Pot Bearing Suppliers in Saudi Arabia | Sliding & Rotational Bridge Pot Bearings | POT PTFE Bearings KSA

Maurer Sohne - Through Authorized KSA Representative

Project supply to Riyadh, Dammam, and major infrastructure sites across KSA

Contact through Al-Rushaid Group: +966 13 341 0000

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Authorized International Bridge Bearing Manufacturer

Supply to major Saudi infrastructure projects - NEOM, Riyadh metro extensions, Red Sea bridge packages

Aramco and government infrastructure project compatible documentation

Last Verified: March 2026

Maurer Söhne is one of the most specified structural bridge bearing brands on major Saudi infrastructure projects.

Full pot bearing range - fixed pot bearings, free sliding pot bearings (POT PTFE), guided sliding pot bearings, and multidirectional sliding pot bearings.

All bearings manufactured to EN 1337-5 standard - the specification required on Saudi government and internationally supervised infrastructure projects.

Load capacities from 500 kN to 50,000 kN+ - covering pedestrian bridges to major highway and rail structures.

Full CE marking, load test certificates, material certificates, and third-party inspection documentation available.

Used on bridge, flyover, and viaduct projects across KSA.

Project Types: Highway bridges, rail viaducts, flyovers, pedestrian bridges, coastal and port structures

Mageba - Through Authorized KSA Representative

Project supply to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and NEOM infrastructure sites

Contact through Rezayat Group: +966 13 887 0000

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Authorized Structural Bearing Manufacturer

Aramco approved vendor

SABIC qualified

Saudi Ministry of Transport project compatible

Last Verified: March 2026

Mageba is one of the internationally recognized pot bearing brands supplied on Saudi Arabia's major road and rail infrastructure projects.

Full range of pot bearings - Type B fixed, Type BF free sliding (PTFE), Type BL guided sliding, and Type BM multidirectional sliding.

Manufactured to EN 1337-5 with full documentation package for project compliance.

Covers load capacities from 200 kN to 60,000 kN - suitable for the full range of Saudi infrastructure project types from secondary roads to major highway interchanges.

Engineering support available for pot bearing selection, layout drawings, and installation detailing.

Project Types: Highway interchanges, rail bridges, port structures, pedestrian overpasses, utility bridges

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Central Region - project offices across KSA

+966 11 462 0000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Authorized Structural Engineering & Bearing Specialist

Saudi Ministry of Transport approved

Vision 2030 infrastructure project supplier

Last Verified: March 2026

Freyssinet is one of the most established structural engineering and infrastructure bearing specialists in Saudi Arabia.

Supplies pot bearings, elastomeric bearings, and structural expansion joints for bridge, viaduct, and flyover projects across KSA.

Full pot bearing documentation - EN 1337-5, CE marking, load test certificates, and material traceability.

Engineering support available from Freyssinet's KSA technical team for bearing selection, load analysis, and installation supervision.

One of the few suppliers in Saudi Arabia who can provide both the pot bearing supply and the structural engineering support under one contract.

Active on major Saudi infrastructure packages including flyovers, highway bridges, and urban viaducts in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Project Types: Highway bridges, urban flyovers, viaducts, rail structures, port infrastructure

VSL Saudi Arabia (Tensacciai Group)

Riyadh, Central Region - project supply nationwide

+966 11 464 3300

Fyind Verified Supplier

Authorized Structural Engineering Contractor

Saudi Ministry of Transport approved

Active on Vision 2030 infrastructure packages

Last Verified: March 2026

VSL is one of the most recognized post-tensioning and structural engineering contractors in Saudi Arabia with a dedicated structural bearing supply capability.

Supplies pot bearings and structural bearings for bridge, viaduct, and infrastructure projects across KSA.

Full documentation package - EN 1337-5, CE marking, load certificates, and material traceability for supervising engineer approval.

Engineering coordination available between pot bearing design, post-tensioning layout, and structural deck design.

Active on major Saudi infrastructure projects - highway packages, metro structure packages, and large viaduct projects in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province.

Project Types: Post-tensioned bridges, highway viaducts, metro structures, industrial infrastructure

Al-Rushaid Group - Infrastructure & Civil Division

Jubail Industrial City, Eastern Province

+966 13 341 0000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Authorized OEM Distributor

Direct supply to Eastern Province and Jubail infrastructure projects

Aramco and SABIC infrastructure project approved vendor

Last Verified: March 2026

One of Saudi Arabia's largest and most established industrial groups with a dedicated infrastructure and civil division.

Handles pot bearing supply for bridge, port, and industrial infrastructure projects across the Eastern Province and KSA.

Authorized distributor for international pot bearing manufacturers - supplying branded product with full OEM documentation and CE certification.

Strong in Aramco and SABIC infrastructure project supply - approved vendor documentation, MTC certificates, and material traceability available.

Handles project-scale supply from single bearing sets to multi-hundred unit contract supply.

Project Types: Petrochemical plant infrastructure, port bridges, Eastern Province highway packages, industrial flyovers

Rezayat Group - Technical & Civil Division

Al Khobar, Eastern Province

+966 13 887 0000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Authorized Infrastructure Supplier

Aramco approved vendor

SABIC qualified supplier

Eastern Province project coverage

Last Verified: March 2026

One of the most established industrial and infrastructure supply groups in Saudi Arabia.

The technical and civil division supplies structural bearings including pot bearings for bridge and infrastructure projects across KSA.

Handles project procurement, documentation packages, and expediting for major Eastern Province and national infrastructure clients.

Authorized distributor for international structural bearing brands - full OEM documentation, inspection, and CE certification available.

Strong compliance and documentation capability for government, Aramco, and SABIC-linked project procurement.

Project Types: Oil & Gas infrastructure, port structures, highway bridges, Eastern Province infrastructure packages

Saudi Readymix - Infrastructure Bearing Supply Division

Riyadh, Central Region - nationwide project coverage

+966 11 479 5000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Nationwide coverage - active on Vision 2030 road and infrastructure packages

Last Verified: March 2026

One of Saudi Arabia's most active construction material and infrastructure supply companies.

Supplies structural bearings including pot bearings alongside precast and cast-in-place concrete infrastructure solutions.

Practical option for main contractors on Saudi road and bridge packages who prefer to source pot bearings through an established Saudi contractor supply chain.

Documentation and compliance packages available for Ministry of Transport project procurement.

Project Types: Road bridges, highway overpasses, precast concrete infrastructure, urban road packages

Bin Laden Group - Infrastructure Division

Jeddah, Western Region - nationwide project presence

+966 12 667 0000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Major Saudi Infrastructure Contractor

Active on major Saudi government infrastructure packages - Vision 2030, NEOM, Riyadh metro extensions

Last Verified: March 2026

One of Saudi Arabia's most recognized infrastructure contracting groups with a dedicated supply chain for structural components including bridge bearings.

Handles pot bearing sourcing and supply for major bridge and infrastructure projects across KSA through their civil and infrastructure supply division.

Strong in large-scale project supply with full documentation for Ministry of Transport and Vision 2030 project compliance.

Useful contact for main contractors on large Saudi infrastructure packages seeking an established local supply chain partner for structural bearing supply.

Project Types: Highway infrastructure, NEOM packages, urban flyovers, port structures, major viaducts

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) - KSA Division

Riyadh, Central Region - nationwide project offices

+966 11 464 8800

Fyind Verified Supplier

International Infrastructure Contractor

Active on major Saudi infrastructure and oil & gas project packages

Last Verified: March 2026

One of the most recognized international infrastructure contracting groups operating across Saudi Arabia.

CCC's KSA civil division handles structural bearing supply including pot bearings for bridge, viaduct, and industrial infrastructure projects.

