Supporting and sliding element

The supporting and sliding element according to the invention is constructed in one piece and monolithically and made of natural fiber-reinforced plastic. One-piece, and monolithic, meaning that both the sliding function and the supporting function are satisfied by the structure of natural-fiber-reinforced plastic material here. This is achieved in particular in that the cross-sectional profile of the supporting and sliding element has sufficient mechanical strength and rigidity for accommodating the loads occurring and also has support surfaces for transport elements, such as rollers, sliding chains or belts. Preferably, the supporting and sliding element having a closed profile. is subject invention further provides the use of such a supporting and sliding element in steady conveyors as well as the use of wood-plastic composite material for manufacturing a supporting and sliding element for continuous conveying systems.