“WHOLE LIFE” ASSURANCE
What is the “Whole Life”
concept?
Why would I need to
consider “Whole Life”
when buying bearings?
Why can’t I simply buy to
British Standards?
Why Bearings and
installation
services from Ekspan?
Essential Parts of a
Quality Pot Bearing
What to do next
EKSPAN LTD Compass Works, 410 Brightside Lane, Sheffield S9 2SP
Tel: 0114 2611126
E & EO
Considering the Capital asset
overall, remedials and
maintenance, it is a cost effective
plan to preserve the integrity of
the bearings and structure to
cover the specified intended life.
Bearings purchased for endurance along with a periodic service
routine can save the very high cost of interim bearing replacement
and the necessary temporary works. A consequence of “Whole Life”
plans is the huge reduction of risk of catastrophic structure failures.
Endurance is critical to whole life cost. Replacing a single bearing can
cost £20,000 due to temporary works.
The whole life concept must be considered at the time of purchase.
The legacy of poor bridge stock status accumulates from short term cost
considerations and lack of planned maintenance. Together we can address
this problem for new and refurbished structures leading to continuous
improvement of the infrastructure.
Compliance with BS5400 alone is no guarantee of sustained performance.
Reliability features such as totally welded bearing surfaces and brass seal
rings within the pot cylinder contribute to operational endurance.
Ekspan do not compromise the principles of good design, good materials
specification and workmanship in the face of tendering competition.
Ekspan is confident in the product integrity and with careful and precise
installation, long, extended warranties are a realistic option.
Send us copies of your bearing schedule requirements for our review and
quotation. Contact us if you need assistance or information. We will be
pleased to discuss extended warranties or maintenance and inspection
regimes to achieve “Whole Life”
Careful selection and good specifications coupled with long warranties has
a phenomenal pay back.
Fax: 0114 2611165 e-mail: enquiry@ekspan.co.uk