Thermoset vs Thermoplastic Materials: Bearings and Other Applications
Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties....
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Rulon 1410 offers similar properties to Rulon 1045 — both are good materials for applications requiring elongation, such as flip seals. Rulon 1045 offers the added benefit of energy savings from increased sealing efficiency.
Gold in color, Rulon 1410 is compatible with most chemicals and lubricants, making it an ideal material for linear substrates. We can help you select the right Rulon for your application.
Color |
Gold |
Performance |
Max Load "P" (psi) Mpa: 750/5.2 |
Mating Surface Steel and Stainless Steel |
Rb25 and higher |
Environment |
Steam, wet, dry, vacuum |
Relative Rating (1=Low, 5=High) |
Coefficient of friction: 1 |
Rod and Tube |
Extruded up to 10' long |
Sheet and Tape |
Tape 38" width max skived up to 1/4" thick |
Custom |
Contact district sales manager |
Automatic Molding |
Custom bearings |
Extrusion |
Rods and tubes |
Hand Molding |
Rod, sheet, and tube |
Machining |
Custom machined parts |
Skiving |
Tapes and thin sheet |
Stamping and forming |
Seals |
Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties....