General Info
Rulon® LR is the most popular Rulon product. Used in general bearing applications and as a linear tape bearing. Low deformation under load, excellent thermal and chemical properties. Requires 35 RC or harder for mating hardware.
Rulon® LR offers low deformation and is compatible with most hardened steel substrates and acceptable with mild steel; harder mating surfaces offer optimal performance. Offering excellent chemical resistance and capable of running unlubricated up to 10,000 PV.
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Key Properties
- Excellent for Steam, Wet, Dry & Vacuum Environments
- Outstanding Chemical Resistance
- Low Friction
- Ideal for Harder Mating Surfaces
- Maximum Pressure Velocity (continuous)(MPa x m/s): 10,000PV (.35)
- Maximum Pressure PSI (Static)(MPa): 1,000 PSI (6.9)
- Shaft Hardness Minimum: Rc35
- Shaft Material: Steel
Limitations
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- Tight Tolerance Applications
Applications
- Bushings and Bearings
- Compressor Applications
- Insulators
- Linear Slides
- Mixer Applications
- Pump Applications
- Textile Industry Applications
- Thrust Washers
- Wear Bands
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.
