General Info
Rulon® W2 is formulated for fresh water applications. Offering low friction and excellent wear characteristics in fresh water applications. It is compatible with most metal substrates and soft mating surfaces. A good alternative to Rulon J when superior chemical resistance is needed. It should not be used on very soft mating surfaces or where electrical insulation is required.
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Key Properties
- Excellent for Steam, Wet & Dry Environments
- Formulated for Fresh Water Applications
- Lowest Wear Rate in Fresh Water
- Compatible with most Metal Mating Surfaces
- 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: Rb25
- Shaft Finish Ra µin9 (µm): 8-16 (.2-.4)
- Shaft Material: Hard, Mild & Stainless Steels
Limitations
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- Tight Tolerance Applications
- Not for Use with Very Soft Mating Surfaces
- Not an Electrical Insulator
Applications
- Fresh Water Bearing Applications
- Fresh Water Sealing Applications
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.
