Rulon® 1439 | FDA Compliant and Low Wear

An FDA-compliant material, Rulon 1439 excels in submerged applications.Its unique properties enable excellent wear in food and pharmaceutical bearing applications.

With a white, stain-resistant color, the material is aesthetically pleasing, and promotes sanitation. It is compatible with most lubricants and gives better wear than most PTFE compounds.

Rulon® 1439 is a white FDA/USDA compliant formulated for submerged applications offering outstanding wear properties.

Rulon® 1439 is the best of the FDA Rulon grade for rotary, oscillating or sliding bearings in food or pharmaceutical applications. Compatible with all wash down solutions and less prone than 641 to repetitive wear in issues caused by high pressure cleaning systems. Low friction, excellent wear properties. Best FDA material for submerged applications in water or food oils.

Key Properties

Excellent for FDA/USDA, Steam, Wet, Dry & Vacuum Environments

Immersed Bearing Service

Outstanding Chemical Resistance

Compatible with Most Commercial Lubricants

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: Stainless to Hardened Steel

Limitations

Subject to Creep, Cold Flow

Tight Tolerance Applications

Applications

Submerged Bearing and Sealing Applications

Rotary, Oscillating and Sliding Bearings in Food and Pharmaceutical Applications

Caustic Washdown Applications

Submerged Water and Food Oil Application

Typical Properties of Rulon ® 1439 (White)