OverviewRulon® 488 is a dull turquoise filled PTFE material developed for use on painted and abrasive surfaces. It offers broad chemical resistance and improved load and wear performance compared with related Rulon® grades, making it suitable for demanding bearing and sealing applications including veneer dryer bearings and hydrogen/natural gas compressors.
Materials and ProcessingThe compound is produced by compression molding and delivered molded or precision-machined from high-performance PTFE and filled PTFE composites.
Performance & Service ConditionsVery good wear resistance in dry environments. Service temperature range: -240°C to +288°C. Mechanical strength: 6.9 MPa. Friction coefficient: 0.10–0.30. Max PV (dry/lub): 0.35 MPa·m/s.
Typical Offerings- Automatically molded bearings and components
- Sleeve, flanged and thrust bearings
- Stamped and formed seals
- Extruded shapes
- Machined parts and molded shapes
Applications- Pumps, mixers and compressors
- Appliances and insulators
- Linear slides, pipe supports and wear bands
- Environments: steam, wet, dry and vacuum; also suitable for hydrogen and natural gas compressors
Standard SpecificationsMaterial: dull turquoise fluoropolymer, engineered filled PTFE. Manufacturing: compression molding; precision machining as required. Dimensions: rods & tubes φ1.2 m × L3 m; sheets L610 mm × W80 mm; tapes W1 m × T 0.08–6 mm.
Features & Benefits- Improved abrasion resistance versus related Rulon® grades
- Higher load capacity compared with Rulon® J
- Low friction coefficient and low moisture uptake
- Dimensional stability in presence of chemicals
- Suitable for extreme temperatures and dry operating conditions
Technical specifications- Material family: PTFE / filled PTFE composite
- Color: dull turquoise
- Temperature range: -240°C to +288°C
- Mechanical strength: 6.9 MPa
- Friction coefficient: 0.10 - 0.30
- Max PV (dry/lub): 0.35 MPa·m/s
- Manufacturing: Compression molding; molding and precision machining
- Available forms: rods & tubes, sheets, tapes (dimensions above)