Strong documentation and compliance capability for Saudi government and major international client project procurement.

Useful for joint venture and international project packages where a well-documented, internationally recognized supply chain is required.

Project Types: Major highway infrastructure, oil & gas civil structures, port infrastructure, industrial bridges

Al Bawani - Infrastructure Division

Riyadh, Central Region

+966 11 460 5000

Fyind Verified Supplier

Major Saudi Civil Contractor

Active on Riyadh infrastructure, Vision 2030 road packages, and urban development projects

Last Verified: March 2026

One of the most active Saudi civil contracting and infrastructure groups in central KSA.

Al Bawani's infrastructure division handles structural bearing sourcing and supply for bridge and flyover projects as part of their civil project delivery.

Established supply chain for pot bearings on Riyadh urban infrastructure, road packages, and Vision 2030-linked projects.

Documentation for Ministry of Transport compliance available through their project procurement team.

Project Types: Riyadh urban bridges, flyovers, road packages, Vision 2030 infrastructure

Almabani General Contractors

Riyadh, Central Region - projects nationwide

+966 11 464 1111

Fyind Verified Supplier

Major Saudi Infrastructure Contractor

Active on highway, bridge, and infrastructure packages across KSA

Last Verified: March 2026

One of Saudi Arabia's most recognized civil infrastructure contracting groups.

Almabani handles structural bearing procurement and supply for bridge and infrastructure projects as part of their civil project delivery capability.

Active on major highway bridge, flyover, and viaduct packages across KSA.

Established Ministry of Transport compliance documentation for structural bearing supply on government-supervised projects.

Project Types: Highway bridges, flyovers, road infrastructure packages, urban viaducts

Maurer Söhne - Germany

One of the most specified structural bridge bearing manufacturers on Saudi infrastructure projects.

Full EN 1337-5 certified pot bearing range - fixed, free sliding, guided, and multidirectional.

Supplied through Al-Rushaid Group and select authorized KSA representatives.

Mageba - Switzerland

Internationally recognized pot bearing brand supplied on major Saudi road and rail projects.

Full EN 1337-5 certification and CE marking.

Supplied through Rezayat Group and select authorized KSA representatives.

Freyssinet - France/International

Structural engineering and bearing specialist with a direct KSA presence.

Supplies pot bearings with engineering design support - the only supplier in KSA who provides both product and structural engineering services.

Direct Riyadh office with KSA project team.

VSL (Tensacciai Group) - International

Post-tensioning and structural bearing specialist with KSA project team.

Pot bearing supply coordinated with structural design and post-tensioning packages.

Doshin Rubber - Malaysia/International

Elastomeric and pot bearing manufacturer used on mid-range Saudi bridge projects.

Available through select KSA distributors for standard load range pot bearing requirements.

Trelleborg Structural Products - International

Structural bearing manufacturer with global project supply capability.

Available for Saudi projects through international procurement channels and select KSA authorized representatives.

Pot Bearing Type	Load Range	Movement Capability	Typical Application
Fixed Pot Bearing (Type B)	500 kN - 50,000 kN+	Rotation only - no translation	Fixed pier supports, bridge abutments
Free Sliding Pot Bearing - POT PTFE (Type BF)	500 kN - 50,000 kN+	Rotation + multidirectional translation	Expansion spans, long bridge decks
Guided Sliding Pot Bearing (Type BL)	500 kN - 50,000 kN+	Rotation + translation in one direction only	Guided expansion spans, directional movement control
Multidirectional Sliding Pot Bearing (Type BM)	500 kN - 50,000 kN+	Rotation + translation in all directions	Free expansion spans, thermal movement accommodation
Seismic Pot Bearing	1,000 kN - 30,000 kN+	Rotation + controlled seismic displacement	Seismic zone structures - NEOM and coastal infrastructure
Pot Bearing with Uplift Restraint	500 kN - 20,000 kN+	Rotation + translation with uplift resistance	Spans subject to wind uplift or dynamic loading

The three main components:

The pot - a steel cylinder with a base plate that houses the elastomeric disc.

