MAURER Base Isolation Bearings and Seismic Upgrade Products

BAS Expansion Joints (NZ) is fortunate to represent in the AS/NZ territory, one of the worlds leading Base Isolation Bearing manufacturer, MAURER. Established in 1876, MAURER has an extensive history in development and research. They have factories throughout the world, all driven with the philosophy Germany engineering is best known for, quality!  BAS®Expansion Joints (NZ) has access directly to these German engineered systems which include Structural Bearings, Expansion Joints, Tuned mass dampers, Seismic devices, and Vibration isolation. 

The low down on Lead Core Rubber Bearings (LRB):

A key component to this technology is a product called a "Lead Core Rubber Bearing" (LRB). This unique system was actually designed by a New Zealander, the late Dr Bill Robertson back in 1975. Since then, this design principle has been the base of further development throughout the world, including Germany, where MAURER is based.

The basic principle of this design is quite simple, and this is part of the beauty of it. Essentially, the rubber laminated with steel shims (repeatedly depending on the project requirement), allows the vertical loads to be very high (the weight of the building), all the while allowing the rubber to be elastic in the horizontal plane (catering for the 'shaking' of the earth). To control or 'dampen' this dynamic load, the core of the bearings are filled with Lead.

The unique characteristics of this metal, combined with the steel shims and rubber laminates, creates a very effective 'shock absorption' system that can be reused time and time again. This technology is well reported to be extremely effective and has proven itself over again worldwide.

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The MAURER Group is a leading specialist in mechanical engineering and steel construction and has been family-owned since it was formed back in 1876. It is one of the global technological leaders in steel and plant construction in various specialist fields. They offer products, solutions and services which are particularly notable for their quality, durability and reliability. 

Partnership with a purpose!

At BAS Expansion Joints (NZ) we involve ourselves in the New Zealand , Australian and Pacific region with a holistic, collaborative approach. We understand there is limited benefit for a client to simply partner with us based on pricing alone. We prefer to be fully involved in the construction process, from design, testing, procurement, shipping, delivery, and installation of our technical products such as Base Isolation products. When it comes to added value, we believe we have the best advantage over our competitors due to this depth of support. Because of local expert representation throughout NZ, combined with partner manufacturing engineers and account managers committed to ensure we have personal access to their expertise right here in New Zealand, you are able to have complete confidence that you will receive professional outcomes in any project you choose to partner with us on.

NOTE: These products (many not shown here) are very technical and require consultation at the design phase of construction. Please contact us on 0800 SPAN-IT or via email [email protected] to engage our assistance.