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Our semi bonded rubber suspension units can handle high demand applications in many environments due to their hard wearing, robust construction with minimal ingress.

Construction

Our semi bonded rubber technology (R-flex semibond) is built around a central shaft with high-density rubber elements bonded directly to it, held within a metal case which may be galvanised upon request. Because the rubber is bonded on one face only, the unit carries high loads and absorbs torsional movement while the close-fitting case keeps dirt and water ingress to a minimum. The rubber elements are engineered to specific load deflection characteristics, giving a reliable, predictable suspension solution with a long service life.

Variations

R-flex semibond systems can be supplied with/without stub and hub (hub can be braked/unbraked using standard, auto-reverse, hydraulic or mechanical brakes), and are engineered to suit your load, deflection and mounting requirements.

Benefits
  • Combines a damper, spring and bearing into one unit.
  • Silent operation due to no metal contact within the unit.
  • Completely maintenance free.
  • Robust construction with minimal ingress.
  • Very long service life due to high quality bonded rubber.
  • Efficient vibration reduction.
  • Can withstand temperatures of -40°C to +80°C.