The BEJ expansion joint is a surface mounted mechanical system, with an elastomeric insert between two metal runners or carrier rails. It is unique in that the rails which house the insert are set into a patented, rapid curing elastomeric resin compound known as Britflex Resin Mortar ®.

Anchorage to the deck is achieved through the remarkable bonding qualities of the polyureide resin, without the need for any mechanical fixings. This type of system has an unrivalled worldwide track record of in-service performance over the past 25 years.

The ‘BEJ’ system is registered with the UK Highways Agency for use on highway bridge decks on all classes of roads and motorways. (Department of Transport BD 33/94: Joint Type 6 refers). The Britflex ‘BEJ’ system is included in the Highways Agency list of approved products SAI/98. Britflex Resin Mortar is also included in SAI/98 as an approved material for transition strips to all types of expansion joint. ‘BEJ’ Expansion Joints incorporate cellular elastomeric inserts which are load bearing enabling a range of movement to be accommodated up to 150mm.

The Britflex ‘BEJ’ is ideally suited for maintenance schemes to replace other failed joint systems. The benefits of rapid on site assembly allow phased working outside peak traffic hours resulting in minimum traffic disruption which results in a significant saving of associated traffic management costs. The track record of the system shows that future maintenance costs are also minimised.