240 305 265 335 285 365 305 390 320 410 335 435 350 450 360 475 375 495 385 515 400 525 545 425 550 450 595 475 635

E
145 175 180 230 205 270 230 300 250 330 270 360 285 375 300 400 315 415 325 440 340 460 350 480 365 490 510 390 515 415 560 440 600

D
170 140 205 170 230 190 255 205 275 220 295 235 310 245 325 255 340 260 350 275 365 285 375 295 390 300 310 415 320 440 335 465 355

K
180 210 215 265 240 305 265 335 285 365 305 390 320 410 335 435 350 450 360 475 375 495 385 515 400 525 545 425 550 450 595 475 635

E
145 175 180 230 205 270 230 300 250 330 270 360 285 375 300 400 315 415 325 440 340 460 350 480 365 490 510 390 515 415 560 440 600

D
195 165 230 195 255 215 280 230 300 245 320 260 335 265 350 280 360 285 375 300 390 310 400 320 415 325 335 440 345 465 360 490 380

K
180 210 215 265 240 305 265 335 285 365 305 390 320 410 335 435 350 450 360 475 375 495 385 515 400 525 545 425 550 450 595 475 635

E
170 200 205 255 230 295 255 325 275 355 295 385 310 400 325 425 335 440 350 465 365 485 375 505 390 515 535 415 540 440 585 465 625

D
170 140 205 170 230 190 255 205 275 220 295 235 310 245 325 255 340 260 350 275 365 285 375 295 390 300 310 415 320 440 335 465 355

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Ekspan EQF Sliding Strip
Modular sliding bearings are used extensively to permit structural movement to take place with the minimum coefficient of friction. Often. the excellent properties of PTFE fail to be realized because of the use of inadequate mating surfaces or a poor method of application. Ekspan EQF is a most advantageous way to use PTFE for sliding supports. 1. 2. 3. The PTFE is retained mechanically in a steel backing strip. Under the designed loads the PTFE will not cold flow. Ekspan EQF strip is easily attached to the support members. e.g. by welding or screwing. Hence the problems of adhesive bonding caused by inadequate preparation, unskilled labour and unsuitable working conditions, are eliminated.

EQF Bearing Strip

The design details of Ekspan EQF are shown here. PTFE discs are inset in steel strip, which provides a rigid backing and securely retains the PTFE to restrict cold flow under load.

Friction
When Ekspan EQF slides against the recommended mating surface, polished stainless steel, at the maximum continuous loading and at sliding speeds below 2 mm/second at normal atmospheric temperatures, a coefficient of friction of 0.05 should be used.

Ekspan EQF is designed to enable engineers to obtain. full advantage of the low frictional properties of PTFE by offering it in a form which is easy to handle and fix. Its steel backing can be welded. screwed or riveted to the sub-base. Provided the working environment is suitable and skilled labour is available, adhesive bonding may be used.

High Temperatures
At sustained temperatures above 100C we recommend use of an alternative DU bearing material. If high temperatures apply, please specify when ordering.

Ekspan EQF can be used to support any structural members which need to move slowly under load. Some common examples are listed as follows: Pipes and Ducts Ovens Floor and Roof Members Heavy Fabrications during construction Oil Rig Modules Slipper Pads for moving Heavy Plant or Machinery Part No. Width mm Load Capacity Maximum Continuous kN/m 250 500 1000 Maximum kN/m 375 750 1500 Fig. 1

EQF 25 EQF 50 EQF 100

25 50 100

Load capacities are for temperatures from -35C to 50C For temperatures 50C up to 280C max. see figure 1 Example For bearing operating temperature of 80C, load capacity is 80% of the value in the table.

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Mating Surface
We recommend polished stainless steel sheet affixed to a flat steel backing plate. We stock stainless steel sheet of the requisite standard and can supply as sheet cut to size or fixed to a steel backing plate. See below for the size calculation.

EQF Bearing Strip

Bonding -Use only adhesives recommended for the materials to be bonded. Follow the adhesive manufacturers instructions. CLEANLINESS is essential. Painting - Ekspan EQF strip is supplied primer painted only. The strip should be finish painted during installation to a level appropriate to the working environment. Note: Should the PTFE surface be accidentally painted, it can be wiped with a clean cloth.

