Product Overview
268 Atlas Bearing™ Neoprene — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
268 Atlas Bearing™ Neoprene is a high-strength, industrial-grade neoprene (CR) elastomer formulated for bearing pads, vibration isolation, and structural load support.
It provides a balance of elastic recovery, tensile strength, and compression-set resistance, ensuring long-term stability under repeated loading and environmental exposure.
This compound meets AASHTO M251 and LRFD Bridge Construction Section 18.2 standards, making it an ideal solution for bridge bearings, precast structures, and heavy equipment foundations that demand vibration damping and load transfer reliability.
Applications
Bridge and structural bearing pads
Machinery mounting and equipment foundation pads
Railway and infrastructure vibration isolation
Seismic and architectural base supports
Precast and reinforced concrete construction
Key Properties
Material / Substrate: Neoprene (CR)
Hardness: 50 ±5 Shore A (ASTM D2240)
Tensile Strength: ≥ 2250 psi (ASTM D412)
Elongation at Break: ≥ 350% (ASTM D412)
Compression Set (22 h @ 212°F): ≤ 35% (ASTM D395B)
Hardness Change After Heat Aging (70 h @ 212°F): +15 points max (ASTM D573)
Tensile Change After Heat Aging: –15% max (ASTM D573)
Elongation Change After Heat Aging: –40% max (ASTM D573)
Ozone Resistance (100 pphm, 20% strain, 100 h @ 104°F): No cracks (ASTM D1149)
Flammability: Self-extinguishing (FMVSS 302 / CMVSS 302)
Flame Propagation: Pass (ASTM C1166)
Temperature Range: –20 °F to +220 °F (–29 °C to 104 °C)
Compliance: AASHTO M251-06 | LRFD Section 18.2 | RoHS / REACH
FAQs
What is 268 Atlas Bearing Neoprene used for?
It’s used in bridge bearings, structural supports, and vibration isolation systems where stable load transfer and long-term weathering resistance are essential.
How does it compare to standard neoprene?
268 Atlas Bearing Neoprene offers higher tensile strength and compression resistance, making it suitable for structural-grade applications versus general-purpose neoprene.
Can it withstand high heat or ozone exposure?
Yes — it maintains performance up to +220 °F and resists ozone, UV, and weathering, ensuring multi-year durability in outdoor environments.
Is this product compliant with engineering standards?
Yes, it meets AASHTO M251 for plain and laminated elastomeric bridge bearings and LRFD Section 18.2 construction specifications.
Can H-O Products fabricate custom shapes or pads?
Yes — it can be produced in sheets, strips, or precision-cut pads with optional adhesive backing for simplified installation.
Contact H-O Products for 268 Atlas Bearing™ Neoprene samples, data sheets, or customized pad fabrication to meet bridge, building, and equipment isolation requirements - contact us.