Laminated Elastomeric Bearings: An Overview

The use of high performance Laminated Elastomeric Bearings is offered as an alternative to conventional roller element or metallic contact bushings for continuous load support and motion control. The discussion includes the design considerations necessary for proper application, as well as the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance inherent within the technology today. Major advantages include no required lubrication, significantly different spring rates between elastomer compression and shear planes, positive sealing, and reduced maintenance costs.