Mating Plate Size

Ekspan EQF strip should remain covered at the extremes of movement of the mating surface. Add the total movements in each direction to the length and width of the EQF strip. See diagram:-

CAUTION
The EQF strip and its mating surface should be installed on to a smooth flat surface capable of providing uniform support. Failure to install correctly may cause uneven loading of the PTFE resulting in unsatisfactory performance and possible damage. Care should be taken to seal the edges around the EQF strip to prevent the ingress of moisture. If welding is used make sure that the PTFE faces are protected from welding spatter. Any spatter on the bearing surface must be removed before assembling the stainless steel mating surface.

Standard Sizes
Ekspan EQF is manufactured in 1.0 metre lengths. Shorter lengths are available in multiples of the strip width, e.g. EQF50 can be cut to lengths of 50, 100, 150mm etc. We will be pleased to supply the mating surfaces when required.

Installation Notes
Welding -Tack welding to a steel sub-base is sufficient. Fixing by Screws or Rivets -Drill holes along the edges of the strip and between the PTFE discs, countersink if required and secure to backing plate or concrete plinth as appropriate.

Ekspan EQFC Bearing Strip

Similar components can be supplied with an alternative bearing material for enhanced performance in load and life. Send us details of your application for our technical review.
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Special Fabrications
Ekspan will be pleased to quote for your associated fabrication and installation requirements.

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Elastomeric Bearings and Strip
Fig. 1

EKR Series Strip and Plain Pad Bearings

1. Steel Plates 2. Rubber Layer 3. Rubber Cover

1 2 3

A bearing consists of rubber layers separated by vulcanized steelplates. A rubber cover is fitted around this assembly (see fig. 1). Natural rubber or Chloroprene rubber is used for the layers.

Natural rubber is not too sensitive to changes in temperature and shows only slight growth in deformation, over the period of deformation at a constant load (low creep). Natural rubber is highly resistent against ozone, ageing, UV and chemical effects. The vulcanized steel reinforcement plates meet the requirements of BS1449.

Elastomeric Bearings provide an excellent economic solution for applications where structure movements, longitudinal, transverse and rotational are too small to moderate. They provide vibration isolation and are generally simple to install. In strip form they can be laid along a diaphragm to support multiple beams. Plain pads are available in standard or special sizes. Laminated types provide a robust bearing for larger structures and can also be configured in sliding types.

EKR Series Elastomeric Strip Bearings

Code
EKR100/5 EKR150/5 EKR200/5 EKR250/5 EKR300/5 EKR100/10 EKR150/10 EKR200/10 EKR250/10 EKR300/10 EKR100/15 EKR150/15 EKR200/15 EKR250/15 EKR300/15 EKR100/20 EKR150/20 EKR200/20 EKR250/20 EKR300/20 EKR100/25 EKR150/25 EKR200/25 EKR250/25 EKR300/25

(60 IRHD)
Shear Deflection mm
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5

Width mm
100 150 200 250 300 100 150 200 250 300 100 150 200 250 300 100 150 200 250 300 100 150 200 250 300

Height mm
5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25

Maximum Load kN
565 848 1130 1413 1695 314 706 1130 1413 1695 209 471 837 1308 1695 157 353 628 981 1412 126 282 502 785 1130

Shear Stiffness kN/mm

22.60 33.90 45.20 56.50 67.80 11.30 16.95 22.60 28.25 33.90 7.53 11.30 15.07 18.83 22.60 5.65 8.48 11.30 14.12 16.95 4.52 6.78 9.04 11.30 13.56

Compression Stiffness N/mm

3488 11771 27901 54495 94167 436 1471 3488 6812 11771 129 436 1033 2018 3488 54 184 436 851 1471 28 94 223 436 753

Rotation Rads/100kN
0.00086 0.00017 0.00005 0.00002 0.00001 0.00344 0.00136 0.00043 0.00018 0.00008 0.02325 0.00459 0.00145 0.00059 0.00029 0.05738 0.01087 0.00344 0.00141 0.00068 0.10714 0.02128 0.00673 0.00275 0.00133

