Expansion Joints
Precision-engineered for structural integrity, expansion joints ensure seamless movement accommodation, exceptional load resistance, and long-term durability, delivering optimal performance in dynamic bridge and infrastructure applications
Strip Seal Expansion Joints
The OVM Strip Seal Expansion Joint System is a high-performance solution designed to accommodate structural movements caused by temperature fluctuations, shrinkage, creep, and seismic activity. Comprising three key components—hot-rolled special-shaped steel profiles, a high-durability rubber strip seal, and reinforcement bars—this system ensures seamless movement, superior load resistance, and long-term structural integrity.
With a compact design and simple structure, OVM Strip Seal Expansion Joints are ideal for both new bridge construction and the rehabilitation of existing structures, offering exceptional durability, water tightness, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Key Features & Advantages
- Innovative & Robust Design
Engineered with a low-profile structure, these expansion joints are easy to install and perfectly suited for new bridges with small movement ranges as well as the replacement of aging joints on existing bridges. - Exceptional Load Resistance & Durability
Manufactured using high-quality materials, OVM Strip Seal Expansion Joints withstand heavy traffic loads and extreme environmental conditions, ensuring long-term structural performance and safety. - Superior Waterproofing & Corrosion Protection
The precision-engineered rubber strip seal forms a watertight barrier, effectively preventing water ingress and protecting bridge components from corrosion and deterioration. - Cost-Effective & Low Maintenance
With a straightforward installation process and high resistance to wear and tear, these expansion joints provide a long service life with minimal maintenance requirements, reducing overall lifecycle costs.
Rubber Expansion Joints
OVM Rubber Expansion Joints are engineered to accommodate structural movements caused by thermal expansion, contraction, and dynamic loads in bridges and infrastructure. Designed with high-quality rubber compounds and reinforced materials, these joints provide exceptional flexibility, waterproofing, and vibration absorption, ensuring a smooth and stable driving experience while extending the lifespan of bridge structures.
With a lightweight and durable design, OVM Rubber Expansion Joints are easy to install and maintain, making them an efficient solution for modern bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
Key Features & Advantages
- Low Shear Modulus Rubber for Enhanced Flexibility
The specially formulated rubber ensures superior elasticity and movement absorption, reducing stress on structural components. - Convenient & Efficient Installation
Designed for quick and hassle-free installation, minimizing construction time and labor costs. - Smooth & Quiet Driving Experience
Provides a seamless transition between bridge sections, reducing vibrations and noise, ensuring improved driving comfort. - Lightweight & Durable Construction
Manufactured with high-performance rubber and reinforcement materials, offering high durability without adding excessive weight to the structure. - Excellent Waterproofing & Corrosion Resistance
The precision-engineered sealing system prevents water ingress, protecting bridge components from corrosion and deterioration, enhancing long-term performance. - Accommodates Large Structural Movements
Designed to handle movements of up to 260mm, ensuring adaptability to various bridge designs and environmental conditions.
Modular Expansion Joints
The OVM Modular Expansion Joint System is a high-performance solution designed to accommodate large structural movements in bridges, particularly those subjected to heavy traffic loads. Developed by integrating the best global engineering advancements, this system ensures durability, stability, and superior waterproofing, making it ideal for modern bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
Comprising special steel profiles, rubber sealers, sliding pads, press pads, springs, displacement boxes, and reinforcement components, OVM Modular Expansion Joints are designed for optimal load distribution, ensuring smooth driving conditions, reduced noise, and long service life.
Key Features & Advantages
- Accommodates Large Movements
Designed to handle significant structural expansions and contractions, ensuring seamless bridge performance under dynamic conditions. - Smooth & Stable Driving Experience
The precision-engineered components minimize vibrations and noise, enhancing driving comfort and reducing vehicle impact on the structure. - Superior Waterproofing & Corrosion Resistance
The integrated rubber sealers and advanced sealing mechanisms prevent water ingress, protecting the bridge structure from deterioration and extending service life. - High Load-Bearing Capacity
Manufactured with reinforced steel components, OVM Modular Expansion Joints can withstand heavy traffic loads while maintaining structural integrity and long-term durability. - Easy Installation & Low Maintenance
Designed for efficient installation, OVM Modular Expansion Joints require minimal maintenance, ensuring cost-effective long-term performance.
Finger Expansion Joints
OVM Prestressed Multi-Directional Displacement Finger Expansion Joints are high-performance bridge expansion systems engineered to accommodate large multi-directional movements, including horizontal, vertical, and torsional deformations. Designed for long-span cable-stayed bridges, these expansion joints offer exceptional durability, waterproofing, and smooth driving performance, making them ideal for highway and heavy-traffic bridges.
The system consists of a multi-directional displacement mechanism, precision-engineered finger plates, a robust waterproofing system, stainless steel plates, and anchor bolts, ensuring long service life and optimal structural performance.
Key Features & Advantages
- Accommodates Large & Multi-Directional Displacements
Designed to handle horizontal, vertical, and torsional deformations, making it suitable for long-span cable-stayed bridges and high-movement structures. - Maximum Displacement Capacity of 1600mm
With advanced engineering, OVM finger expansion joints can effectively absorb significant structural movements, ensuring stability and performance under varying loads. - Superior Durability & Load-Bearing Capacity
Manufactured using high-strength materials, the system provides long service life, excellent load resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.. - Smooth & Quiet Driving Experience
The precision-fabricated finger plates and expansion mechanism minimize noise and vibration, ensuring stable and comfortable driving conditions. - Excellent Waterproofing & Corrosion Resistance
The advanced waterproof system and stainless steel components prevent water ingress and corrosion, protecting the underlying bridge structure from deterioration. - Easy Installation & Maintenance
Engineered for efficient installation, the system reduces construction downtime and ensures cost-effective long-term performance.
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