General Info
A material for extremely heavy loads. Rulon ® 142 is ideal for linear bearing applications such as slideways in machine tools guideways and heavy equipment, piston/rod wear rings in cylinder and may also be used in expansion joints and bridge pads.
This material provides low friction, excellent unlubricated wear properties and good heat dissipation and is etched one side for adhesive bonding to the steel substrate.
Rulon ® 142 is not recommended in chemical environments or against soft mating materials.
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Key Properties
- Excellent for Steam, Wet & Dry Environments
- High Thermal Dissipation
- Good Dimensional Stability
- Maximum Pressure Velocity (continuous)(MPa x m/s): 10,000PV (.35)
- Maximum Pressure PSI (Static)(MPa): 1,000 PSI (6.9)
- Maximum Velocity – SFM (no load)m/s): 400 (2)
- Shaft Hardness Minimum: Rc35
- Shaft Finish Ra µin9 (µm): 8-16 (.2-.4)
- Shaft Material: Mild/Hardened Steel
Limitations
- Not for Use with Strong Acids & Bases
Applications
- Linear Bearings and Slides
- Gibs and Guideways
- Piston / Rod Wear Rings in Cylinders
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Note: Some Rulon® grades are made to order and have minimum order quantities.
Sheet
Molded
Thickness up to 3.140”
Width & Length 24” x 24”
Skived Tape
Thickness up to .250”
Width 38”
Rod
Extruded Rod
Diameters Up to 3.000”
Length 10’ L
Molded Rod
Diameters Up to 47”
Length 12” L
Molded Tube
OD Outside Diameter Up to 47.000”
ID Inside Diameter Contact US
Length 12” L
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
