Simpson Strong-Tie LBPS 1/2 Bearing Plate. Bearing plates give greater bearing surface than standard cut washers. They are designed to help strengthen and distribute the load at these critical connections. They are typically used on foundation anchor bolts in place of cut washers. Offers increased flexibility and the slottled hole allows for adjustability to account for bolts that are not in the middle of the sill plate. ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance."