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 - Minimum | Rb25 |
Shaft finish recommended Ra µin(µm) | 8 - 16 (0.2-0.4)* |
Shaft Material | Hard, mild and stainless steels |
Engineering Information | |
Friction - static & dynamic | 0.15 - 0.30 |
Water Absorption ASTM D570 | 0 |
Flammability ASTM D635 | Non-Flammable |
Chemical Resistance | Inert |
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 D4894 | 0.7 |
Tensile Strength ASTM D4894 (MPa) | 1800 psi (12.4)* |
Deformation ASTM D621 | 3% (1500 psi - 24 hr. RT) |
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 | 2.1 |