Mechanical Expansion Joints

Rhino has selected the Sentinel range of UK approved mechanical bridge expansion joints as they provide a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for most mechanical bridge joint requirements. All Sentinel joint systems provide a long life expansion joint solution and utilise innovative, fast-cure materials to minimise bridge closure time. 

SENTINEL® EMR:

An Elastomeric seal in metal rails type joint, SENTINEL® EMR is a surface mounted mechanical bridge expansion joint. Designed for high wear situations on new and refurbishment projects. It is available with a range of load bearing seals to accommodate varied movement and gap widths, up to 150mm of horizontal movement. Sentinel EMR joints are SA1 registered in the UK as a BD33/94 Type 6 bridge expansion joint.

SENTINEL® NJ: 

A Nosing Joint designed for small movements in high load and high wear situations such as highway bridges, footbridges, car parks and building applications. SENTINEL® NJ is surface mounted, comprising a central preformed load bearing compression seal, bonded between high strength elastomeric nosings. Sentinel NJ joints are SA1 registered in the UK as a BD33/94 Type 4 bridge expansion joint.

SENTINEL® B:

Buried joint: for use under continuous asphalt surfacing, incorporating a proprietary PVC flashing strip designed for horizontal movements in the range of 0 – 20mm.SENTINEL® B is bonded across the expansion gap and is compatible with the ELIMINATOR® waterproofing system to form a continuous waterproofing detail below the asphalt surfacing. Sentinel B joints are SA1 registered in the UK as a BD33/94 Type 1 bridge expansion joint.

Product advantages

+ Highways England Registered 

+ Provides a complete waterproofing solution compatible with the ELIMINATOR®, INTEGRITANK®, DECSEAL® AND SAFETRACK® system 

+ A full range of horizontal and vertical joints available 

+ Resistant to a wide range of chemicals and oils 

+ A range of buried and surface-mounted joints to meet the requirements of the project