VSL CTT POT BEARINGS
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Worldwide references in specialised bridge construction and
experienced engineering
VSL-CTT Pot Bearings benefit of the VSL Expertise in structural engineering and construction methodologies.
VSL Pot Bearings have been used worldwide on various prestigious projects for their innovative user-friendly
design, reliability and quality,
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VSL-CTT Bearing Technology
There ae efferent types of bearings; one
of the most widely used is the pot bea
ring due to its versatility and ingenious
design
Pot bearings ate capable of transmitting
forces while absorbing the structures de:
formations and rotations
The strength of he beating aston
‘maximized by encasing itn a pot and
placinga piston ontop.
Under vertical lad, che elastomer boha- aii.
vealhe eigcous Auld ellowing rotons
around the horizontal axis,
VSL’ scope
Continuously tained VSL. engineers pro-
pose tallormade solutions within ¥SUS
wide range of POT bearings to match the
project’ individual needs. As production
processes for POT bearings are not stan
dartisized, the products will ahvays be
adapted to the even most challenging
cases, At the factory, the quality of both
factory reduction and testing are one of
the main issues. Besides that VSL is the
leader in short production time and fast
delivery tothe jobsites, ~ Depending on
each country VSUS scape may include all
steps from project consulting and insta
lation ofthe bearings onsite
VSL-CTT Pot Bearings are made only from high-quality materials
and designed to meet various codes and specifications.COMPONENTS SPECIFICATIONS
High quality engineered solutions for CE MARK
every project
STAINLESS STEEL AND TOP PLATE
Transfers the vertical and horizontal load
fram the superstructure to the remaining,
parts of the bearing.
PILRE,*
Transfers the vertical load from the top
plate tothe piston and provides aowfic-
tion surface against the sliding surface of
‘the upper plate during movement, ;
VSL-CTT Pot bearings are CE
EXTERNAL SEALING RING approved.
Prevents moisture and debris from ente- y The quality of the materials and work:
fing the gap between the piston and the rmanship are ensured by Quality Control
pot Plans regularly audited and revised to
meet any particular specification,
CORROSION PROTECTION
GUIDE® AND PISTON OF DU METAL
Transfers the horizontal load from the
recess of the top plate tothe pat and the
vertical load tothe elastomer.
2 recess on the surface oft piston vor
fines the PTFE.
INTERNAL SEALING RING
Prevents the extrusion of the Elastomer.
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Steel areas exposed to the atmosphere
ELASTOMER PAD are protected with a cotrasion protection
Transfers the vertical laad from the pis system in accordance with projects re
ton to the pat and allows the bearing to Quirements and / or relevant internatio-
rotate ralstandards,
TESTING
POT (STEEL RING + BASE PLATE)
Confines the elastomer and eventually
transfer vertical and horizontal loads to
‘the substructure and baks, respectively,
Resist horizontal loads,
Te quality and conformity behaviour of
YSLCTT Pot Bearings are regularly chec-
ked at accredited test laboratories with
Vertical load teste
* Combined vertical and horizontal load
tests
+ Friction tests
roy YSL-CTT Pot Bearings meet the industry's highest
quality requirementsSTANDARD VSL-CTT POT BEARINGS:
Providing the best solutions to meet the client’s requirements
PF Type beatings can resist horizontal
Joaus in bots longitudinal and wansver
se directions, hence, does not allow any
movement,
PU Type beatings allow movement in one
direction and can resist horizontal loads
perpendicular to the direction of move-
PL Type bearifgs alow e@tment in both
longitudinal and wransverse directions,
hhence, does not resist horizontal loads
‘except for nominal friction,
ee
CE MARK
VSL-CTT Pot bearings are designed in accordance to the must important standards
worldwide
* AASHTO ~ American Association of State Highway and Transport Officials
‘us SaUU ~tintish Stanaace ~ Section Yana Le
+ EN 1337 —European Norm
Allbearings designed and manufacturing according to Euronarm are CE Marked.
‘The flexibility of VSL-CTT Pot Bearings allow a most flexible freedom for desi
and construction.SPECIAL POT BEARINGS:
Tailormade for even the most challenging project
YSLCTT manufactures specialtaliormade _VSLLCTT offers a wide range of technical VSLCTT technical department has the
Pot Bearings designed to fit particular solutions for the design of special Pot capability to develop innovative alternat
technical specifications and require. Bearings. ves to standard products,
ments of individual projects.
‘The wide and elaborated range of VSL. Pot Bearings and their advantageous under one roof
manufacture make them to be a preference for any demanding bridge project.
ILM POT BEARING
* Bearings with low fiction surface for
the sliding of structures using the In
‘cremental Launching Method
* Bearings ate temporary and perma lun Porbeatng
nent with significant cast saving,
LOAD CELL POT BEARING
* Bearings with electronic transducers
for the monitoring ofthe vertical load,
+ Dataloadscan be colected anual or
sutomatialy (optinal.ACCESSORIES
To meet the most stringent requirements
ANTI-DUST SKIRT
‘As the name suggests, this device Is Ins
talled to protect the sliding surfaces of
‘the bearing from dust which could affect
the fiction coefficient,
‘isis recommended for bath PL and PU
bearing ypes.
The neoprene skirts are attached to the
{op plate of the bearing through a metal
ruler
BEARING WITH ELECTRICAL
ISOLATION
* Bearings with electrical isolation to
avoid the pass ofthe electricity through
‘the bearing,
* Flequired on some countries for Kat
Iway bridges.
MOVEMENT INDICATOR
This apparatus ie designed to measure
the horizontal movernents of the bearing
and indicate pre-setting
Ce eee Cees
DESIGN OF POT BEARINGS
ur lechnical Department is available to
‘supply any specific information in order
to assist designers fram the early con:
ceptual stage.
It should be pointed out that the cost of
Pot bearings varies with the changes in
design parameters.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS
Design of Pot Bearings can be
‘substantially influenced by local codes
and projecte requirements. VSLCTT
Pot bearings datasheets are available
for design according to a variety of
Intemational Codes f designs and Practices.
For instance, the allowable beanng,
pressure on the concrete hasa major
influence. tis advsed that bursting rein
forcement should 9e designed and incor
poratedin concrete bearing seatingareas.
twenhance its bearing capacity
This ill signficartly reduce the size of
Dimensions given in the following
technical date sheets are indicat
representing 9 puessiring of the theen
different types of Pot bearings. They are
given to make the design engineers work
easier and should be used with caution,
‘the bearings, which, n most cases result
in savings.
To assess the optimum Pot Beating di:
‘mensions for your application and to ca
rry out a detailed design, please contact
your local VSL-CTT office
bearing in mind that they are calculated
from the design assumptions table stated
in the eelovart Nesign cove Technical
datasheet. For other combinations of
loadings and movements, please contact
aVSL-CTT representative in your areaVSL can offer the complete package
VSL does not only install bearings on new
project, but can also advice you on replacement,
maintenance and condition evaluation
of existing bearings.
When replacing bearings VSL Heavy Lifting
has the know-how and experinece to provide
an economic and suitable solution. The
approach of VSL Heavy Lifting Engineers is
flexible and the range of services is tailored to
the specific project requirements.
VSL-CTT bearings are also available on other
‘types as elastomeric or spherical
Sir
For decades, VSL-CTT Pot
je proven their
lity and durability
inhundreds of references
throughout the world. VSL-CTT
know-how and experi
Is the best base for future
projects.
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