Product Description

AASHTO Unsupported Molded Neoprene Bearing Pads

AASHTO Unsupported Molded Neoprene Bearing Pads are also available in 36″ and 48″ rolls.
– Thickness Tolerance: 1.25″ thick or less = +0.125/-0
– Width Tolerance: 36″ width = +0.25″/-0 , 48″ width = +0.5″/-0

Made in the USA.

Samples available upon request.

Key Aspects

Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
Durometer Range (Shore A ± 5): 50 to 70
Tensile Range (psi.): 2250 psi to 2700 psi
Elongation (%): 300% to 480%
Finish: Smooth
Talc: Talc Present
Specification: AASHTO Grade 3
Compound Number(s) Part Number(s)
050E0979 0047230567 0047230573 0047230593 0047230598
0047230611 0047230740 0047242986 0047259512
0047262621 0047262622
060E0986 0047230578 0047230579 0047230581 0047230585
0047230600 0047230602 0047231009 0047255816
0047257409 0047262623
070E0869 0047230557 0047230561 0047230565 0047230576
0047230589 0047230607 0047230983 0047231079
0047262624 0047262625

We comply with the Buy American Act requirements.

Advanced Technical Details

Durometer
Hardness
(Shore A ± 5)
Thickness
(inches)
Size
(inches)
Tensile Ultimate
Elongation
Temperature
Range
Estimated Weight
Per Linear Foot
(1/2″ x 36″)
Specification Specification
Sheets
50
050E0979
1/4 – 1 36×36
48×48
2700 psi 480% -40°F to +220°F 10.15 lb AASHTO Grade 3 Neoprene Available
Upon Request
60
060E0986
1/4 – 1 36×36
48×48
2250 psi 350% -40°F to +220°F 10.31 lb AASHTO Grade 3 Neoprene
70
070E0869
1/4 – 1 36×36
48×48
2250 psi 300% -40°F to +220°F 10.39 lb AASHTO Grade 2 Neoprene

Certain states specify requirements other than standard AASHTO specifications. When ordering, identify all requirements or submit individual state specifications. Above meets the Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, adopted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. AASHTO M251 Unsupported Neoprene Bearing Pads are also available.

ASTM Test
Method
Property Durometer Hardness
50 (Shore A ± 5)
50-E-0979
Durometer Hardness
60 (Shore A ± 5)
60-E-0986
Durometer Hardness
70 (Shore A ± 5)
70-E-0869
ASTM D 573
Heat Resistance
Change in durometer hardness,
max. points
15 15 15
Change in tensile,
max. %
-15 -15 -15
Change in ultimate elongation,
max. %
-40 -40 -40
ASTM D 395
Compression Set
22 hours at 212°F, max. % 35 35 35
ASTM D 1149
Ozone
100 pphm ozone in air by volume,
20% strain, 100°F ± 2°F 100 hours
mounting procedure D518,
Procedure A
no cracks no cracks no cracks
ASTM D 746
Low Temperature
Brittleness
Grade 3
at -40°F
no failure no failure no failure
ASTM D 1043
Instantaneous
Thermal Stiffening
Grade 3
at -40°F
Stiffness at test time shall not exceed 4 times
the stiffness measured at 73°F
Low Temperature
Crystallization
Quad Shear Test
Grade 3
14 days at -15°F
Stiffness at test time and temperature shall not exceed
4 times the stiffness measured at 73°F with no time delay

Compound Numbers: 050E0979(50E979), 060E0986(60E986), 070E0869(70E869)

Unsure on how to read our compound number? Read the page, “How to Read a Compound Number”.

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control. The specification listed here, AASHTO, stands for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials which represents highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico through all five transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, rail, and water. Their website can be found here: https://www.transportation.org/. The specification listed here, ASTM, stands for the American Society for Testing and Materials which is the developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services. Their website can be found here: https://www.astm.org/.

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AASHTO Unsupported Calendered Neoprene Bearing Pads

  • Polymer: Neoprene
  • Durometer: 50 to 70
  • Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
  • Specs: AASHTO Grade 3 & Grade 2