Spherical Bridge Bearings

Spherical Bridge Bearings provide precise control over structural movement while delivering superior load distribution, ensuring infrastructure safety and longevity even in the most challenging environments.
The three types of Spherical Bridge Bearings manufactured by us are: Fixed Bearings, Guided Sliding Bearings, and Free Sliding Bearings.

Durability

Build Your Infrastructure to Endure for Generations

Our spherical bearings are engineered with premium materials and innovative design to withstand decades of load cycles, environmental challenges, and structural movements.

Precision Engineering

Advanced manufacturing ensures exact dimensional tolerances for optimal performance.

Corrosion Resistant

Specialized protective coatings and materials withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Features of Our Spherical Bridge Bearings

Suggested use for bridges and highways

Installation

Requires a trained team

Durability

More than 100 years

Maintenance

Corrosion protection after 15 years

Cost

Economical if combined with size reduction

Vertical Load

No limit

Horizontal Displacement

No limit

Re-centering Capacity

High - 5% or more

Displacement

No limit

Safety

Fire Resistant

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Stability

Bringing Stability to Your Critical Infrastructure

CECO's Spherical Bearings provide controlled movement in precisely the directions you need while maintaining absolute stability against unwanted forces and displacements.

Rotation Control

Accommodates movements about any axis while maintaining structural integrity.

Load Distribution

Evenly transfers forces from superstructure to substructure, preventing stress concentration.

Specifications of Our Spherical Bridge Bearings

Suggested use for bridges and highways

Dimensions Range

Max Force

3000kN - 60000kN

Vertical Load

4200kN - 84000kN

Horizontal Load

600kN - 12000kN

Height

89mm - 251mm

Detailed Spec Sheet

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Performance

Maximizing Safety, Longevity, and Value Throughout Your Infrastructure's Lifecycle

Our spherical bearings are designed not just to meet but exceed international standards, providing reliable performance under the most demanding conditions while reducing maintenance requirements and extending service life.

Multi-directional Capability

Engineered to handle rotational movements in any direction while still maintaining required stability, these bearings adapt to complex structural behaviors that occur under various loading conditions.

Customized Solutions

Each bearing is specifically engineered for your project's unique requirements including load specifications, movement needs, and environmental conditions, ensuring optimal performance for your specific application.

Space Optimization

With their compact design relative to load capacity, our spherical bearings deliver exceptional performance even in projects with severe space constraints, eliminating the need for larger substructures.

Maintenance Minimization

Designed with self-lubricating components and premium materials, our bearings reduce inspection requirements and extend service intervals, lowering total lifecycle costs while maintaining peak performance.

Experience Unmatched Protection with Our Spherical Bridge Bearing

Our comprehensive engineering approach ensures every bearing is designed specifically for your project's needs, providing optimal performance, reliability, and safety throughout the infrastructure's lifespan.

99%

Proven performance across thousands of installations.

100%

Engineered service life with minimal maintenance requirements

Protection

Ideal Applications for Spherical Bridge Bearings

Our spherical bridge bearings excel in critical infrastructure requiring precision movement control and superior load handling capabilities.

Long-span Bridges

Perfect for structures with significant thermal expansion and complex loading patterns.

Curved Bridge Structures

Ideal for managing multi-directional forces common in curved infrastructure designs.

Seismic Zones

Enhanced stability and movement control in regions prone to seismic activity.

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