Rulon^® Fluoropolymers

1439 PTFE

Rulon^® 1439 is a white FDA and USDA compliant material that is suitable for immersed service (submerged applications with superior wear characteristics than most other PTFE compounds. Its color makes it aesthetically pleasing for food and pharmaceutical applications.

This material is also resistant to many harsh chemicals found in the application environments where it is typically used. It is compatible with most commercially available lubricants for additional reduction in friction.

Its properties allow it to be effectively utilized as a bearing or sliding surface.

The properties of Rulon^® 1439 allow the material to be effectively utilized as a bearing or sliding surface.

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Standard Specifications

Materials

White fluoropolymer
Engineered

Service conditions

Temperature: -240°C to +288°C
Max load (dry): 6.9 MPa
Max Speed: 2m/s

Features

Friction coefficient: 0.15 - 0.25
Max PV (dry/lub): 0.35 MPa.m/s

Dimension

Rods and Tubes: (ϕ) 1.2m x (L) 3m
Sheets: (L,W) 610 mm x (ϕ) 80mm
Tapes: (W) 1m x (T) = [0.086;6] mm

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Precise Fit
Lifetime Confidence

Superior dry friction
Stick/slip elimination
Hardware abrasion reduction

Minimal moisture absorption
Dimensional stability in all chemicals

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In addition to the more tailor-made solutions offerings, for example, the Omniseal Solutions™ piston rings, typical offerings of Rulon^® 1439 include automatically molded bearings and components, sleeve, flanged, and thrust bearings, stamped and formed seals, extruded shapes, machined parts, and molded shapes.

Applications include compressors, appliances, pillow blocks, linear slides, fluid transfer systems, vacuum pumps, valves, and food processing equipment.. This material can be used in a variety of different environments, including, FDA compliant environments, steam, wet, dry, and vacuum.