Founded in 1945, FIP MEC Srl, is an Italian company that is currently a leading company in the production of structural bridge bearings, expansion joints, anti-seismic devices, fittings for tunnels and accessories for civil engineering and infrastructure.
Having its presence in Italy and in over 40 countries worldwide with operating 9 branches and local representatives, today FIP MEC operates with advanced technologies providing products and services of high-quality standard.
Elastofip® elastomeric bearings are structural bearings made of reinforced elastomer. They include an elastomeric pad in which steel laminates are hot vulcanized to the rubber. A key feature in Elastofip@ elastomeric bearings is the top and bottom mechanical anchoring to the structure, making them increasingly suitable also for areas with seismic activity
The most common type of marking is EF (Elastofip®Fixed). It permits deformation in all horizontal directions as well as the simultaneous production of elastic reactions proportional to each deformation. Guided sliding EU/EU” and free sliding EM can also be supplied.
Flexible joints that allow longitudinal and transverse movements. This is thanks to the elastic tangential deformation of elastomer structural elements. These joints are particularly effective in the case of decks protected by seismic isolators and/or viscous dampers.
They consist of:
Modular reinforced rubber pads by means of a central bridge plate and side bearing elements vulcanized on steel plates.
A mechanical anchoring system using threaded rods fixed with epoxy resin or multidirectional clamps and anchor bolts, depending on site requirements.
A gutter made with reinforced polyester fabric and mesh, available either PVC coated, or Hypalon reinforced with suitable mesh fixed to the two insole heads by means of epoxy resin.
L-shaped aluminum profile for under-pavement liquid drainage. They offer in-service displacements from 50 mm25 mm) up to 400 mm ( 200 mm), and up to double these values in seismic phases.