6.8AASHTO Grade – Bearing Pads

AASHTO Grade Load Bearing Pads are designed to meet AASHTO specifications for highway bridge bearing pads.

They meet both AASHTO Standard Specifications for plain and laminated elastomeric bridge bearing pads and AASHTO LRFD bridge construction specifications. They are available in Natural Rubber and Neoprene.

Recommended for vibration isolation of the following structures:

AASHTO Bearing Pads can be installed between structural components in highway bridges, railroad bridges, and in all types of concrete and/or steel structures as an efficient and economical method for accommodating shock, vibration, rotation, and shear caused by load deflection and thermal movement.

AASHTO Grade Virgin Natural Rubber Multi-layer Pads

Vibrasystems Inc has developed a process to manufacture multi-layers bridge-bearing pads with controlled deflection under loads of up to 1,000 psi. These pads feature multiple layers of metal plates vulcanized with elastomer in between them for durability and compression requirements. All AASHTO pads are manufactured based on customers' drawings and specifications and widely used in the construction industry.

Vibrasystems Inc carries standard sizes bearing pads listed in the table below as well as custom sizes, shapes, metal plates quantites.

AASHTO Grade - Pads

AASHTO Grade - Custom Design

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Features:

Materials available: Natural Rubber (60 Duro) and Neoprene (50, 60 and 70 Duro)

Natural Rubber available at 1/2" and 1" thickness

Standard sizes available (Width x Length): 4" x 4"; 6" x 6"; 12" x 12"; 24" x 24"

Neoprene 50A & 60A duro are available at 1/4", 1/2" and 1" thickness

Neoprene 70A duro are available at 1/4" and 1/2" thickness

Custom sizes are available upon request

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Please contact us for larger volume orders as further discounts may apply.

Model	Dimensions (in)	Max. Compressive Load (psi)	Shipping Weight (lbs)	Price	Quantity	Total

Note: When product price is not shown, please call our office for technical consultation prior to place an order

Notes:

a) Please ensure the product meets your application prior to order placement.

b) When product price is not shown, please call our office for technical consultation prior to place an order.

c) Custom sizes and shapes are also available according to customer’s drawings and specifications – labor charges applied.

d) Vibrasystems Inc can have fast and efficient production turn around time and prompt delivery.

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TRU Compliance

Controlled Goods Program

ISO 9001:2015

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