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Elastomeric Load Bearing Pads Canada

Choosing the Right Elastomeric Bearing

Elastomeric bearings range from simple plain pads to steel-reinforced assemblies. The right type depends on the load, the movement and rotation the bearing must accommodate, and the design standard for the project.

  • Plain pads – natural rubber or neoprene for lighter loads and small movements
  • Fibre reinforced pads – Vibsorb ROF for higher compressive loads and uneven bearing surfaces
  • Laminated and shimmed bearings – steel-reinforced layers for bridges and heavy structures with larger movements and rotations
  • PTFE-faced bearings – a sliding surface where the structure must move with thermal expansion

What to send for a quote

  • Dead and live loads at each bearing
  • Expected movement and rotation
  • Bearing size limits and quantity
  • Design standard (for example CSA S6 or AASHTO)

We will recommend a bearing type and quote it. Call 800 580 4195 or use the form below.