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TENSA® POLYFLEX® Advanced PU – flexible plug expansion joint
Flexible plug expansion joint TENSA®POLYFLEX® Advanced PU – the far superior alternative that offers all the benefits of the asphaltic plug type but overcomes its disadvantages.
This modern version of the plug-type expansion joint, which is based on the use of a polyurethane-based elastic material, can be used for any type of structure, is extremely strong, durable and quiet under traffic, and displays exceptional geometric flexibility, while also offering numerous benefits in relation to installation – particularly when used to replace an old joint of any type on an existing structure.
Key Advantages
Flexible plug expansion joints
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The joint operates with little or no maintenance. In the event of damage, it is easy to repair.
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No additional noise emission from crossing traffic due to the joint surface is flush with adjacent road.
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Exceptionally long life span and durability under tough loads and weather conditions.
Testing
Approved durability and functionality
Comprehensive laboratory tests have confirmed performance in relation to essential expansion joint requirements.
Mechanical resistance
Resistance to vertical static load and recovery after unloading
Resistance to
fatigue
Resistance to repeated vertical dynamic load carried out as a roll-over test
Movement Capacity Test
Movement capacity under slow and fast occurring movements
Wheel tracking test
Wheel tracking comparing flexible plug joints with bituminous plug joint
Bond strength
Bond strength to concrete, polymer concrete, steel, asphalt
Durability
Durability against chemicals, e.g. oil, fuel, de-icing agents
Ageing
Ageing resulting from UV-radiation, ozone and weathering
Thermal analysis
Frost / Thaw alternating resistance tests
The polyurethane material used has proven its durability and functionality in extensive laboratory testing, resulting in the awarding of a European Technical Approval in 2012.
Get an idea of how the installation of a
flexible plug joint is carried out.
Joint Section Detail
Technical design of a typical flexible plug joint by mageba
1. | Abutment |
2. | Polymer concrete bedding |
3. | Cover plate |
4. | Perforated steel angle |
5. | EPDM sliding sheet |
6. | Bridge sealing |
7. | TENSA®POLYFLEX® Advanced PU-flexible material |
8. | Anchoring |
9. | Surfacing made of asphalt or concrete |
Product Page POLYFLEX®
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