WARCO manufactures a full line of AASHTO Grade Bearing Pads for bridge, building and reservoir construction markets. Rubber bearing pads dampen vibration and permit for the natural thermal expansion and contraction of structures, whether precast concrete or steel, which aids in prolonging their lifespan.
We formulate and mix our own compounds and maintain rigid quality control throughout the manufacturing process to ensure excellent performance and load bearing resistance.
From our AASHTO Grade Bearing Pads, we offer unsupported rubber bearing pads in 50 to 70 (Shore A) durometer, which conform to Cal-Trans 51-1.12H, U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Grade 2 and Grade 3 Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges and M251. Available in Natural Rubber and Neoprene formulations, in rolls 36” and 48” wide in thicknesses up to 1” and in molded forms 36” and 48” widths in lengths up to 30’ (longer lengths available). Custom shapes sizes and lengths are available on a special order basis.
Our capabilities also include 40 durometer neoprene pads in custom sizes for pre-stressed reservoirs that conform to ASTM D2000 M2BC 414 A14 B14 C12 F17.
Custom compounds and formulations are available to meet your specification. Contact us for details.
AASHTO Grade 0
Suitable for continuous use in environments with temperatures as low as 41°F.
AASHTO Grade 3
Suitable for use in environments where sub-zero (0°F) temperatures occur and last no longer than 2 continuous weeks. AASHTO Grade 3 is considered the standard when the grade is not specified by the end user.
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/.
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