Building & Construction

PTFE slide systems built for seismic movement and thermal drift

Bearing pads, facade liners, and rail expansion systems pair low friction with weatherproof backing materials.

Design load

35 MPa

Projected life

25 yrs

Construction crew installing bridge bearings

Key applications

Validated PTFE components deployed across this industry.

  • Bridge and viaduct slide bearings
  • Curtain wall expansion joints
  • Seismic isolation pads
  • Wind-turbine cable wraps

Regulatory & quality documentation

Every shipment lands with the compliance evidence your auditors expect.

EN 1337-2 compliance

Coefficient-of-friction, creep, and load testing for structural approvals.

AASHTO & AREMA reports

Documented performance for highway and rail authorities.

Success story

Metro viaduct eliminated seasonal noise complaints

Matched PTFE-stainless slide pairs reduced thermal binding on 18 spans, stopping vibration issues and easing inspections.

Noise events

0

Install hours saved

120

Friction

0.04

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