Type 'D' Steel Bearings

Herculon Type D Free Float Bearings (HLD/FF)

Herculon Type D Free Float Bearings (HLD/FF) have been developed to fulfil the need for a low friction bearing on corbels and columns where a continuous slipjoint is inappropriate. They can be used under beams and slabs and also under pipes, ducts, conveyors, pressure vessels and small span bridges.

Materials

HLD/FF consist of a mild steel top plate to which is attached a polished stainless steel facing plate. This plate slides against a Hercuflon coated Hercupad which in turn is bonded to a mild steel base plate (optional).

Design

The following design limitations are recommended:
• Coefficient of friction: 0.05 - 0.08 (depending on stress)
• Expansion capacity: up to ±30 mm
• Maximum contact stress: 10 MPa
• Maximum rotation: up to 0.02 radians
• Maximum temperature: 80°C
Standard top slide plates have been designed to accommodate up to ±30mm design expansion in the principle direction of movement and ±7.5 mm in transverse direction. If extra expansion or rotation capacity is required please contact our Technical Department.

Part NumberMaximum Vertical Working LoadTop Plate Dimensions (mm) C x D x H for the Following Expansions:
(mm)
Pad Dimensions (mm) G x F x E for the Following Rotations:
(rads)
Base Plate Dimensions
A x B x J (mm)
 kNA (±10)B (±20)C (±30)D (0.010)E (0.015)F (0.02)G
HLD/FF 75
HLD/FF 100
HLD/FF 125
HLD/FF 150
HLD/FF 175
HLD/FF200
75
100
125
150
175
200
95 x 125 x 16
100 x 150 x 16
110 x 165 x 16
125 x 165 x 16
135 x 175 x 16
150 x 175 x 16
115 x 125 x 16
120 x 150 x 16
130 x 165 x 16
145 x 165 x 16
155 x 175 x 16
170 x 175 x 16
195 x 250 x 16
140 x 150 x 16
150 x 165 x 16
165 x 165 x 16
175 x 175 x 16
190 x 175 x 16
70 x 110 x 10
75 x 135 x 10
85 x 150 x 10
100 x 150 x 10
110 x 160 x 10
125 x 160 x 10
70 x 110 x 17
75 x 135 x 17
85 x 150 x 17
100 x 150 x 17
110 x 160 x 17
125 x 160 x 17
70 x 110 x 17
75 x 135 x 17
85 x 150 x 17
100 x 150 x 23
110 x 160 x 23
125 x 160 x 23
85 x 125 x 16
90 x 150 x 16
100 x 165 x 16
115 x 165 x 16
125 x 175 x 16
140 x 175 x 16
HLD/FF 225
HLD/FF 250
HLD/FF 275
HLD/FF 300
HLD/FF 325
HLD/FF 350
225
250
275
300
325
350
150 x 195 x 16
160 x 205 x 16
165 x 215 x 16
165 x 230 x 16
170 x 240 x 16
175 x 250 x 16
170 x 195 x 16
180 x 205 x 16
185 x 215 x 16
185 x 230 x 16
190 x 240 x 16
195 x 250 x 16
190 x 195 x 16
200 x 205 x 16
205 x 215 x 16
205 x 230 x 16
210 x 240 x 16
215 x 250 x 16
125 x 180 x 10
135 x 190 x 10
140 x 200 x 10
140 x 215 x 10
145 x 225 x 10
150 x 235 x 10
125 x 180 x 17
135 x 190 x 17
140 x 200 x 17
140 x 215 x 23
145 x 225 x 23
150 x 235 x 23
125 x 180 x 23
135 x 190 x 23
140 x 200 x 23
140 x 215 x 23
145 x 225 x 29
150 x 235 x 29
140 x 195 x 16
150 x 205 x 16
155 x 215 x 16
155 x 230 x 16
160 x 240 x 16
165 x 250 x 16
HLD/FF 375
HLD/FF 400
HLD/FF 425
HLD/FF 450
HLD/FF 475
HLD/FF 500
375
400
425
450
475
500
185 x 255 x 16
185 x 265 x 16
190 x 275 x 16
195 x 285 x 16
200 x 295 x 16
200 x 305 x 16
205 x 255 x 16
205 x 265 x 16
210 x 275 x 16
215 x 285 x 16
220 x 295 x 16
220 x 305 x 16
225 x 255 x 16
225 x 265 x 16
230 x 275 x 16
235 x 285 x 16
240 x 295 x 16
240 x 305 x 16
160 x 240 x 10
160 x 250 x 10
165 x 260 x 17
170 x 270 x 17
175 x 280 x 17
175 x 290 x 17
160 x 240 x 23
160 x 250 x 23
165 x 260 x 23
170 x 270 x 23
175 x 280 x 29
175 x 290 x 29
160 x 240 x 29
160 x 250 x 29
165 x 260 x 29
170 x 270 x 29
175 x 280 x 29
175 x 290 x 29
175 x 255 x 16
175 x 265 x 16
180 x 275 x 16
185 x 285 x 16
190 x 295 x 16
190 x 305 x 16
HLD/FF 525
HLD/FF 550
HLD/FF 575
HLD/FF 600
525
550
575
600
205 x 310 x 16
215 x 310 x 16
220 x 315 x 16
230 x 315 x 16
225 x 310 x 16
235 x 310 x 16
240 x 315 x 16
250 x 315 x 16
245 x 310 x 16
255 x 310 x 16
260 x 315 x 16
270 x 315 x 16
180 x 295 x 17
190 x 295 x 17
195 x 300 x 17
205 x 300 x 17
180 x 295 x 29
190 x 295 x 29
195 x 300 x 29
205 x 300 x 29
180 x 295 x 29
190 x 295 x 29
195 x 300 x 29
205 x 300 x 29
195 x 310 x 16
205 x 310 x 16
210 x 315 x 16
220 x 315 x 16

Table 3-1 Part Numbers for Herculon Type D Free Float Bearings

Fig 3-2 Dimension Reference Points

Installation

In Concrete Structures
The HLD/FF bearing should be installed in a concrete structure as shown in Fig 3-3.

Fig 3-3

In Steel Structures
HLD/FF bearing should be installed in a steel structure as shown in Fig 3-4.

Fig 3-4

Ordering

The part number is made up of groups of letters and numbers - HLD/FF/175/A/E/G. This part number equates to:
HLD - Herculon Type D
FF - Free Float
175 - Capacity in kN
A - Expansion capacity
E - Rotational capacity
G - Base plate (optional)

Our Services

Design

We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications. 

Manufacturing

All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.

Technical Support

We provide detailed installation  guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate. 

Custom Solutions

Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable. 

Design

We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications. 

Manufacturing

All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.

Technical Support

We provide detailed installation  guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate. 

Custom Solutions

Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable. 

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