Sliding Pendulum Isolators

Sliding Pendulum Isolators represent the pinnacle of seismic protection technology, offering unmatched performance and reliability for both new constructions and retrofitting projects. These innovative isolators effectively shield structures from earthquake damage through a perfect balance of energy dissipation and self-centering capabilities.

Durability

Durability that Stands the Test of Time

Our Sliding Pendulum Isolators are engineered for exceptional longevity, maintaining consistent performance even after multiple seismic events while requiring minimal maintenance throughout their extended service life.

Fire Resistant

Maintains protective capabilities even in extreme temperature conditions and fire-related incidents.

Minimal Maintenance

Designed for decades of reliable service with negligible upkeep requirements.

Features of our Sliding Pendulum Isolators

Suggested use for bridges and highways

Installation

Requires a trained team

Durability

More than 100 years

Maintenance

Corrosion protection after 15 years

Cost

Best cost/performance ratio

Vertical Load

No limit

Horizontal Displacement

High

Re-Centering Capacity

Very high

Damping

High

Safety

Fire Resistant

Detailed Spec Sheet

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Stability

Stability You Can Count On, Even in Extreme Conditions

When the ground moves, our Sliding Pendulum Devices ensure your structure remains stable through a sophisticated combination of energy dissipation and natural self-centering motion.

Self-Centering

Automatically returns structures to their original position after seismic events.

Vertical Stability

Effectively transmits vertical loads while allowing horizontal flexibility during earthquakes.

Specifications of our Sliding Pendulum Isolators

Suggested use for bridges and highways

Dimensions Range

Quasi Static Load

1000kN - 60000kN

ULS

1400kN - 84000kN

Height

88mm - 314mm

Detailed Spec Sheet

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Performance

Maximizing Protection and Safety

Our Sliding Pendulum Devices deliver superior seismic isolation performance through advanced engineering and materials, ensuring your structures remain safe and operational even after significant seismic events.

Energy Dissipation

The optimized friction between components effectively absorbs and disperses seismic energy, significantly reducing forces transmitted to your structure during earthquakes.

Rotation Capacity

Designed with multi-directional flexibility to handle complex seismic forces with up to 40 mrad rotation capability, ensuring comprehensive protection.

Displacement Capability

Engineered to accommodate large seismic movements in any direction while maintaining structural integrity and protection throughout the entire event.

Cost Effectiveness

By isolating seismic forces, these devices allow for more economical structural designs while providing lower lifetime expenses through minimal maintenance requirements.

Unmatched Protection for Your Most Valuable Assets

Our Sliding Pendulum Devices provide comprehensive seismic protection that significantly outperforms conventional solutions, offering peace of mind for owners, occupants, and stakeholders.

85%

Reduction in transmitted seismic forces to protect structural components effectively.

100+

Designed for 100+ years of service life with proper installation.

Stability

Ideal Applications for Sliding Pendulum Devices

Our Sliding Pendulum Devices can be adapted to protect virtually any structure, from historical buildings to modern critical infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Ensures operational continuity of essential facilities such as hospitals. data centers, and power plants, during and after seismic events.

Historical Building Preservation

Safeguards irreplaceable cultural treasures such as museums, heritage sites, and landmarks, while preserving structural integrity.

High-Rise Building Safety

Provides superior occupant protection and prevents costly structural damage to residential towers, office buildings, and hotels.

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