The Ciparall® sliding bearing is used in all areas where a point-floating, low-constraint horizontal displacement and a permanently elastic, articulated connecting element is required. The combined sliding and deformation bearing has an independently acting sliding and deformation layer.

The steel-reinforced elastomeric bearing type ST can withstand loads of up to max. 15 N/mm² (characteristic value) regardless of the format. Bearings of different thicknesses can be selected.

The GRP-reinforced elastomer bearing type GRP is format-independent loadable up to max. 21 N/mm² (design value) and is available in a thickness of 14 mm.

The main component of the bearing body is an ageing resistant CR material with a hardness of 70 ± 5 Shore A. The sliding plate is made of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP). The material is weather and ozone resistant. The material is quality-controlled.

According to DIBt, the general test certificate is valid until approval is granted (has been applied for for type ST).

Use and areas of application

Ciparall® sliding bearings allow exerted forces to be transmitted without causing damage while also cen- tralising the load. Splitting forces, uneven bearing surfaces and creep deformation are not transmitted into the sliding layer; the dimensionally stable slide level remains planar and parallel and the slide properties are preserved. These are a fundamental component of ensuring correct, reliable function. Low coefficients of friction allow practically force-free horizontal displacements in components.

GRP reinforcement

Approved by building authorities, the GRP version is fully corrosion-resistant and offers an inexpensive alternative.The Ciparall® sliding bearing is used in all areas where a point-floating, low-constraint horizontal displacement and a permanently elastic, articulated connecting element is required. The combined sliding and deformation bearing has an independently acting sliding and deformation layer.

Fire behaviour

Fire safety report no. 3799/7357-AR by the Technical University (TU) of Braunschweig must be taken into account for fire safety requirements. The report describes minimum dimensions and other measures that fulfil the requirements specified in DIN 4102-2.

Approval no. Z-16.2-518, issued by DIBt Berlin for the type GFK.

Building Authority Approval 

The approval for use as a construction bearing in building construction is regulated by the standard building authority certification Z-16.2-518, issued by the German Center of Competence in Civil Engineering (DIBt).