Benchmark is proud to offer the following comparison between VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Expansion and slide bearings, Fabreeka SBX / TTX and STX Slide Bearings and ETF Slide Bearings with PTFE

The Made in America and fabricated in Canada, Benchmark brand VIBSORB PRO SLIDE engineer approved equivalent is in stock and available for fast shipping!

Ā All above specifications are meant to be used for basic comparison and information purposes only. Please verify with the above manufacturers directly.Ā 

In order to have been selected for this list the above mentioned products would be considered to be of the highest quality. When engineers specify vibration control or thermal break products or brands they generally add the "or approved equivalent" option. Typically lead time and pricing become determining factors once the engineer on record has verified the selected product meets the design criteria.

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The above comparison table is meant to assist with identifying additional approved alternative products. For more detailed and verified specifications please contact the respective above manufacturers directly.Ā 

For Vibsorb MIL C 882, PTFE, Slide Bearings, Elastomeric Bearings / STB-1 Structural Thermal Break availability, pricing, detailed datasheets, engineer approved equivalent questions or design packages please contact Benchmark today or fill out the information request form below. For all other products listed above please contact the respective manufacturers or distributors directly!

Structural Expansion Bearings

Structural Bearings and Elastomeric Bearings Made in Canada

In stock in Canada with a 7 – 10 day production time!

Fabreeka STX Expansion Bearings
Fabreeka Canada TTX Expansion Bearings
Fabreeka Canada GGX Expansion Bearings

KEY FEATURES/BENEFITS

  • Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide SBX type structural expansion bearing is designed using MIL C 882 PTFE pad in the lower unit to accommodate large rotations and high reaction loads
  • Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide SBX type bearings meet AASHTO and State DOT specifications for fabric reinforced bearings pads with PTFE sliding surface
  • Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide TTX and STX type bearings can use a filled or unfilled PTFE surface as required
  • For corrosive conditions, Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE SBX, STX and TTX type slide bearings are available in Stainless Steel

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide structural expansion bearings, or slide bearings, accommodate thermal expansion and structural rotation in buildings, bridges and pipe supports. Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE designs and manufactures several types of expansion bearings for a wide range of applications, also including TeflonĀ® bridge bearing pads. The expansion bearings are supplied as an upper and lower unit prepared to be tack or stitch welded in the field.

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide SBX type expansion bearings are used when construction tolerances, high load, and rotation are prominent with beam spans being excessive. This bearing is the most resilient in our full line of expansion bearings.

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration / Slide STX type slide bearings are used when construction tolerances and loads are moderate. This bearing has a very low coefficient of friction which is exceptional for use where expansion is large.

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration Anti Vibration / Slide TTX type slide bearings are used as well when construction tolerances and loads are moderate. This bearing has a higher coefficient of friction than the STX Bearing and is used where the expansion criterion is limited.

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration Anti Vibration / Slide slide bearings can be made with holes and slots, if required, to allow for mechanical attachment of expansion units to steel structures or for anchoring to concrete structures.

Benchmark VIBSORB PRO SLIDE Anti Vibration Anti Vibration / Slide also offers GGX type expansion bearings made with graphite to achieve effective performance in high temperature environments.

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Anti Vibration / Slide Structural Expansion Bearings