Elastomeric Guided Bearing

Elastomeric Guided Bearings are a modified form of standard elastomeric bearings, designed to permit horizontal movement in only one direction—either longitudinal or transverse—while restricting movement in the perpendicular direction. These bearings include mechanical or external guides along with the elastomer-steel layered core, allowing for controlled expansion and contraction due to temperature or load changes. They retain all the advantages of regular elastomeric bearings—rotational flexibility, durability, and low maintenance—while adding directional movement control. These bearings are commonly used in curved or skewed bridge structures where movement control is critical. All designs comply with IRC: 83 testing and performance requirements.