The piston - a steel element that sits on top of the elastomeric disc inside the pot.

The PTFE sliding surface - a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene bonded to the piston, which slides against a polished stainless steel surface on the upper bearing plate.

Rotation

When the bridge deck rotates - due to live load deflection, temperature gradient, or creep - the piston tilts slightly inside the pot.

The elastomeric disc beneath the piston deforms under the rotation - the disc is confined by the pot walls, so it cannot bulge outward.

The confined elastomeric material acts like a hydraulic fluid - distributing load uniformly across the bearing surface regardless of the rotation angle.

Rotation capacity is typically ±0.01 to ±0.03 radians depending on the bearing design.

Translation

When the bridge deck expands or contracts - due to temperature change, concrete shrinkage, or creep - the upper bearing plate slides relative to the piston.

The PTFE sheet on the piston slides against the polished stainless steel surface on the upper plate.

PTFE has extremely low friction - typically 2% to 4% of the vertical load depending on contact pressure.

This low friction means very small horizontal forces are transferred into the bridge substructure during deck movement.

Fixed Pot Bearing - Type B

Accommodates rotation only.

No horizontal translation - all horizontal loads are transferred from deck to substructure through this bearing.

Used at the fixed pier or abutment of a bridge span - always paired with sliding or guided bearings at the other support points.

Every bridge bearing layout has at least one fixed pot bearing - it defines the fixed point from which thermal movement is measured.

Free Sliding Pot Bearing - POT PTFE - Type BF

Accommodates rotation and translation in all horizontal directions.

The PTFE surface allows the deck to move freely in any horizontal direction.

No horizontal load transfer - horizontal forces pass through the fixed and guided bearings only.

Used at expansion span support points where free movement in both longitudinal and transverse directions is required.

The most commonly specified pot bearing type on Saudi highway bridge projects.

Guided Sliding Pot Bearing - Type BL

Accommodates rotation and translation in one direction only.

A guide bar or guide strip restricts movement to the longitudinal bridge axis.

Transfers transverse horizontal loads to the substructure while allowing longitudinal thermal movement.

Used where lateral load restraint is required at an expansion support - typically on curved bridges or where wind loads require transverse restraint.

Multidirectional Sliding Pot Bearing - Type BM

Accommodates rotation and translation in all horizontal directions with defined movement limits.

Similar to the free sliding type but with specified maximum movement in longitudinal and transverse directions.

Used where both thermal and dynamic movement needs to be accommodated simultaneously.

Seismic Pot Bearing

Designed to accommodate controlled displacement during seismic events.

Includes energy dissipation or displacement control features.

Used on structures in seismic zones - relevant for NEOM infrastructure and coastal structures on the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

Rotational pot bearing (fixed type - Type B)

Accommodates rotation of the bridge deck at the bearing location.

Does not allow horizontal translation - the bearing transfers horizontal load directly to the substructure.

Used at the fixed support point of the bridge.

Sliding pot bearing (free sliding - POT PTFE - Type BF)

Accommodates rotation and allows horizontal translation through the PTFE sliding surface.

Does not transfer horizontal load to the substructure - the deck slides freely.

Used at expansion support points of the bridge.

In simple terms for project procurement in Saudi Arabia:

Every bridge needs at least one fixed (rotational only) pot bearing and at least one sliding (POT PTFE) pot bearing.

The structural engineer's bearing layout drawing specifies which type goes at each support location.

Ordering the wrong type - a sliding bearing at a fixed point or vice versa - is a structural error that cannot be corrected after installation without major remedial work.

Always confirm the bearing type designation (B, BF, BL, or BM) from the structural engineer's bearing schedule before placing an order with any KSA supplier.

For Major Highway Bridges and Viaducts

Maurer Söhne or Mageba EN 1337-5 certified pot bearings - supplied through Al-Rushaid Group or Rezayat Group.