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EKR Series Strip and Plain Pad Bearings

(60 IRHD)
Shear Defl. mm
4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5

EKR Series Elastomeric Plain Pad Bearings

Code
EKR1 EKR2 EKR3 EKR4 EKR5 EKR6 EKR7 EKR8 EKR9 EKR10 EKR11 EKR12 EKR13 EKR14 EKR15 EKR16 EKR17 EKR18 EKR19 EKR20 EKR21 EKR22 EKR23 EKR24 EKR25 EKR26 EKR27 EKR28 EKR29 EKR30 EKR31 EKR32 EKR33 EKR34 EKR35 EKR36 EKR37 EKR38 EKR39 EKR40 EKR41 EKR42 EKR43 EKR44 EKR45

BS5400
Compr. Stiffness N/mm
449 952 1895 3199 3485 8273 11401 7087 29115 58 124 252 431 748 1170 1641 2964 4587 30 64 130 223 388 609 856 1556 304 15 31 64 110 193 303 426 779 1219 6 14 28 49 85 134 189 346 544

Length mm
229 320 300 455 420 500 610 610 610 229 320 300 455 420 500 610 610 610 229 320 300 455 420 500 610 610 229 229 320 300 455 420 500 610 610 610 229 320 300 455 420 500 610 610 610

Width mm
152 165 240 220 300 320 320 420 520 152 165 240 220 300 320 320 420 520 152 165 240 220 300 320 320 420 520 152 165 240 220 300 320 320 420 520 152 165 240 220 300 320 320 420 520

Height mm
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

Maximum Load kN
166 298 407 566 712 904 1103 1448 1792 83 150 251 388 577 817 1072 1448 1792 67 120 201 311 461 653 857 1334 1792 53 95 159 245 364 516 677 1053 1417 40 72 121 186 277 392 514 800 1116

Shear Stiffness kN/mm

5.22 7.92 10.80 15.02 18.90 24.00 29.28 38.43 47.58 2.61 3.96 5.40 7.51 9.45 12.00 14.64 19.22 23.79 2.09 3.17 4.32 6.01 7.56 9.60 11.71 15.37 7.14 1.65 2.50 3.41 4.74 5.97 7.58 9.25 12.14 15.03 1.25 1.90 2.59 3.60 4.54 5.76 7.03 9.22 11.42

Rotation Rads/100kN
0.17675 0.07009 0.02812 0.01524 0.01182 0.00450 0.00304 0.00410 0.00086 1.37294 0.53798 0.21163 0.11313 0.05507 0.03181 0.02110 0.00981 0.00546 2.67190 1.04541 0.41022 0.21890 0.10618 0.06115 0.04046 0.01867 0.10003 5.41700 2.11734 0.82944 0.44208 0.21391 0.12294 0.08121 0.03730 0.02055 12.31925 4.81180 1.88272 1.00261 0.48430 0.27793 0.18339 0.08394 0.04608

Note: Rotation limited results are based on the assumption that rotation about transverse axial is 3 times of the rotation about longitudinal axial.

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EKE Series Elastomeric Bearings
Code
EKE1 EKE2 EKE3 EKE4 EKE5 EKE6 EKE7 EKE8 EKE9 EKE10 EKE11 EKE12 EKE13 EKE14 EKE15 EKE16 EKE17 EKE18 EKE19 EKE20 EKE21 EKE22 EKE23 EKE24 EKE25 EKE26 EKE27 EKE28 EKE29 EKE30 EKE31 EKE32 EKE33 EKE34 EKE35 EKE36 EKE37 EKE38 EKE39 EKE40 EKE41 EKE42 EKE43 EKE44 EKE45 EKE46 EKE47 EKE48

Elastomeric Bearings (BS5400)

