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Product Introduction
A seismic hinge, also known as an anti-seismic hinge or seismic bracing fitting, is a specialized hardware component used in the bracing of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and other equipment to protect them from the high lateral forces experienced during an earthquake. These hinges allow for flexible connections, enabling the bracing to absorb and redirect seismic energy, preventing pipes, cables, and ducts from detaching or collapsing, and maintaining the structural integrity of the supported systems.
Controlled Damage and Energy Dissipation:
Seismic hinges are engineered to yield and absorb seismic energy, protecting more critical parts of the structure from damage.
Ductile Response and Performance:
They are designed to exhibit excellent rotation behavior and ductility, allowing the structure to deform safely and absorb large amounts of energy through hysteresis during a seismic event.
Facilitated Repairs:
Unlike conventional joints, seismic hinges are often designed as easily replaceable elements. When they fuse or get damaged, these components can be swapped out, simplifying and reducing the cost of post-earthquake rehabilitation.
Structural Protection:
By concentrating plastic deformation in the hinges, the rest of the building's primary structural elements, such as columns and beam-to-column joints, are better protected from severe damage.
Customizable Performance:
The design of seismic hinges can be tailored to meet different seismic objectives, offering a versatile solution for improving earthquake resilience in various structural applications
Technical Parameters
| Product Name | Seismic Bracing Support System / Anti-Vibration Mounts |
| Material | Q235B,Carbon steel or SS304 or SS316 |
| Surface Treatment | HDG(hot dipped galvanized ),Pre-galvanized,powder coating (Black,Green,White,Grey,Blue)etc |
| Working Pressure | 300 PSI/2.07 Mpa |
| Technique | Stamping, Cold Forming |
| Packing | Shrinking Film/Carton/Wooden Pallet |
Bracing seismic hinges are used to protect essential systems in critical facilities such as: Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities, Data Centers, Fire Protection Systems, Government Buildings, and Communication Centers.
Product Operate Guide
Installation Instructions:
Step-by-step guidance on how to attach the hinge and other bracing components to the main structural elements.
Component Selection:
Details on selecting the correct size and type of hinge, fasteners, washers, and other hardware based on the specific application and anticipated loads.
Pre-tensioning Procedures:
Instructions for achieving the required pre-tension on cables or connections using specialized tools to ensure proper system function.
Verification and Inspection:
Procedures for verifying correct installation, such as checking torque settings on breakaway bolts, to ensure the bracing system is functioning as designed.
Code Compliance:
Information on how the system and hinge meet relevant seismic design standards and building codes for the specific location.
Maintenance and Testing:
Guidelines for regular inspection and any required maintenance to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the seismic bracing system.
Seismic Performance Data:
Information on the load capacities and performance characteristics of the hinge, often based on static or quasi-static testing.
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FAQ
1. Are you a direct manufacturer or trading company?
We are a manufacturer, we also have our own international sales department. we produce and sell all by ourselves.
2.What products can you offer?
Our main product range is expansion screw, fastener, hardware, plastic parts, stamping parts, zinc die casting and some non-standard parts.
3.What applications do your products relate to?
Our products almost cover the entire construction industry and the applicable fields of mechanical equipment installation, mainly including outdoor large-scale mechanical equipment installation, home decoration, fixed installation of goods, etc.
4.Can you do customized products?
yes.
5. How to guarantee the quality of your goods?
Firstly, we will do the inspection after every process. For the finished products, we will do 100% inspection according to the customers' requirements and the international standard.
6.What's the payment term?
When we quote for you, we will confirm with you the way of transaction, fob, cif, cnf, etc.
For mass production goods, you need to pay 30% deposit before producing and 70% balance against copy of documents. The most common way is by T/T.L/C is also acceptable.