Full CE marking, load test certificates, and material traceability for Ministry of Transport project compliance.

For Riyadh Urban Flyovers and Road Packages

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia - pot bearing supply with engineering design coordination and installation supervision available.

Practical for main contractors who need technical support alongside the bearing supply.

For Aramco and SABIC Industrial Infrastructure

Al-Rushaid Group - Jubail - Aramco and SABIC approved vendor with full OEM documentation.

Covers petrochemical plant bridges, pipe rack structures, and industrial flyovers requiring approved vendor documentation.

For NEOM and Coastal Red Sea Infrastructure

Seismic-rated and corrosion-resistant pot bearings - stainless steel pots, hot-dip galvanized base plates, and enhanced PTFE specifications for coastal exposure.

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia and Mageba (through Rezayat Group) are the primary contacts for coastal and seismic pot bearing specification in KSA.

For Port and Waterfront Structures

Enhanced corrosion protection specifications - hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel pot housing, PTFE with additional sealing.

Al-Rushaid Group in Jubail for Eastern Province port structures.

Altaaqa Global in Jeddah for Red Sea and western KSA port infrastructure.

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Direct Riyadh office with KSA technical team.

Pot bearing supply with engineering design support and installation coordination.

The only supplier in Riyadh with in-house structural engineering capability for bearing layout and installation detailing.

+966 11 462 0000

VSL Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Riyadh-based project office with pot bearing supply capability.

Coordinated supply for post-tensioned bridge and viaduct projects.

+966 11 464 3300

Al Babtain Industrial Group - Riyadh

Nationwide supply capability with infrastructure components division.

Can handle pot bearing procurement and supply for Riyadh-based projects through established international manufacturer relationships.

+966 11 404 0000

Al Bawani - Riyadh

Civil contracting and infrastructure supply - established supply chain for pot bearings on Riyadh urban road packages.

+966 11 460 5000

Almabani General Contractors - Riyadh

Major civil contractor with active bridge and infrastructure project procurement covering pot bearing supply.

+966 11 464 1111

Al-Rushaid Group

Jubail Industrial City · +966 13 341 0000

Best for: Aramco and SABIC approved supply · Large project procurement · Full OEM documentation

Direct Jubail Industrial City supply

Rezayat Group

Al Khobar · +966 13 887 0000

Best for: Aramco vendor project procurement · Documentation and inspection services

Aramco approved vendor

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia

Riyadh · +966 11 462 0000

Best for: EN 1337-5 certified pot bearings · Engineering support · Ministry of Transport project compliance

VSL Saudi Arabia

Riyadh · +966 11 464 3300

Best for: Post-tensioned structure bearing supply · Engineering coordination

Al Babtain Industrial Group

Riyadh · +966 11 404 0000

Best for: Nationwide supply · Large-volume infrastructure project procurement

Bin Laden Group - Infrastructure Division

Jeddah · +966 12 667 0000

Best for: Major Saudi infrastructure project supply · Vision 2030 and NEOM packages

Altaaqa Global - Industrial Division

Jeddah · +966 12 618 0000

Best for: Western KSA and Red Sea coastal infrastructure · Port and desalination plant structures

How a Riyadh Highway Flyover Package Avoided a Six-Week Programme Delay by Sourcing EN 1337-5 Certified Pot Bearings Through Freyssinet Saudi Arabia

The Problem:

A main contractor on a Riyadh highway flyover package ordered pot bearings through a general structural steel trader.

When the supervising engineer reviewed the bearing documentation at the hold point inspection, the bearings were rejected - no EN 1337-5 certification, no CE marking, no load test certificates, and no material traceability.

The bridge deck pour was scheduled in three weeks.

The contractor faced a six-week programme delay if replacement bearings could not be sourced and approved in time.

What Changed:

Procurement redirected to Freyssinet Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

EN 1337-5 certified pot bearings with full CE marking, load test certificates, and material traceability submitted to the supervising engineer.

