RULON J

Rulon J is an all-polymeric reinforced, dull gold colored PTFE compound that operates exceptionally well against soft mating surfaces such as 316 stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, brass and other plastics. The unique "shaft friendly" material is also low in friction and wear and self-lubricating.

Rulon?J has one of the lowest coefficients of friction of most reinforced PTFE materials. This makes it ideally suited for start/stop applications where stick-slip must be eliminated. The tribological properties of this material also make it suitable for both bearing and wear component applications.

RULON  LR

Rulon LR is a maroon colored bearing material best known for its versatile design properties.

It is compatible with most hardened steel substrates. Mild steel is acceptable; harder running surfaces are better.

Rulon has a practically universal chemical inertness. Of the chemicals encountered in commercial practice, only molten sodium and fluorine, at elevated temperatures and pressures, show any signs of attack.

 For continuous non-lubricated service, RULON?LR sleeve bearings are capable of operating up to 10,000 PV. Higher values are possible for intermittent service.

RULON  641

Rulon 641 is manufactured from FDA compliant materials which possess excellent load and wear characteristics.

It offers excellent, continuous non-lubricated service up to 10,000 PV - higher for intermittent service. While the load capacity of Rulon?641 is generally limited to 1,000 psi at room temperature, deformation is a function of wall thickness, temperature and load.

Its compatibility with a wide array of mating surfaces, including mild steel, 303 and 316 stainless steels, as well as harder materials, make it a good choice for most food and pharmaceutical bearing applications.

RULON  142

Rulon 142 is a specially formulated dull blue-green linear bearing material that exhibits low wear, high thermal dissipation, and good dimensional stability characteristics.

Among its many benefits are the virtual elimination of stick-slip, vibration dampening, self-lubrication, uniform friction, long life, ease of application and design diversity.

Rulon 142 has excellent mechanical properties and is the ideal material for machine tool applications. Its low deformation characteristics limit the amount of misalignment that can occur with other bearing materials.

Strong acids and bases should be avoided, as they may attack the fillers.

RULON 123

Rulon 123 is a glossy black non-abrasive compound for softer mating surfaces, such as stainless steel. This material has excellent chemical resistance and is FDA, USDA, and NSF compliant. It is less expensive than Rulon J, but is slightly less flexible and higher in wear.

It has a high resistance to deformation, low coefficient of friction and good thermal and electrostatic dissipation. This material has a maximum operating temperature of 550^°F (300℃).

Rulon?123 releases black wear debris over time and should not be used in ultra-dry, vacuum applications, or where electrical insulation is desired.

RULON W2

Rulon  W2 is a black PTFE-based material developed for use in fresh-water applications.

It exhibits low friction and excellent wear characteristics (one of the lowest wear rates in fresh water) as well as good thermal dissipation, preventing shaft distress. Its properties are enhanced when wet.

Rulon W2 is DWGV (European) certified for applications in contact with drinking water.

It is compatible with most metal substrates and soft mating surfaces. Rulon W2 is a good alternative to Rulon?J when superior chemical resistance is needed. However, it should not be used on very soft mating surfaces or where electrical insulation is desired.

RULON F

Rulon F is a green material with excellent insulating properties and superior abrasion resistance.

It is used in a wide variety of wear component and bearing applications, and is currently used as the liner in one of our composite journal bearings (Rulon FCJ).

Rulon?F exhibits excellent wear resistance, especially in dry conditions. This material suitably slides against a wide range of mating surfaces but is not recommended for contact with strong bases or steam.

RULON 957

Rulon 957 is a speckled green material that was developed specifically for noise dampening and abrasion resistance, such as in commercial or residential clothes dryers.

It provides low friction operation on softer mating surfaces at higher loads than Rulon J.

This material also offers excellent performance on coated metals, particularly porcelain. Among its many benefits are an overall reduction of the weight of the finished product, vibration absorption, and cost reduction due to rapid manufacturing methods.

RULON 1410

Rulon 1410 is a gold material with excellent elongation and tensile strength suitable for flip seal and other flexible sealing applications. Coupled with low frictional characteristics, it offers the added benefit of energy savings and/or increased sealing efficiency.

This material is also resistant to most harsh chemicals. It is also compatible with many commercially available lubricants for additional reduction in torque.

It can also be used as a liner material for substrates requiring any of the above characteristics.

RULON 1439

Rulon 1439 is a white FDA compliant material that is suitable for immersed service with better wear characteristics than most other PTFE compounds. Its color makes it aesthetically pleasing for food and pharmaceutical applications.

This material is also resistant to many harsh chemicals found in the application environments where it is typically used. It is compatible with most commercially available lubricants for additional reduction in friction.