ELASTOMERIC BEARING

STRIPS

MIN INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

 MIN ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS

The application of elastomeric bearings in supporting the bridge structure

and accommodating the lateral movement and rotation has achieved wide
acceptance over the last 70 years.
In contrast to other mechanical devices such as bearings of rollers, sliding
and knuckle types, elastomeric bearings are cost effective, easier to install
and require no maintenance.
MIN elastomeric bearings have been successfully installed in numerous
highway projects in Malaysia and other countries. Notable examples are the
supply of laminated bearings to North South Highway projects, 13.5 KM
Long Penang Bridge in Malaysia and Bishan Depot of the mass Rapid
Transit project in Singapore.

MIN elastomeric bearings

designed, manufactured and
tested in accordance with BS
5400 Section 9.
These bearings are marketed
under the product codes.
HS Elastomeric Bearing
Strip.

This catalogue presents our range of HS bearings with their performance

characteristics. They cover a wide range of loads and movements. If these
bearings do not meet your specific requirements, we will be pleased to
study your inquiries and recommend alternative bearings of suitable
dimensional construction.
 DESIGN CONSIDERATION
MIN Elastomeric Bearings are calculated using the following
properties :-
Shear Modulus, G = 0.9 N/mm2
Bulk Modulus, E = 2000 N/mm2
Hardness, IRHD = 60
Material = Natural Rubber
The loadings are based on Serviceability Limit State as stipulated in
BS 5400 Section 9.1 Clause 10.1.4 with the assumption of the Dead
Load Effect being numerically equal to Live Load Effect.

The Part Number of each

bearing in this catalogue identifies
the construction as shown in the
example below :-

1 HS/9

1 HS = MIN Code

/9 = Thickness of rubber layer

(mm).
 QUALITY CONTROL AND TESTING
All MIN Elastomeric Bearings are subjected to stringent in-house
quality control and assurance procedures comparable to international
standards.
They are constantly checked at every stages of its manufacturing
process on a regular in-house basis. In addition, all raw material are
checked at source for compliance with our specifications.
We have testing facilities in our factory to evaluate the compressive
stiffness and shear stiffness performance of bearing products as well as
material properties tests as per BS5400 Section 9. Laminated bearings
are subject to quick production test to inspect for imperfections due to
misplaced metal plates and inadequate elastomer to metal bonding.
MIN HS ELASTOMERIC BEARING STRIP
DIMENSION DATA SHEET

DESIGN TO BS 5400 SECTION 9.