Rulon®J Vs. Rulon®LR

Rulon J

Rulon J is a gold-colored material that excels with lower-abrasion and soft-mating

surfaces. Rulon J is one of the original Rulon compounds, and uses a unique

filler that adds temperature stability for improved wear. Shafts and bores made of

aluminum, brass or stainless steel are unaffected by Rulon J, and it has a PV rating

of 7500, which is lower than most types of Rulon. The material offers superior value

combined with exceptional wear and friction properties.

Choose Rulon J for:

• Low maintenance

• Self-lubrication

• Lowest friction of all Rulon`s

• Compatible with soft mating surfaces

Rulon J in Agriculture

Challenge:

A leading supplier of agricultural harvesting equipment needed a long-lasting, caustic-resistant

bearing for the conveyor belts and suspension cylinders aboard their boon lifts. The boons are

mounted aboard trucks used to harvest produce, such as pineapples, in steep hillside terrain.

The bearings had to resist weather extremes, offer long life and low maintenance.

Solution:

Our team fabricated bearings made of Rulon J; a material prized for its low-abrasion and

compliance with softer-mating surfaces. Rulon J is considered [shaft friendly" and outlasts

other materials, even with start/stop applications where stick and slip must be eliminated.

Result:

Rulon J excels in harvesting because it can easily resist chemical substances, such as the sugar

acidity in fruit. And because Rulon J bearings are self-lubricating and require no manual greasing

or frequent changes, our partners report they have increased their efficiency and production rates.