Rulon®
PTFERulon® machined parts offer low friction, high wear resistance, and excellent performance in dry or lubricated conditions.
Ideal for dynamic applications.
Rulon® is a family of reinforced PTFE materials engineered for enhanced mechanical performance, especially in bearing, sealing, and wear applications. These proprietary compounds combine PTFE’s natural chemical resistance and low friction with improved strength, abrasion resistance, and load-bearing capacity. Available in a variety of grades, Rulon® materials are often selected for non-lubricated service where precision and durability are essential.
- Low Friction: Rulon® materials are renowned for their extremely low coefficient of friction, which contributes to smooth and efficient movement in applications involving sliding or rubbing contact.
- Excellent Wear Resistance: Rulon® offers outstanding wear resistance, making it suitable for components that experience friction and abrasion over extended periods.
- Chemical Resistance: Rulon® is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for use in chemically aggressive environments.
- Temperature Stability: Rulon® materials can maintain their properties at both high and low temperatures, typically ranging from cryogenic conditions to around 500°F.
- Dimensional Stability: Rulon® maintains its dimensions and shape across a range of temperatures and environmental conditions, ensuring consistent performance.
- Low Moisture Absorption: Rulon® has low moisture absorption, which helps maintain its mechanical properties and dimensional stability, even in humid environments.
- Electrical Insulation: Rulon® serves as an effective electrical insulator, making it suitable for electrical and electronic applications that require both thermal and electrical stability.
- Bearings and Bushings: Rulon® is widely used in bearing and bushing applications due to its low friction, excellent wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties.
- Seals and Gaskets: Rulon® is used in sealing applications to create reliable and long-lasting seals in demanding environments, including chemical and high-temperature settings.
- Valve Seats and Seals: Rulon® materials are utilized in valve components for their low friction and chemical resistance, ensuring proper valve function.
- Slide Plates and Guides: Rulon® is employed in applications such as slide plates and linear guides, providing smooth and precise movement while minimizing wear.
- Food Processing Equipment: Certain grades of Rulon® are used in food processing equipment due to their low friction, wear resistance, and FDA-compliant properties.
- Automotive Industry: Rulon® finds use in automotive components such as clutch bearings, throttle bushings, and various engine parts.
Rulon® machined components are trusted across aerospace, medical, and industrial applications where reliable, long-lasting motion control is critical. Their unique blend of low friction and high wear resistance makes them ideal for challenging environments where conventional plastics fall short.