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Please note: All cut material is non-returnable unless faulty as these are non-sellable and have been cut to specific requirements.
Metroload Fibre Reinforced Load Bearing Pads
- Can be cut into custom-sized bearing pads
- Manufactured using recycled high quality tyres
- Superior tear resistance and durability
- Multiply Fabric Reinforced Rubber: 80° Shore
From £42.18 Incl. VATFrom £35.15 Excl. VAT


INTRODUCTION
METROLOAD Fibre Reinforced Load Bearing Pads are a sheet product created using 100% recycled high-quality tyres. The results Is an environmentally friendly product that is also economically viable. The rubber has increased internal strength due to the inclusion of internal fibre reinforcements dispersed throughout the material. Its strength and versatility makes it a common product for machinery, buildings, prestress concrete bridges and equipment foundations.
USES
Bearing pads are versatile and can be used in such applications as vibration isolation railway tie pads, handrail bearing pads and is commonly used in bride bearing masonry. To learn more about this product or to answer any questions you may have, give us a call on +44(0)1702 811 951 or email us and discuss with one of our experts.
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MATERIAL COMPOSITION
METROLOAD is made stronger with the inclusion of interior fibre reinforcements that can be found dispersed throughout the material. This unique process enhances the properties of the material. This includes tear resistance, durability, superior weather and ozone resistance as well as tensile and compression strength.
This product can also be cut into custom-sized load bearing pads for your ease of use. Please contact us for more details.

Note: The colours of each line represent thicknesses labelled in the key to the right of the graph.
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|
Physical Properties |
Test Method |
Specification of METROLOAD Bearing Pads |
|
Tensile Strength, Min |
ASTM D412 |
750 PSI |
|
Tear Strength, Min |
ASTM D624 |
150 PI |
|
Elongation, %, Min |
ASTM D412 |
15 |
|
Hardness, Shore A |
ASTM D2240 |
80 ± 5 |
|
Density (Relative) |
|
1.23 |
|
Minimum Temperature |
ASTM D2137 |
-25°C |
|
Maximum Temperature |
ASTM D2137 |
+120°C |
|
Coefficient of Friction |
ASTM D1894 |
>0.8 |
|
Maximum Load (PSI) |
1000 |
|
|
Abrasion Resistance |
|
120mm3 |
STATIC STIFFNESS TEST RESULTS
|
TEST ITEMS |
TEST METHOD |
UNIT |
TEST RESULTS |
LIMIT |
EVALUATION |
| Static Stiffness | BE EN 13146-9:2020 | KN/mm | 63.56 | 60±15% | PASS |
Note: The load range is 26KN to 76KN
|
Physical Properties |
Test Method |
Specification of METROLOAD Bearing Pads |
|
Tensile Strength, Min |
ASTM D412 |
750 PSI |
|
Tear Strength, Min |
ASTM D624 |
150 PI |
|
Elongation, %, Min |
ASTM D412 |
15 |
|
Hardness, Shore A |
ASTM D2240 |
80 ± 5 |
|
Density (Relative) |
|
1.23 |
|
Minimum Temperature |
ASTM D2137 |
-25°C |
|
Maximum Temperature |
ASTM D2137 |
+120°C |
|
Coefficient of Friction |
ASTM D1894 |
>0.8 |
|
Maximum Load (PSI) |
1000 |
|
|
Abrasion Resistance |
|
120mm3 |
STATIC STIFFNESS TEST RESULTS
|
TEST ITEMS |
TEST METHOD |
UNIT |
TEST RESULTS |
LIMIT |
EVALUATION |
| Static Stiffness | BE EN 13146-9:2020 | KN/mm | 63.56 | 60±15% | PASS |
Note: The load range is 26KN to 76KN
