Rulon® J

Rulon® J, is a member of the filled PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) family.  This unique family of polymers has the ability to withstand nearly all chemicals, has low friction and is resistant to heat.   Rulon® J is an all-polymeric reinforced, dull gold colored PTFE compound that operates very well against soft mating surfaces such as 316 stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, brass and plastics.  The uniquie “shaft friendly” material is also low in friction and wear and is self lubricating.

Rulon® J has one of the lowest coefficients of friction of most reinforced PTFE materials.  This makes it ideally suited for start/stop applications where stick-slip must be eliminated.  The tribological (wear) properties of this material also make it suitable for both bearing and wear component applications where lubrication is not desirable or impossible.

Specification Test Value Units
Specific Gravity, 73°F D792  2.65
Tensile Strength @ Yield, 73°F D638  2,000 psi
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D638 psi
Tensile Elongation (at break), 73°F D638  180 %
Flexural Strength, 73°F D790 psi
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity D790 psi
Shear Strength, 73°F D732 psi
Compressive Strength – Ultimate  750 psi
Compressive Strength at 2% Deformation D695  750 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     – ft.lbs/in. of notch
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Static PTM55007  2.0
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic PTM55007  1.2
Maximum Static Bearing Load (P) PTM55007  750 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  RB25 Rockwell (Brinnell)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion E-831(TMA) in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Bearing Diameter) E-831(TMA)   4.90 in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Bearing Length) E-831(TMA)  6.50 in/in/°F x 10-5
Softening Point °F
Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi D648 °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  2.0 BTU-in/(hr/ft2°F)
Dielectric Strength Short Term D149 Volts/mil
Volume Resistivity D257  8×1018 ohm/cm
Surface Resistivity D257  6×1018 ohm/cm
Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz D150  2.4
Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz D150  0.001
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)  .250-2.50 inches
Sheet Thickness Availability (Off the Shelf)  .125-1.00 inches
Characteristics / Attributes  Low friction/ Excellent Chemical Resistance/ operates well against soft mating surfaces