FIBERLAST® is an advanced material made from elastomer and unused synthetic fabric fibers, cured in a cross layered manner to yield an omni-directional random oriented fiber (ROF) bearing pad. With uniform compressive stress design capacity of 2,000 psi, FIBERLAST® outperforms traditional ROF (σ average = 1,500 psi) and AASHTO grade neoprene (σ average = 800 psi) bearing pads. Trusted for use in both industrial and construction installations, FIBERLAST® offers an economic bearing and/or vibration dampening pad solution to:
- Distribute vertical loads uniformly over bearing areas
- Allow for horizontal and/or rotational movements at the bearing surfaces
- Isolate shock loads on structural members or flooring
- Minimize vibrations between contacting surfaces
FIBERLAST® is available in sheets at 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ native thickness, or fabricated to your specific dimensions or requirements.
For in-depth application guidelines and test data, refer to:
- FIBERLAST® Plain Pad Catalog – Details evaluation and testing for standard bearing pad use
- FIBERLAST® Expansion Bearing Pad Catalog – Covers usage in expansion bearing assemblies with rotational movement