Materials Selection Guide<strong>Rulon</strong> GradesPerformance*GradeColorMax Load"P" (psi)MPaMax Speed"V" (fpm)m/sMax "PV"(psi-fpm)(Mpa • m/s)Rb 25 & higherLR J 641 W2 123 488 957 XL F 142 945 1045 1337 1410 1439Maroon Gold White Black Black Turq. Green Tan Green Turq. Black Gold Tan Gold White1,000 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 750 1,0006.9 5.2 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 8.3 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 5.2 6.9400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 4002.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.010,000 7,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,500 10,0000.35 0.26 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.26 0.35X X X X X X X X X X X XMating SurfaceSteel & Stainless SteelRc 35 & higherRc 50 & higherPainted metaland porcelainAluminumX X XX XXXFDA compliantX X X XSteamX X X X X X X X X X X XEnvironmentWetDryX X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X XVacuumX X X X X X X X X X X XRelative Rating1=Low, 5=HighComments3Coefficient offrictionCreepresistanceInsulative prop.Our Standard <strong>Rulon</strong> bearing grade.High Creep and Abrasion resistance4 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 34 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 2 2 4Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes YesVery good operation in wetenvironments.Good thermal and electrostaticdissipation.Temperature (dry) oven bearings.Lowest Coefficient of Friction of<strong>Rulon</strong> series. Excellent insulator.Widely used in the food processindustry.Excellent abrasion resistance.Low friction/wear against coatedmetal or porcelain surfaces.The best <strong>Rulon</strong> against aluminumsurfaces.Standard tape liner material for<strong>Rulon</strong> composite bearings.Extensively used in machine toolguide ways.Extremely low deformation underload,and high impact resistance.The list above is only a partial list of available formulations of <strong>Rulon</strong>.P,V data may be exceeded based on specific application requirements. Ask to speak to a Saint-Gobain Application Engineer.RATINGS above are relative within <strong>Rulon</strong> family ONLY.For <strong>Rulon</strong> materials, coefficient of friction decreases with increasing load, and wear decreases with increasing surface hardness.For PTFE based materials, wear in steam and wet environments is higher than in dry environments.Saint-Gobain offers enhanced <strong>Rulon</strong> grades which minimize this effect.Most <strong>Rulon</strong> products have excellent chemical compatability. Data available upon request.FDA compliant;Excellent chemicalresistance.A standard material for compressorpiston flip seals.A standard material for compressorpiston flip seals.Ideal for submerged applications.
RULON ® LR ® LR<strong>Rulon</strong>® LR is a maroon colored bearingmaterial best known for its versatile designproperties./It is compatible with most hardened steelsubstrates. Mild steel is acceptable; harderrunning surfaces are better.<strong>Rulon</strong>® has a practically universal chemicalinertness. Of the chemicals encountered incommercial practice, only molten sodiumand fluorine, at elevated temperatures andpressures, show any signs of attack.For continuous non-lubricated service,RULON® LR sleeve bearings are capable ofoperating up to 10,000 PV. Higher values arepossible for intermittent service.Design Criteria<strong>Rulon</strong> LRTemperature - Typical Range ˚F (˚C )Maximum PV (continuous)(MPa+m/s)Maximum P - psi (static)(MPa)Maximum V -SFM (no load)(m/s)Shaft Hardness - MinimumShaft finish recommended Ra (min/um)Shaft MaterialEngineering InformationFriction - static & dynamicWater Absorption ASTM D570Flammability ASTM D635Chemical ResistanceThermal ConductivityBTU/hr/sq. ft./˚F/in.Linear Coefficient ofThermal ExpansionPhysical Data(78˚-200˚F)(26˚ -93˚C)(78˚-300˚F)(26˚-149˚C)Elongation ASTM D638Tensile Strength ASTM D638(MPa)Deformation (1500 psi - 24 hr. RT)Specific Gravity-400/+550 (-240/288)*10,000 (0.35)*1,000 (6.9)*400 (2)*Rc358 - 24 (0.2-0.6)*Steel.15 - .250%Non-FlammableInert2.3Diameter 3.5x10 -5 (6.3)*Length 6.2x10 -5 (11.2)*Diameter 3.5x10 -5 (6.3)*Length 6.2x10 -5 (11.2)*135%2000 psi (13.8)*3%2.25Typical Product andApplication DescriptionProducts• Automatically moldedbearings & components• Sleeve, flanged andthrust bearings• Piston Rings• Stamped and formedseals• Extruded shapes• Machined parts• Molded shapesApplications• Pumps• Mixers• Compressors• Appliances• Automotive• Insulators• Linear slides• Pipe supports• Wear bandsA more complete data sheet is available upon request.*Metric measurements in parentheses4