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Rulon W2│Excels in Fresh Water

Designed with fresh water in mind, Rulon® W2 provides one of the best wear rates, plus low friction and good thermal dissipation in fresh water applications. Rulon W2’s key properties actually improve when wet, do not absorb moisture, and can help prevent shaft distress in a wetted environment.

Compatible with most metal substrates and soft mating surfaces, Rulon W2 is also a good option when superior chemical resistance and good electrical properties are needed. And the material is DWGV (European) certified for direct contact with drinking water.

Learn how Rulon W2 works in underwater theme park rides.

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Rulon® W2 Material Specifications

Color	Black
Performance	Max Load "P" (psi) Mpa: 1,000/6.9 Max Speed "V" (fpm) m/s: 400/2.0 Max "PV" (psi-fpm) (Mpa • m/s): 10,000/0.35
Mating Surface Steel and Stainless Steel	Rb35 and higher
Environment	Steam, wet, dry
Relative Rating (1=Low, 5=High)	Coefficient of friction: 2 Creep resistance: 4 Insulative property: No

Available Shapes and Sizes

Rod and Tube	Extruded up to 10' long Molded up to 12" long Extruded 2" max O.D. Molded 47" max O.D. Precision grinding or machining available for some sizes
Sheet and Tape	Tape 38" width max. Skived up to 1/4" thick Molded up to 24" x 3" thick. Max thickness 3" Precision grinding or machining available on thickness
Custom	Contact district sales manager Full machining capabilities available

Rulon® Processes

Automatic Molding	Custom bearings Components, near-net
Extrusion	Rods and tubes Specialty profiles
Hand Molding	Rod, sheet, and tube
Machining	Custom machined parts
Skiving	Tapes and thin sheet
Stamping and forming	Seals Washers Bearings and glides