⚙️ Bearings

Superstructure lifting and bearing replacement

Specialized Services

VELAPONT provides complete hydraulic superstructure lifting and bearing replacement services for bridges and viaducts. We have high-performance equipment and personnel with extensive experience in this complex field.

Types of bearings:

  • 🔹 Elastomeric bearings (armored neoprene)
  • 🔹 Pot bearings (unidirectional, multidirectional)
  • 🔹 Roller bearings
  • 🔹 Rocker bearings
  • 🔹 Custom bearings per project specifications

High-Performance Equipment

Hydraulic Presses:

  • ✓ Capacity: 50 tons - 250 tons
  • ✓ Synchronized control system
  • ✓ Force and displacement monitoring
  • ✓ Maximum safety

Other equipment:

  • ✓ Metal jacks and spacers
  • ✓ High-performance hydraulic pumps
  • ✓ Precision measuring instruments
  • ✓ Welding and cutting equipment

Work Process

1

Inspection

Assessment of existing bearing condition and measurements

2

Preparation

Equipment positioning and safety checks

3

Lifting

Synchronized hydraulic lifting of superstructure

4

Installation

Old bearing removal and new bearing installation

Important Technical Details

Safety:

  • Redundant safety system
  • Continuous parameter monitoring
  • Trained and certified personnel
  • Proven work procedures

Precision:

  • Multi-point synchronized lifting
  • Precise vertical displacement control
  • Continuous geometric checks
  • Photo and video documentation

TKT Technologies Collaboration

For complex bearing replacement works, we collaborate with SC TKT Technologies SRL, a company specialized in hydraulic lifting equipment and services for bridges.

This collaboration allows us to offer our clients complete and professional solutions for any type of project, regardless of complexity.

Collaboration Advantages

  • ✓ State-of-the-art equipment
  • ✓ Highly experienced personnel
  • ✓ Lifting capacity up to 250t
  • ✓ Fast and safe execution

Products Supplied

Bearings certified according to European standards

SOMMA Elastomeric Bearings

Manufacturer: SOMMA Italy

  • 🔹 Armored neoprene bearings
  • 🔹 Various sizes and capacities
  • 🔹 ETA certified
  • 🔹 Complete catalog available

Special Bearings

Per project specifications

  • 🔹 POT bearings
  • 🔹 ROLLER bearings
  • 🔹 ROCKER bearings
  • 🔹 Custom solutions

Request an Assessment

Our team can assess bearing conditions and propose the best solutions

Contact Us 📞 0755 091 301