For applications where horizontal displacements exceed +/-2 inches(50mm), sliding elastomeric bearing assemblies may provide an economical solution. The addition of a low-friction sliding surface allows a standard laminated elastomeric bearing device to accommodate unlimited horizontal displacement without increasing the height of the bearing assembly.

A slide bearing assembly consists of an upper and lower component. The upper component consists of a steel load plate attached to the superstructure and a polished stainless steel sheet welded to the load plate. The lower component consists of a low-friction PTFE sliding elastomer and bottom steel load plate.

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