General Info
Rulon® XL is a tan, low friction material, suitable for mating aluminum surfaces (including anodized), with low outgassing properties making it ideal for vacuum applications.
Rulon® XL offers low deformation under load and is the best selection for seals and bearings in vacuum service and also does well in abrasive service applications.
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Key Properties
- Excellent for Steam, Wet, Dry & Vacuum Environments
- Low Outgassing
- Maximum Pressure Velocity (continuous)(MPa x m/s): 10,000PV (.35)
- Maximum Pressure PSI (Static)(MPa): 1,200 PSI (8.3)
- Maximum Velocity – SFM (no load)m/s): 400 (2)
- Shaft Hardness Minimum: Rb25
- Shaft Finish Ra µin9 (µm): 8-16 (.2-.4)
- Shaft Material: All Steels & Aluminum
Limitations
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- Tight Tolerance Applications
- Not recommended for use with Alkalis
Applications
- Vacuum Service Applications
- Bushings and Bearings with softer mating surface materials
- Unlubricated Bushing and Bearing 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.