Full documentation package approved within one week.

Bearings delivered and installed in time for the scheduled deck pour.

The Result:

Programme delay avoided entirely.

Supervising engineer documentation requirement met at first submission.

No rework or remedial cost from incorrect bearing installation.

Supplier: Freyssinet Saudi Arabia, Riyadh · +966 11 462 0000

Fyind Verified · EN 1337-5 Certified · Ministry of Transport compliant

How an Aramco Infrastructure Project in the Eastern Province Resolved a Vendor Audit by Switching to an Approved Pot Bearing Supplier

The Problem:

A civil contractor delivering a pipe rack bridge at an Aramco facility in the Eastern Province had sourced pot bearings from an international supplier without Aramco approved vendor status.

During a procurement audit, the bearings were flagged - no approved vendor documentation, no Aramco-accepted MTC certificates.

The bearing installation was placed on hold pending approved vendor replacement supply.

What Changed:

Procurement switched to Al-Rushaid Group in Jubail - an Aramco approved vendor with full OEM documentation capability.

EN 1337-5 certified pot bearings supplied with Aramco-accepted MTC certificates and material traceability.

Replacement bearings delivered to the Eastern Province site within 5 days.

The Result:

Installation hold lifted within one week of the audit finding.

Project completion programme recovered - no overall programme delay.

Supplier: Al-Rushaid Group, Jubail · +966 13 341 0000

Fyind Verified · Aramco Approved Vendor · Eastern Province direct supply

How a NEOM Coastal Bridge Package Specified Corrosion-Enhanced Pot Bearings After Initial Standard Specification Was Rejected

The Problem:

A structural engineer on a NEOM coastal road bridge package initially specified standard pot bearings - carbon steel pot housing with standard hot-dip galvanizing.

The project's corrosion protection specification engineer reviewed the bearing specification and rejected it - the coastal environment required enhanced corrosion protection beyond standard galvanizing.

The salt-laden air exposure classification for the NEOM Red Sea coastal zone required stainless steel pot housing, enhanced PTFE sealing, and duplex coating on all non-stainless steel components.

What Changed:

Specification revised and submitted to Mageba through Rezayat Group in Al Khobar.

Pot bearings manufactured with stainless steel pots, enhanced PTFE edge sealing against salt spray, and duplex coating on base plates.

Full corrosion protection documentation included in the compliance package.

The Result:

Revised bearing specification accepted by the corrosion protection specification engineer at first resubmission.

Bearing supply delivered on programme - no further design changes required.

Supplier: Rezayat Group (Mageba authorized representative), Al Khobar · +966 13 887 0000

Fyind Verified · Aramco Approved Vendor

Pot Bearing Type	Load Range	Indicative Price Range (SAR)
Fixed Pot Bearing (Type B)	500 kN - 2,000 kN	3,500 - 18,000 per unit
Fixed Pot Bearing (Type B)	2,000 kN - 10,000 kN	18,000 - 85,000 per unit
Free Sliding POT PTFE (Type BF)	500 kN - 2,000 kN	5,000 - 25,000 per unit
Free Sliding POT PTFE (Type BF)	2,000 kN - 10,000 kN	25,000 - 120,000 per unit
Guided Sliding (Type BL)	500 kN - 5,000 kN	6,500 - 90,000 per unit
Multidirectional Sliding (Type BM)	1,000 kN - 10,000 kN	15,000 - 150,000 per unit
Seismic Pot Bearing	1,000 kN - 15,000 kN	25,000 - 200,000+ per unit
Large-scale custom heavy load	10,000 kN - 50,000 kN+	On inquiry - project specific