(60 IRHD)
Shear Deflection mm
9.8 15.4 21.0 26.6 12.6 21.0 29.4 9.8 15.4 21.0 26.6 12.6 21.0 29.4 9.8 15.4 21.0 26.6 12.6 21.0 29.4 37.8 46.2 54.6 9.8 15.4 21.0 26.6 37.8 12.6 21.0 29.4 37.8 46.2 54.6 9.8 12.6 21.0 29.4 37.8 46.2 54.6 9.8 12.6 9.8 12.6 12.6 12.6

Plan Size mm
229 x 152 229 x 152 229 x 152 229 x 152 229 x 152 229 x 152 229 x 152 320 x 165 320 x 165 320 x 165 320 x 165 320 x 165 320 x 165 320 x 165 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 300 x 240 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 455 x 220 420 x 300 420 x 300 420 x 300 420 x 300 420 x 300 420 x 300 420 x 300 500 x 320 500 x 320 610 x 520 610 x 520 610 x 520 610 x 520

Overall Height mm
20 31 42 53 24 39 54 20 31 42 53 24 39 54 22 34 46 58 26 42 58 74 90 106 22 34 46 58 82 26 42 58 74 90 106 20 26 42 58 74 90 106 20 24 20 24 24 24

Max Load (no rotatn or shear) kN

461 461 461 416 307 307 251 866 866 866 855 578 578 516 1518 1480 1480 1480 1012 987 987 987 863 730 2271 2082 2082 2082 2082 1584 1388 1388 1388 1230 1041 2906 2131 1776 1776 1776 1776 1776 3724 2731 4569 3350 4449 5547

Max Load Max Load Max Load (no rotatn & (max rotatn & no (max rotatn & max shear) kN shear) kN max shear) kN
353 338 322 307 230 215 197 668 641 615 588 436 410 383 1198 1167 1136 1105 788 757 726 695 664 553 1866 1813 1759 1706 1599 1226 1173 1119 1066 953 763 2806 1912 1645 1593 1540 1488 1436 3604 2618 4422 3212 4310 5409 247 223 214 209 134 118 112 481 438 420 410 268 237 226 698 635 610 596 390 345 329 321 316 312 1224 1122 1080 1057 1033 709 631 603 588 579 573 1555 914 816 780 761 750 742 2178 1316 2918 1805 2416 2923 200 179 169 163 109 95 90 389 350 333 321 218 191 180 570 516 492 478 319 281 267 259 253 249 996 907 867 843 810 579 513 487 472 461 452 1272 749 667 635 618 606 597 1784 1080 2390 1481 1985 2406

Rotation Rads (10-3)

0.0129 0.0210 0.0290 0.0370 0.0195 0.0332 0.0469 0.0106 0.0172 0.0239 0.0305 0.0161 0.0274 0.0387 0.0050 0.0081 0.0112 0.0143 0.0074 0.0125 0.0176 0.0228 0.0279 0.0330 0.0058 0.0094 0.0130 0.0166 0.0238 0.0087 0.0147 0.0208 0.0268 0.0329 0.0389 0.0032 0.0046 0.0078 0.0110 0.0142 0.0174 0.0206 0.0028 0.0040 0.0028 0.0040 0.0023 0.0015

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The Shape of the Bearings
When the rotation properties have to be similar in all directions of the horizontal plane, round bearings are used. However, a rectangular bearing can handle larger rotations around its longitudinal axis compared to a round bearing with a similar surface area (equivalent surface pressure).
Round

Elastomeric Bearings

Rectangle

Sliding Bearings
A rubber bearing allows a certain shear. The maximum permissible shear is 70% of the height of the rubber in the assembly. If the horizontal displacement should be greater sliding bearings must be used. At the top or the bottom of the sliding bearing a layer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is vulcanized to the bearing, or the PTFE layer is placed in a machined recess in a thick steel late which in turn is vulcanized to the bearing. Combined with a smooth stainless steel plate this yields a friction coefficient of approximately 0.50.

Recommended Installation
In all cases, Ekspan Elastomeric Bearings should be bedded on cementitious or epoxy mortar sufficiently thick (5mm to 20mm) to remove surface irregularities of the structural concrete or steelwork in contact with the bearing. The bedding operation should be carried out while the mortar is plastic.

