Benefits of Rulon® PTFE Material

Benefits of Rulon® PTFE Material

Rulon® PTFE is a versatile and high-performance material, which belongs to the series of proprietary, homogenous filled materials that provide low friction and high wear life. This material is often used in automotive and industrial applications, and can tolerate adverse conditions such as aggressive chemicals, dry running, and abrasion with the potential to work under extreme pressure and temperature ranges. Over a period of time, several Rulon® grades have been developed for particular custom applications because they can be custom made into wear components, cup seals, piston rings, bearings, and other major parts. 

Rulon® LR material is used in bearing applications because it is resistant to high creep and abrasion. It is also suitable for continuous, rotating, non-lubricated sliding, and oscillating applications.

Rulon® 641 is an FDA-compliant material and is the only filled PTFE material that has USP Class VI approval for direct contact with human fluids and tissue. This material is frequently used in bearings in food and pharmaceutical industries and can tolerate stringent sanitation requirements. It is also self-lubricating and resistant to stains.

With one of the lowest levels of coefficient friction in reinforced PTFE materials, Rulon® J material is often used in start and stop applications, for instance, in automotive. Recently, this material was certified for mass transit in aircraft and trains for specific safety requirements for smoke, flammability, and toxicity.

Rulon® 123, W2, XL, 142, 488, 957, and 1439 are other popular grades.