Bearings
Components that manage movement, ensuring the structure’s stability and performance.
Elastomeric Bearing
Advanced Support for Structural Stability
As a global leader in bridge engineering and prestressing solutions, OVM delivers high-performance Laminated Elastomeric Bearings designed for long-lasting durability, superior load distribution, and compliance with international standards. Manufactured through a precise vulcanization process, these bearings feature high-quality elastomeric rubber layers reinforced with internal steel plates, ensuring a strong and reliable connection between the superstructure and substructure in bridges and buildings.
Key Characteristics
- High Vertical Load Capacity
Designed with sufficient vertical rigidity, the bearing effectively supports and transmits normal structural loads, ensuring long-term stability. - Flexible Rotational Capability
The elastomeric material allows for smooth rotation in multiple directions, accommodating minor angular displacements without compromising structural integrity. - Enhanced Shear Deformation for Horizontal Movement
With considerable shear flexibility, the bearing efficiently absorbs horizontal displacements caused by temperature variations, shrinkage, creep, and seismic activities. - Superior Vibration Damping
OVM Elastomeric Bearings significantly reduce dynamic load impacts, enhancing the durability and lifespan of the structure by absorbing shocks and vibrations from traffic and environmental forces. - An elastomeric bearing can also be bonded with PTFE plate to satisfy large horizontal movement in one or two directions.
Applications
- Bridges & Highways – Ensures structural flexibility and load distribution.
- Buildings & High-Rises – Absorbs seismic and thermal movements.
- Industrial Structures – Provides vibration isolation in heavy machinery setups.
Pot Bearings
Precision Engineering for Structural Support
With decades of expertise in prestressing and bridge engineering, OVM delivers precision-engineered Pot Bearings designed for exceptional performance, durability, and compliance with global industry standards. These high-performance structural bearings efficiently accommodate large vertical loads, horizontal displacements, and rotational movements, ensuring smooth structural movement and superior load stability in bridges and heavy infrastructure.
Types of OVM Pot Bearings
- Fixed Pot Bearing – Restricts movement in all directions while allowing controlled rotational flexibility.
- Guided Sliding Pot Bearing – Permits movement in a single horizontal direction while providing rotational capability.
- Free Sliding Pot Bearing – Allows unrestricted movement in both horizontal directions while supporting vertical loads and rotation.
Key Features & Advantages
- High Load Capacity in Three Directions
OVM Pot Bearings are designed to withstand substantial vertical and horizontal forces, making them ideal for large-scale infrastructure projects. - Great Horizontal Displacement
The sliding mechanism allows smooth horizontal movement, accommodating thermal expansion, shrinkage, and seismic shifts. - Big Rotational Capability
By utilizing an elastomeric disc confined within a steel pot, the bearing allows large rotational movements, ensuring flexibility under varying loads. - Compliance with International Standards
OVM Pot Bearings are manufactured in accordance with:
✔ AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
✔ EN 1337 (European Standard for Structural Bearings)
✔ BS 5400 (British Standard for Bridge Bearings)
✔ Customized Solutions tailored to project-specific requirements.
Applications
- Bridges & Highways – Ensures structural flexibility and stability under dynamic loads
- Railway Infrastructure – Accommodates movement and rotation in high-speed railway bridges.
- Heavy Industrial Structures – Provides strong load-bearing support in large-scale industrial projects.
Spherical Bearings
Advanced Structural Support for Complex Bridge Designs
OVM Spherical Bearings are high-performance structural solutions designed to accommodate large loads, significant horizontal displacements, and extensive rotational movements. Engineered for wide-span and curved bridges, they ensure smooth load transfer and multi-directional flexibility, making them ideal for complex bridge structures. Backed by a legacy of excellence in bridge engineering and prestressing solutions, OVM delivers precision-engineered Spherical Bearings that offer superior durability, efficiency, and compliance with global industry standards.
Types of OVM Spherical Bearings
- Fixed Spherical Bearing – Restricts movement in all directions while allowing controlled rotation.
- Guided Sliding Spherical Bearing – Allows movement in a single horizontal direction while providing rotational capability.
- Free Sliding Spherical Bearing – Enables unrestricted movement in multiple directions while maintaining rotational flexibility.
Key Features & Advantages
- High Load Capacity & Large Displacement
OVM Spherical Bearings are designed to withstand substantial vertical and horizontal forces, ensuring stability and durability in demanding structural conditions. - Superior Rotational Flexibility
With a rotation capability of 0.05 radians or more in all directions, these bearings are particularly suited for wide-span and curved bridges, accommodating complex movement requirements. - Smooth Load Transfer & Structural Adaptability
The advanced spherical sliding mechanism allows for efficient load distribution, reducing stress concentrations and enhancing bridge longevity. - Compliance with International Standards
OVM Spherical Bearings are designed and manufactured in accordance with:
✔ AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
✔ EN 1337 (European Standard for Structural Bearings)
✔ BS 5400 (British Standard for Bridge Bearings)
✔ Custom Designs tailored to project-specific requirements.
Applications
- Wide-Span Bridges – Ideal for structures with large movements and rotations.
- Curved Bridges – Ensures smooth movement and stability under complex geometries.
- Highway & Railway Bridges – Accommodates dynamic loads and environmental effects.
- Seismic-Resistant Structures – Enhances flexibility in earthquake-prone areas.
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