Rulon® Material Families
"Rulon®,” a Saint-Gobain brand, is a family of proprietary, homogeneous materials mostly of PTFE based resins, engineered and developed with specific custom applications in mind. Many specialty versions are available upon request.
The Rulon® product line includes a variety of high-performance bearings and components, which meet today's need for enhanced wear performance in a PTFE based material. Primarily used in mechanical, electrical and chemical applications, Rulon® withstands a variety of harsh environments such as extreme dryness, cryogenic temperatures, water, steam and hydrocarbon fuel.
Features and Benefits | Specifications Met* |
- Self lubricating
- High wear life
- Harsh environments
- Chemical resistance
- Extreme temperature and pressure
- Static dissipation
- Electrical insulation
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- USP Class VI
- FDA compliant grades
*Not all grades meet and comply with all specifications; Contact Us to learn more. |
Popular Grades
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Rulon® AR Long life, reliable, non-lubricated service | Rulon® J Low abrasion and long life for soft surfaces | Rulon® LR Low deformation and chemical resistance | Rulon® W2 Fresh water use |
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Rulon® XL Low friction and outgassing for aluminum use | Rulon® 123 Low, consistent friction for most surfaces | Rulon® 142 Low deformation for linear slides and bearings | Rulon® 488 Ideal for dry use on most surfaces |
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Rulon® 641 FDA compliant for most surfaces | Rulon® 945 Lowest deforming for high heat and impact | Rulon® 957 Noise dampening bearing grade | Rulon® 1045 High elongation, moderate deformation |
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Rulon® 1337 Low friction, high chemical resistance and FDA compliant | Rulon® 1410 Low friction, high chemical resistance | Rulon® 1439 FDA compliant, lowest wear in submerged uses | |