Supplier	Location	Specialization	Contact
Freyssinet Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	EN 1337-5 certified · Engineering support · Ministry of Transport compliant	+966 11 462 0000
VSL Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	Post-tensioned structure bearing supply · Engineering coordination	+966 11 464 3300
Al-Rushaid Group	Jubail Industrial City	Aramco & SABIC approved · OEM documentation · Project supply	+966 13 341 0000
Rezayat Group	Al Khobar	Aramco vendor · Mageba representative · Project procurement	+966 13 887 0000
Bin Laden Group	Jeddah	Major infrastructure contractor · Vision 2030 and NEOM supply	+966 12 667 0000
Al Bawani	Riyadh	Riyadh urban infrastructure · Vision 2030 road packages	+966 11 460 5000
Almabani General Contractors	Riyadh	Highway bridges · Flyovers · Infrastructure packages	+966 11 464 1111
Saudi Readymix	Riyadh	Road and bridge contractor supply chain	+966 11 479 5000
Consolidated Contractors (CCC)	Riyadh	International infrastructure · Oil & gas civil structures	+966 11 464 8800
Altaaqa Global	Jeddah	Western KSA · Red Sea coastal infrastructure · Port structures	+966 12 618 0000
Al Babtain Industrial Group	Riyadh	Nationwide supply · Large-volume infrastructure procurement	+966 11 404 0000

What are pot PTFE bearings and how do they work in bridge structures?

A pot PTFE bearing is a structural bridge bearing that accommodates bridge deck rotation through a confined elastomeric disc inside a steel pot, and accommodates horizontal movement through a PTFE sliding surface against polished stainless steel.

The elastomeric disc is confined inside the steel pot - when the bridge deck rotates under load, the disc deforms like a confined fluid, distributing load evenly regardless of rotation angle.

The PTFE surface allows the deck to slide horizontally - due to thermal expansion and contraction, concrete shrinkage, or traffic loading - with very low friction, typically 2% to 4% of the vertical load.

This combination makes pot PTFE bearings the standard specification for medium to long span bridges in Saudi Arabia where both deck rotation and thermal movement must be accommodated simultaneously.

What types of pot bearings are available in Saudi Arabia?

Fixed pot bearings (Type B) - rotation only, no translation.

Used at fixed support points.

Free sliding pot bearings - POT PTFE (Type BF) - rotation plus multidirectional translation.

The most common type on Saudi highway bridges.

Guided sliding pot bearings (Type BL) - rotation plus translation in one direction only.

Used where lateral load restraint is required.

Multidirectional sliding pot bearings (Type BM) - rotation plus translation in all directions with defined movement limits.

Seismic pot bearings - for structures in seismic zones including NEOM and coastal infrastructure.

Pot bearings with uplift restraint - for spans subject to wind uplift or dynamic loading.

All types are available through Freyssinet Saudi Arabia, Al-Rushaid Group, and Rezayat Group.

What is the difference between sliding pot bearings and rotational pot bearings in Saudi bridge projects?

A rotational pot bearing - the fixed type - accommodates bridge deck rotation at the bearing location but transfers all horizontal loads directly to the substructure.

It allows no horizontal movement.

Used at the fixed support point of the bridge.

A sliding pot bearing - the POT PTFE type - accommodates rotation and allows horizontal translation through the PTFE sliding surface.

It transfers minimal horizontal load to the substructure.

Used at expansion support points.

Every bridge bearing layout requires both types - at least one fixed rotational bearing and at least one sliding bearing per span.

Ordering or installing the wrong type at the wrong location is a structural error - always confirm the type designation from the structural engineer's bearing schedule before ordering.

Which pot bearings are best for bridge and infrastructure applications in Saudi Arabia?

For Ministry of Transport highway bridge projects - EN 1337-5 certified Maurer Söhne or Mageba pot bearings with full CE marking and load test certificates.

Available through Freyssinet Saudi Arabia, Al-Rushaid Group, and Rezayat Group.

For Aramco and SABIC industrial infrastructure - Al-Rushaid Group in Jubail - Aramco approved vendor with full MTC documentation.

