Visible from across London, the steel arch above the New Wembley Stadium is being supported at each end by INA spherical plain maintenance free thrust bearings. As well as being visually stunning, the 335m arch will also support most of the retractable roof that weighs approximately 7,000 tonnes. The arch alone weighs some 1,650 tonnes.
INA was chosen by CBUK Ltd, the contractor responsible for the arch structure, to supply the bearings as housed, sealed units ready for installation. Weighing 3.5 tonnes apiece, the bearings proposed by INA will meet the long-term operating requirements
Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
NART45R IKO | 45 | 85 | 32 |
NART40VUUR IKO | 40 | 80 | 32 |