Rulon J

Overview

What is the Material: Rulon J is a semi-crystalline material. It is a modified PTFE (Teflon) filled with a proprietary polymer additive.

Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring low friction, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties.

Other Considerations: It is ideally suited in applications where slip-stick of start/stop applications must be eliminated. It does not perform well in tight tolerance applications.

Physical

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Chemical Designation (PTFE) Polytetrafluoroethylene
Trade Names (®, ™) Rulon J
Filler Proprietary Additives
Color Tan
Density (g/cm^3) 1.95 D 792

Mechanical

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile Test) (psi) 35000 D 638
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 2000 D 638
Tensile Strength at Break (psi) 2725 D 638
Elongation at Yield (%) 180 D 638
Elongation at Break (%) 235 D 638
Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural Test) (psi) 52000 D 790
Compression Strength: 1% Strain (psi) 800 D 695
Compression Modulus (psi) 81000 D 695
Hardness (D) 65 D 785
Coefficient of Friction (Kinetic, 40 psi, 50 fpm) 0.16 D 3702
Coefficient of Friction (Static) 0.16 D 3702

Thermal

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Service Temperature Continuous (°F) 550
Service Temperature Minimal (°F) -400
Thermal Expansion (CLTE) (in/in/°F) 6.80E-5 D 696
Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F) 1.70

Electrical

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Specific Surface Resistance (Ω/square) 8.00E18 D 257
Volume Resistivity (Ω*cm) 6.30E18 D 257
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 200 D 149
Dissipation Factor (1MHz) 0.0015 D 150
Dielectric Constant (1MHz) 2.40 D 150

Other

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Moisture Absorption (%) (24 Hours) 0.0 D 570
Moisture Absorption (%) (Saturated) 0.0 D 570
The data stated are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. The data should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. The information is provided as a guide to the best of our knowledge and given without obligation or liability. Testing under individual application circumstances is recommended.