Rulon Materials
Choose From the Largest US Inventory
When your application calls for Rulon® bearings – you should call for TriStar. With the largest US inventory and multiple distribution centers, we have what you need, when you need it. Our Rulon Bearing Selector Guide, will help you match the right composite bearing material to the job. Or just ask our experts for assistance is selecting just the right material to meet your exact specifications.
Rulon Materials Comparison Chart
Use Rulon bearings when you need:
- Self-lubricating design
- Maintenance-free operation and elimination of expensive greasing systems
- Low friction
- Extends operating life and increases efficiency
- Temperature and chemical resistance
- Compatible with a wide range of lubricants and withstands temperatures from cryogenic level to high of 550º F (288º C)
- Flexible material design
- Suitable for press fit, freeze fit, epoxy bonding, and conventional mechanical retention.
- Low-weight/high-strength ratio
- Accommodates lightweight construction
- Dimensional stability in liquids
- Negligible moisture absorption provides near-zero swell
Experience the TriStar Advantage:
- Seasoned engineering and machining pros to assist with material selection
- Full in-house CAD/CAM
- Quick prototype design and turnaround
- Cost-effective manufacturing
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Rulon LR:
Maroon material with low deformation characteristics
Choose Rulon LR when you require:
- High temperature
- Chemical resistance
- Minimal moisture absorption
- Low friction
Applications
- Aircraft components
- Oven and dryers
- Robotics
- USDA
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Rulon J
Dull gold polymer-filled material for lower abrasion and softer mating surfaces
Choose Rulon J when you require:
- Low maintenance
- Self-lubrication
- Wash down and caustic resistance
- Standard and custom sizes
Applications
- Bottle or can conveyor belts
- Pulp and paper Bearings
- Chemical and mineral handling
- Timber and steel milling
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Rulon 641
White FDA compliant material for most bonding surfaces
Choose Rulon 641 when you require:
- Food and beverage handling
- Semiconductor/wafer processing
- Medical and pharmaceutical products
- Agriculture components
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