Cap Seal Expansion Joint (Omega Seal) for Railway Bridges
Main components are Omega Seals, Steel Plates and Nut & Bolts.
- Surface shall be 1% slope in order to get water drained as shown in figure.
- Steel bolt shall be inserted into the recess made in the deck and to be filled with M 35 grade concrete.
- Kantaflex cap seal to be positioned on both sides of the decks such a manner that the omega shape covers the gap and the plain surface are perfectly sat on the deck slab.
- Galvanized steel plate(80 X 80mm) having oblong hole (40 X 20mm) to be placed on the plain surface of the seals at both sides , such a manner the bolt is inserted through the oblong hole.Seal also to be punched with a hole suiting to oblong hole of the steel plate to enable to get inserted through the bolt.
- Nut to be tightened on every bolt properly and tack welded to ensure the locking.
- On completion of installation, every aspects to be checked for proper installation.
- wearing coat shall be done with proper care without disturbing the seal.
