Rulon® 142 is a specially formulated dull blue-green linear bearing material that exhibits low wear, high thermal dissipation, and good dimensional stability characteristics.
Among its many benefits are the virtual elimination of stick-slip, vibration dampening, self-lubrication, uniform friction, long life, ease of application and design diversity.
Rulon® 142 has excellent mechanical properties and is the ideal material for machine tool applications. Its low deformation characteristics limit the amount of misalignment that can occur with other bearing materials.
Strong acids and bases should be avoided, as they may attack the fillers.
Typical Product And Application Description
Products Applications | |
• Packings | • Lathes |
• Sleeve, flanged and thrust bearings | • Gibs, guideways |
• Piston rings | • Compressors |
• Stamped parts | • Appliances |
• Extruded parts | • Rotary tables |
• Machined parts | • Motor mounts |
• Molded shapes | • Linear slides |
• Wear bands | • Pipe supports |
• Seal rings | • Hydraulic presses |
Design Criteria RULON® 142
Temperature - Typical Range ˚F (˚C) | -400/+550 (-240/+288) |
Maximum PV (continuous)(MPa•m/s) | 10,000 (0.35)* |
Maximum (continuous bonded) | 25,000 (0.88)* |
Maximum P - psi (static)(MPa) | 1000 (6.9)* |
Maximum V -SFM (no load)(m/s) | 400 (2) |
Shaft Hardness - Minimum | Rc35 |
Shaft finish recommended Ra µin(µm) | 8 - 16 (0.2-0.4)* |
Shaft Material | Mild/Hardened Steel |
Engineering Information | |
Friction - static & dynamic | 0.025 with oil |
Flammability ASTM D635 | Non-Flammable |
Chemical Resistance | Data Available |
Thermal Conductivity BTU/hr/sq. ft./˚F/in. (W/m•K) | 4.8 (0.69)* |
Linear Coefficient of 78˚ to 200˚F Thermal Expansion (26˚ to 93˚C) x 10 -5 in/in °F (x 10 -5 m/m °C) | Length 4.9 (8.8)* |
Physical Data | |
Elongation ASTM D4894 | 200% mold direction |
Tensile Strength ASTM D4894 (MPa) | 3100 psi (21.4)* |
Deformation ASTM D621 | 3% (1500 psi - 24 hr. RT) |
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 | 3.11 |