For NEOM and Red Sea coastal infrastructure - corrosion-enhanced specifications with stainless steel pots and enhanced PTFE sealing.

Available through Freyssinet Saudi Arabia and Rezayat Group.

For Riyadh urban flyovers and Vision 2030 road packages - Freyssinet Saudi Arabia with engineering design coordination.

What sizes of pot bearings are available in Saudi Arabia?

Pot bearings are not stocked in standard sizes the way industrial bearings are.

Each pot bearing is engineered and manufactured to the specific vertical load, rotation, and movement requirements defined on the structural engineer's bearing schedule.

Load capacities available through KSA suppliers range from 500 kN for small pedestrian bridge applications to 50,000 kN+ for major highway viaduct and heavy rail structure applications.

Movement capacities range from ±25mm for shorter spans to ±300mm+ for long span bridges with significant thermal movement requirements.

Provide the structural engineer's bearing schedule to Freyssinet Saudi Arabia (+966 11 462 0000) or Al-Rushaid Group (+966 13 341 0000) to receive a project-specific size and price proposal.

How do I choose the right pot bearing for my project in Saudi Arabia?

Pot bearing selection is a structural engineering task - not a procurement decision.

The structural engineer defines: vertical design load (kN), horizontal design load (kN), rotation requirement (radians), movement requirement (mm longitudinal and transverse), bearing type (B, BF, BL, or BM), corrosion protection class, and documentation requirement (EN 1337-5, CE marking, load test certificates).

These parameters are documented on the bearing schedule - a drawing issued by the structural engineer as part of the bridge design documentation.

The supplier manufactures the bearing to that schedule.

If you are a procurement officer without access to the bearing schedule - contact the project's structural engineer before approaching any supplier.

Ordering without the bearing schedule is the most common cause of incorrect pot bearing supply on Saudi infrastructure projects.

Contact Freyssinet Saudi Arabia in Riyadh (+966 11 462 0000) if engineering support for bearing selection is required.

Which material is best for pot bearings in heavy load applications in Saudi Arabia?

The pot and piston - forged or cast structural steel, typically S355 or higher grade.

For very heavy loads - S460 or special high-strength steel.

The elastomeric disc - natural rubber to EN 1337-5 specification - confined inside the pot.

The confinement is what allows it to carry very high loads without bulging.

The PTFE sliding surface - virgin PTFE sheet, dimpled and filled with lubricant for sliding types.

Minimum 4.5mm thick per EN 1337-5.

The stainless steel sliding plate - austenitic stainless steel minimum 1.5mm thick, mirror-polished surface finish to defined Ra value.

For Saudi coastal and offshore applications - stainless steel pot housing and base plates instead of carbon steel with galvanizing.

For Aramco projects - material grades and specifications must conform to Aramco's engineering standards.

Confirm with Al-Rushaid Group in Jubail (+966 13 341 0000) before ordering.

Are corrosion-resistant pot bearings available in Saudi Arabia?

Yes - and corrosion protection specification is critical for Saudi infrastructure given the range of exposure environments across the Kingdom.

Standard protection - hot-dip galvanizing on carbon steel components.

Suitable for inland locations - Riyadh and central KSA.

Enhanced protection - duplex coating (galvanizing plus epoxy topcoat).

Suitable for moderate coastal exposure and industrial environments.

Stainless steel housing - the pot, piston, and upper plate manufactured in stainless steel.

Required for severe coastal exposure - Red Sea coastal bridges, Arabian Gulf offshore structures, and NEOM coastal infrastructure.

PTFE sealing - enhanced edge sealing to prevent salt water and salt spray ingress into the bearing.

Required for any coastal application.

The correct corrosion protection class for your project is defined by the structural engineer based on the ISO 9223 corrosivity category of the site location.

Contact Freyssinet Saudi Arabia (+966 11 462 0000) or Rezayat Group (+966 13 887 0000) for corrosion protection specification support for Saudi coastal and industrial infrastructure projects.