EKR-RUBBER PAD AND STRIP BEARINGS
Laminated elastomeric bearings consist of natural rubber layers separated by steel plates. Around this makeup a rubber cover encapsulates the bearing. These items are then vulcanised to create a compact maintenance free bearing.
These products are commonly used where the vertical loads/ translations are relatively low.
Where increased vertical load capacity/ translations and rotations are required then the preferred option would be to utilise a laminated elastomeric bearing.
Load Capacities:
EKR Series Elastomeric Strip Bearings – 314kN/m – 1130kN/m
EKR Series Elastomeric Plain Pad Bearings – 83kN – 392 kN
Advantages:
Natural rubber is not too sensitive to changes in temperature and shows only slight growth in deformation, over the period of deformation at a constant load (low creep).
Natural rubber is highly resistant against ozone, ageing and chemical effects. The vulcanised steel reinforcement plates meet the requirements of BS1449.
![Elementor Homepage [DRAFT] - EKSPAN](https://www.ekspan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Triangle-Green.svg)
