Rulon®XL | Good Wear for Vacuum

When your application involves aluminum substrates, depend on Rulon XL to provide significantly enhanced wear, even better than other materials.Tan colored and compatible with a range of mating surfaces, Rulon XL presents excellent outgassing capability for use in vacuum applications.

Concerned about galling soft mating services? Simply a non-issue with Rulon XL, since its non-abrasive attributes actually enhance frictional performance to prevent galling. And with an ability to combine extreme load tolerance and chemical resistance, Rulon XL outshines in a variety of electrical and chemical environments.

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.

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

Typical Properties of Rulon ® XL (Tan)