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Scougal Rubber Corporation offers high quality Neoprene (polychloroprene) and natural rubber (polyisoprene) bearing pad material to meet AASHTO and many other specifications. Plain bearing pads are used for a variety of purposes in the bridge and construction industries. They allow for expansion and contraction of precast and steel components. The amount of movement depends on the thickness of the bearing pad. Plain elastomeric bearings are the least expensive bearing pad system. Due to their relatively low compressive strength, they are used in shorter span bridges or as a continuous strip under box beams or concrete slabs.  
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Standard Material Physical Properties
Neoprene
Natural Rubber
Nominal Durometer 50 60 70  Nominal Durometer 50 60 70
Hardness. Shore A. 45 - 55 55 - 65 65 - 75 Hardness. Shore A. 45 - 55 55 - 65 65 - 75
Tensile. Min. psi 2250 2250 2250 Tensile. Min. psi 2500 2500 2500
Elongation % min. 400 350 300 Elongation % min. 450 400 350
Compression Set % max (22 hrs. at 212°F)  35 35 35 Compression Set % max (22 hrs. at 212°F)  25 25 25
Type We provide both natural rubber and Neoprene.
Sizes Our material is available in thickness as thin as 1/8" and as thick as 18".
Shapes Our standard product is provided in 36" and 48" widths. We can custom mold virtually any size and shape.
Hardness AASHTO allows for hardness in the range of 50 to 70 durometer.
Specifications met
  • AASHTO section 18, grade 3 and lower (neoprene).
  • AASHTO section 18, grade 5 and lower (natural rubber).
  • AASHTO M251, level I and II.
  • AREMA section 18.
  • Caltrans. Section 51.
  • ASTM D4014.
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