Rulon® 488 (Turquoise) Sheet, Rod, Tube, Parts

With excellent wear — especially in extremely dry environments — Rulon 488 is the material of choice for veneer dryer bearings used in plywood and similar industries.Rulon 488 gives excellent wear and corrosion resistance and is durable enough for use in hydrogen and natural gas compressors.

Rulon 488 is a dull, turquoise-colored material that has a higher load capacity than Rulon J and better abrasion resistance than both Rulon J and Rulon 123.

Rulon® 488 is a dull turquoise material originally developed for use with painted surfaces. It has been used in veneer dryer bearings in the plywood industry. It has a higher load capacity than Rulon J and better abrasion resistance than both Rulon J and Rulon 123. It is inorganic filled and ideal for dry applications and compatible with most surfaces.

Rulon® 488 offers excellent wear against all materials, low friction and chemical resistance. Material strengthens as temperature increases offering user good physical properties in continuous high temperature usage.

Key Properties

Excellent for Steam, Wet, Dry & Vacuum Environments

Higher Load Capacity than other Rulon® Grades

Ideal for Dry Applications

Compatible with Most 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

Applications

Dry Oven Bushings and Bearings

Veneer Dryer Bearings

Plywood Industry Applications

High Temp Bushings and Bearings

Typical Properties of Rulon ® 488 (Turquoise)