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Prospect TENSA-FINGER GF sliding finger joint type GF

Prospect TENSA-FINGER GF sliding finger joint type GF
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Expansion joints mageba expansion joints – for lasting driving comfort TENSA®FINGER Type GF advanced, reliable, durable

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Expansion joints Product characteristics & benefits Principle Noise reduction Drainage channel The mageba TENSA®FINGER GF sliding finger joint is suitable for use on bridges with heavy traffic loading and movements of between 120 mm and 1,000 mm or more. It contains steel edge profiles, featuring connection surfaces for deck waterproofing membranes, which are connected to the bridge deck by anchor loops. The steel finger plates which are supported by these edge profiles are prestressed downwards by springs to prevent uplift. A drainage channel, hanging beneath the joint and connected to the...

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Expansion joints Material properties & dimensions Materials Shuttering plates The following high-quality materials in particular are used for the manufacturing of TENSA®FINGER sliding finger joints: Steel shuttering plates not only provide support to the fresh concrete during pouring, considerably reducing construction effort, but also serve as a connection surface for the drainage channel. They can alternatively be made from stainless steel to enhance their durability. • Edge profiles and sliding finger plates of S235 steel or a higher grade steel if desired • Fixed and sliding bearings of...

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Expansion joints Quality & support Quality Customer support For five decades, mageba expansion joints have proven their worth in thousands of structures under the most demanding conditions. In addition to the product properties, the extensive experience of our well-qualified manufacturing and installation staff also contributes to the high quality and durability of the products. The expansion joint is pre-assembled in the factory and fixed at the desired presetting value (gap width) by cross-beams. mageba installation technicians precisely position the joint on the main structure, and fix...

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