The Disktron Bearing is a highload multirotational compact disk bearing which accommodates design loads of 10 to 10,000 kips while providing rotational capabilities in both longitudinal and transverse directions. Thousands of RJ Watson bearings have been tested and installed worldwide.
The Disktron Bearing is composed of four fundamental components; the load plates, the upper and lower bearing plates, the shear resisting mechanism (SRM) and a Polytron elastomeric disc. The Polytron disc material is a polyurethane blend conforming to AASHTO Specifications and tested at MCEER. The Disktron Bearing is a low profile alternative to the pot bearing and it generally has a longer service life.