Laminated Bearing pads with internal steel plates greatly alter the bearing's vertical/load deflection characteristics. These "laminated" bearings are custom molded to any size or shape from Neoprene or Natural rubber.The reinforcing steel plates vary in thickness, depending on design needs, and are sandwiched between alternating layers of elastomeric material. Laminated bearings can be molded with top and bottom vulcanized-bonded steel load-bearing plates.