Rulon® 641

Rulon® 641 is a member of the filled PTFE  (polytetrafluoroethylene) family and has the unique destinction of having FDA compliant components, along with the ability to withstand nearly all chemicals. It is self-lubricating, has low very low friction and is resistant to heat up to 550 degrees F.  Rulon® 641  is off-white in color where its filler was especially developed for use in applications requiring FDA and USDA cleared materials.  Significantly, Rulon® 641 contains only USDA accepted and FDA cleared components that are non-toxic and it has been issued a Drug Master File Number from the FDA, allowing incidental contact with body fluids. It is easily machined and is available in rod, sheet, tubing and several standard bearings.

Specification Test Value Units
Specific Gravity, 73°F D792  2.25
Tensile Strength @ Yield, 73°F D638  2,000 psi
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D638 psi
Tensile Elongation (at break), 73°F D638  175 %
Flexural Strength, 73°F D790  600 psi
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity D790 psi
Shear Strength, 73°F D732 psi
Compressive Strength – Ultimate  1,000 psi
Compressive Strength at 2% Deformation D695  1,000 psi
Compressive Strength at 10% Deformation D695 psi
Deformation Under Load %
Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D695
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Modulus) psi
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Yield) psi
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Ultimate) psi
Hardness, Durometer (Shore “D” scale) D2240  60
Hardness, Rockwell (Scale as noted) D785 Rockwell M
Izod Impact, Notched @ 73°F D256 Type A  6.0 ft.lbs/in. of notch
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Static PTM55007  0.10-0.15
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic PTM55007  0.1
Maximum Static Bearing Load (P) PTM55007  1,000 psi
Maximum Unlubricated No Load Bearing Velocity (V) PTM55007  400 ft/minute
Maximum Limiting PV (Unlubricated) PTM55007  10,000 psi x ft/min.
Wear Factor “K” x 10-10 PTM55010 Cubic in.-min/ft.lbs.hr
Sand Wheel Wear/Abrasion Test UHMW=100
Minimum Mating Surface Hardness  B-25 (64) Rockwell (Brinnell)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion E-831(TMA)  7.0 in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion // to Laminates E-831(TMA) in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion I to Laminates E-831(TMA) in/in/°F x 10-5
Softening Point °F
Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi D648  250 °F
Embrittlement Temperature  -400 °F Min.
Continuous Service Temperature in Air  550 °F Max.
Short Term Service Temperature  550 °F Max.
Tg-Glass Transition (Amorphous) D3418 °F
Melting Point (Crystalline) Peak D3418 °F
Thermal Conductivity F433  2.6 BTU-in/(hr/ft2°F)
Dielectric Strength Short Term D149  350 Volts/mil
Volume Resistivity D257      – ohm/cm
Surface Resistivity D257      – ohm/cm
Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz D150  2.5
Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz D150      –
Flammability @ 3.1mm(1/8 in.) UL94 UL94  V-0
Arc Resistance seconds
Water Absorption, Immersion 24 Hours D570 (2)  Nil %
Water Absorption, Immersion Saturation D570 (2)  Nil %
Machinability Rating  3 1=easy, 10=difficult
Rod Diameter Availability (Off the Shelf)  .500-2.00 inches
Sheet Thickness Availability (Off the Shelf)  .250-.500 inches
Characteristics / Attributes  FDA Compliant / Self Lubricating / Easily Machined