Freyssinet New Zealand provides specialist expertise in the design, fabrication, installation, monitoring and replacement of structural bearings for bridges and infrastructure. Our integrated approach ensures the right bearing type is selected early in the design process and seamlessly incorporated into the structure, supporting efficient installation and long‑term performance.

Our Bearing Solutions

For projects facing demanding structural challenges and harsh environmental conditions, Freyssinet enhances its bearing systems with a suite of high‑performance, custom‑engineered add‑ons. These optional upgrades are designed to deliver greater value throughout the life of your structure and may include:

  • Space‑optimised components that help you maximise design flexibility
  • Advanced monitoring solutions that provide continuous insight into long‑term bearing performance
  • Installation‑friendly features that simplify construction, even in the most complex site environments

These enhancements work together to elevate durability, reduce lifecycle maintenance costs, and ensure long‑lasting reliability across bridges, buildings, transport infrastructure and industrial assets.

Bearings play a vital role in controlling structural movement and safely transferring loads, making them essential to the long‑term performance of any structure. Over time, exposure to traffic, weather and environmental contaminants can compromise their effectiveness. Freyssinet provides specialised inspection, maintenance and replacement services to help asset owners maintain peak safety, reliability and operational continuity.

With industry‑leading jacking technology and expertly engineered temporary support systems, we carry out bearing replacement efficiently and with minimal impact on structure usage—ensuring works proceed smoothly while keeping traffic and operations moving.

Designed for lighter structures, elastomeric bearings offer a versatile and economical solution for managing structural movement. Their inherent flexibility allows them to support vertical loads while permitting controlled movement and rotation in all directions. This makes them an excellent choice for applications with lower load demands and moderate displacement requirements, delivering reliable performance without unnecessary complexity.

Tetron pot bearings are engineered to handle exceptionally high vertical loads while allowing only limited horizontal movement. At the core of each unit, a compressed elastomeric disc housed within a precision‑machined steel pot enables smooth rotation without compromising stiffness or structural integrity. This robust design delivers outstanding durability and makes Tetron pot bearings a trusted choice for bridges and other heavily loaded infrastructure where reliability is paramount.

Tetron spherical bearings are engineered to support substantial vertical loads while enabling generous rotational movement with exceptionally low resistance. Their spherical interface ensures smooth, low‑friction rotation in multiple directions, delivering both precision and reliability. This advanced geometry makes them an ideal solution for complex structures that demand a combination of high durability, flexibility and long‑term performance.

Freyssinet’s Tetron shear keys (SK) and pin keys (PK) provide reliable control of structural movement and are designed to withstand significant horizontal forces.

When paired with free‑sliding bearings, these restraint systems deliver the precise articulation, stability and load management required to keep complex structures performing at their best.