Positive Location
It is possible during construction and under certain temporary loading conditions for a bearing to be subjected to a combination of high shear load coupled with a low vertical load which may give rise to slippage. In such cases, the bearing will need to be positively located to both the substructure and superstructure. This may be achieved by locating the bearing within 6mm deep recesses. It should be noted that the depth of recesses reduces the effective height of the bearing and its associated shear movement capacity. This method of location is preferable to the use of stub dowels which must be accurately positioned.

Concrete Structure

Steel Structure

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Cast-in-situ Superstructure
When the superstructure to be supported by the bearing is of cast-in-situ concrete, the soffit areas around the bearings can be formed to the correct levels using collapsible formwork and/or expanded polystyrene. The superstructure concrete can then be cast directly against the top face of the previously positioned bearing, eliminating any problem with surface irregularity. CARE SHOULD ALSO BE TAKEN TO AVOID GROUT OR OTHER MATERIALS RESTRAINING THE SIDE FACE OF THE BEARINGS AND INHIBITING THEIR PERFORMANCE. SOLVENTS MUST NOT BE USED TO REMOVE POLYSTYRENE OR OTHER FORMWORK AS THEY MAY ATTACK THE BEARING ELASTOMER.

Elastomeric Bearings
Fixed End Bearings
Fixity may be provided by dowels passing from the substructure to the super-structure. One end of each dowel should be fitted with a rubber dowel cap to permit vertical movement and rotation. Dowel bars should be located outside the bearing area thus facilitating easy bearing removal during routine bridge maintenance procedures. The use of Ekspan Mechanical Pin and Guide Bearings should be seriously considered to resist horizontal forces. The resulting combination of mechanical and elastomeric bearings provides an elegant solution to a difficult problem.

Dowel Caps
Ekspan dowel caps manufactured from natural rubber are available in the range of sizes detailed below. Please state the appropriate number when placing your order.

Temporary Support of Beams

In many cases it is necessary to limit the cross-fall, long-fall and pre-camber effects of steel and precast concrete beams being imposed on the bearings. In such instances the beam is positioned and temporarily supported adjacent to the bearings whilst a wedge of mortar is formed between the top of the bearings and the soffit of the superstructure. After the mortar has set the temporary support is removed. By this means the self weight of the beam is transferred to the bearing without the imposition of rotation or gradient effects. We are pleased to give advice where installation problems are anticipated. All bearings are normally designed to be installed in a horizontal plane. The secondary load effects from bearings being placed other than in the horizontal plane must be fully considered in advance.

Dimensions Part Number EKDC1 EKDC2 EKDC3 EKDC4 EKDC5 EKDC6

Dowel Pin

Dowel Pin E

A D B C Diameter Length Diameter Length (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 20 25 32 40 25 50 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 100 100 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5 76 76 82.5 82.5 82.5 82.5 108 108

7 7 7 7 7 7

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EA Series Bearings

BRIDGE & INDUSTRIAL BEARINGS & JOINTS

A Series Sliding bearings B Series Sliding bearings with elastomer base

J Series roller bearings D Series Line rocker bearings E Series ANTICLASTIC BEARINGS

F Series Pin and Guide bearings

Link bearings

G Series Spherical bearings

K Series pot bearings

Expansion joints

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Ekspan warrants that products described in this brochure are free from defects in workmanship and material but unless expressly agreed in writing Ekspan gives no warranty that these products are suitable for any particular purpose or for use under any specific conditions notwithstanding that such purpose would appear to be covered by this publication. Ekspan accepts no liability for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of their products or recommendations. All business undertaken by Ekspan is subject to their standard conditions of sale, copies of which are available upon request. Ekspan products are subject to continual development and Ekspan reserves the right to make changes in the specification and design of their products without prior notice.

EA & EQF Mechanical series, Elastomeric Strip & Plain Pad bearings are available from:
EKSPAN LIMITED Compass Works, 410 Brightside Lane, Sheffield S9 2SP UK Tel: +44 (0)114 2611126 Fax: + 44 (0)114 2611165 Website: www.ekspan.com E-mail: enquiry@ekspan.co.uk

Certificate No. 3706

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