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SBX:

SBX Structural Expansion Bearings are used when construction tolerances, high load, and rotation are prominent with beam spans being excessive. This bearing is the most resilient in our full line of expansion bearings. Typical applications:

  • Bridges
  • Complex Structures: include structures where vortex shedding and seismic conditions are prevalent.


STX:

STX Expansion Bearings are used when construction tolerances, loads, and rotation are moderate. This bearing has an extremely low coefficient of friction, which is exceptional for use where expansion is large. Please note: Fabreeka® can supply various types of Teflon, based on customer requirements.


Typical applications:

  • Pedestrian Bridges
  • Vessels
  • Parking garages
  • Pipelines
  • Small buildings
  • Slip joints
  • Tanks
  • Expansion joints


TTX:

TTX Expansion Bearings are used when construction tolerances, loads, and rotation are moderate. This bearing has a higher coefficient of friction than the STX Bearing and is used where the expansion criterion is limited.


Typical applications:

  • Tanks
  • Vessels
  • Slip Joints
  • Expansion Joints


GGX:

GGX Expansion Bearings are used when the temperature is a factor - over 275°F. Graphite is a versatile engineered material with an unusual combination of physical, electrical, and chemical properties. These bearings are ideal for hostile environments where other types of materials may break down due to acids, solvents, and high temperatures. The GGX Expansion Bearings achieve effective performance in environments where temperatures range from -50°F to 700°F.


Typical applications:

  • Steam Pipelines
  • High Temp. Vessels
  • Chemical Tanks


Description

Fabreeka structural expansion bearings, or slide bearings, accommodate thermal expansion and structural rotation in buildings, bridges, and pipe supports. Fabreeka designs and manufactures several types of expansion bearings for a wide range of applications, including Teflon® bridge bearing pads. The expansion bearings are supplied as an upper and lower unit prepared to be tack or stitch welded in the field.


Fabreeka SBX type expansion bearings are used when construction tolerances, high load, and rotation are prominent with beam spans being excessive. This bearing is the most resilient in our full line of expansion bearings.

STX-type slide bearings are used when construction tolerances and loads are moderate. This bearing has a very low coefficient of friction which is exceptional for use where expansion is large.


TTX-type slide bearings are used as well when construction tolerances and loads are moderate. This bearing has a higher coefficient of friction than the STX Bearing and is used where the expansion criterion is limited.

Fabreeka slide bearings can be made with holes and slots, if required, to allow for the mechanical attachment of expansion units to steel structures or for anchoring to concrete structures.


Fabreeka also offers GGX-type expansion bearings made with graphite to achieve effective performance in high-temperature environments.


KEY FEATURES/BENEFITS

  • Fabreeka SBX type structural expansion bearing is designed using Fabreeka-PTFE pad in the lower unit to accommodate large rotations and high reaction loads
  • SBX-type bearings meet AASHTO and State DOT specifications for fabric-reinforced bearings pads with PTFE sliding surface
  • TTX and STX-type bearings can use a filled or unfilled PTFE surface as required
  • For corrosive conditions, SBX, STX, and TTX-type slide bearings are available in Stainless Steel


General information

Color

Grey

Finish

Natural

Material

Composite

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

CMS

13 48 13 Manufactured Sound and Vibration Control ComponentsPrimary

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United States

Country of product manufacture

United States

Recyclability

Steel components are bonded, if bonding could be separated then Steel plates can be recycled. other components are non-recyclable composites.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

Literature

Fabreeka Solutions Overview Brochure

Fabreeka Solutions Overview Brochure

Fabreeka Structural Expansion Bearings

Fabreeka Structural Expansion Bearings