What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Laminated Elastomeric Bearings?

Answer: 

Laminated Elastomeric Bearing Advantages:

  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings are the lowest initial cost bearing type.
  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings are very low maintenance if installed properly.
  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings may be combined with PTFE/Stainless Steel sliding surface components to accommodate larger movements.
  • Many different configurations of laminated Elastomeric Bearings are possible.

 
Laminated Elastomeric Bearing Disadvantages:

  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings are not well suited for multi-rotation.
  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings can “walk” out of place with time if not positively held in place.
  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings exhibit more vertical deflection than Pot Bearings.
  • Laminated Elastomeric Bearings exhibit varying degrees of vertical deflection from bearing to bearing.
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