Expansion Joints
Our expertise in expansion joints combines innovation, high standards, and global experience. Focused on quality and adaptability, we deliver solutions for the toughest infrastructure challenges. Key strengths include:
• Technical Expertise: experience of high-displacement modular and finger joints with 1600mm movement capacity, supported by 20+ patents.
• Global Reach: Proven global reach, with extensive annual supply of joint systems to the UK, and successful delivery of 20+ projects world wide, including Qatar World Cup infrastructure and HZM, the world's most expensive Bridge.
• Standards Leadership and conformity: Primary drafter of national standards, delivering comprehensive mainstream solutions with full AASHTO conformity and third-party certifications, including OMV, SPO, and fatigue tests.
• Innovation: Patented technology offering enhanced precision, cost-efficiency, and structural resilience.
| Joints Type | Specifications | IEC Expertise & Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Modular Joints | EOTA EAD 120113-00-0107,AASHTO LRFD 14.5, CD357(BS) |
Supplied and installed over 40,000 linear metersin signature projects,including the iconic Hong Kong- Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,the world’s most expensive bridge. These joints have achieved ultra-displacement ca pacities up to 1600 mm. Over 50,000 linear meters installed in the UK, with AASHTO-compliant performance tests. |
| Cantilever Finger Joints | EOTA EAD 120111-00-0107, CD357(BS), JT/T 1270.3(CHN) |
Supplied and insta lled over 50,000 linear meters with movement ranges from 40-320 mm. IEC was the chief author of JT/T 1270.3,China’s national standard for cantilever joints. |
| Supported Finger Joints | EAD 120112-00-0107, CD357(BS) |
Extensive experience in designing and installing innovative rotationalfinger joints with movement capacities up to 1600 mm. |
| Mat Joints | EAD 120110-00-0107, CD357(BS) |
Patented technology offering excellent noise reductionand smooth ride-through performance. |
| Flexible PlugJoints | CD357(BS) | Experienced in Elastic PolyurethaneJointPUand approved in Hongkong Highway Department |
| Nosing Joints | EOTA EAD 120109-00-0107, CD357(BS) |
Primarilyused in building projects with limited application in bridge applications. |
| Non- Standard | IEC proprietary |
SwiftLink Finger Joints:Enables pre-embedding and quick connection of components,boosting installation efficiencywith over 10,000 LM insta lled. Seismic Cable Joints: A cable restraint system integrated into joints, allowing thermal movements while limiting seismic displacements. |