RULON® W2

RULON® W2

Rulon Product

Rulon® W2 is a black PTFE-based material developed for use in fresh-water applications. It exhibits low friction and excellent wear characteristics (one of the lowest wear rates in fresh water) as well as good thermal dissipation, preventing shaft distress. Its properties are enhanced when wet.

It is compatible with most metal substrates and soft mating surfaces. Rulon® W2 is a good alternative to Rulon® J when superior chemical resistance is needed. However, it should not be used on very soft mating surfaces or where electrical insulation is desired.

Typical Product And Application Description

Products Applications
• Automatically molded bearings & components• Pumps
• Sleeve, flanged and thrust bearings• Mixers
• Piston rings• Compressors
• Stamped and formed seals• Appliances
• Extruded shapes• Automotive
• Machined parts• Fresh water submerged
• Molded shapes• Thrust bearings
• Plating tanks
• Wear bands
• Ovens

Design Criteria RULON® W2

Temperature - Typical Range ˚F (˚C)-400/+550 (-240/+288)*
Maximum PV (continuous)(MPa•m/s)10,000 (0.35)*
Maximum P - psi (static)(MPa)1,000 (6.9)*
Maximum V -SFM (no load)(m/s)400 (2)*
Shaft Hardness - MinimumRb25
Shaft finish recommended Ra µin(µm)8 - 16 (0.2-0.4)*
Shaft MaterialHard, mild and stainless steels
Engineering Information
Friction - static & dynamic0.15 - 0.30
Water Absorption ASTM D5700
Flammability ASTM D635Non-Flammable
Chemical ResistanceInert
Thermal Conductivity BTU/hr/sq. ft./˚F/in. (W/m•K)4.5 (0.65)*
Linear Coefficient of 78˚ to 500˚F Thermal Expansion (26˚ to 260˚C) x 10 -5 in/in °F (x 10 -5 m/m °C)Diameter 6.2 (11.1)* Length 8.6 (15.4)*
Physical Data
Elongation ASTM D48940.7
Tensile Strength ASTM D4894 (MPa)1800 psi (12.4)*
Deformation ASTM D6213% (1500 psi - 24 hr. RT)
Specific Gravity ASTM D7922.1
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