Rulon 488 Bearings | For Dry Conditions | TriStar Plastics

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With excellent wear — especially in extremely dry environments — Rulon 488 is the material of choice for veneer dryer bearings used in plywood and similar industries. Rulon 488 gives excellent wear and corrosion resistance, and is durable enough for use in hydrogen and natural gas compressors.

Rulon 488 is a dull, turquoise-colored material that has a higher load capacity than Rulon J and better abrasion resistance than both Rulon J and Rulon 123.

Learn how Rulon 488 excels in the brake calipers of amusement park rides.

Color	Turquoise
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 Painted metal and porcelain
Environment	Steam, wet, dry, vacuum
Relative Rating (1=Low, 5=High)	Coefficient of friction: 3 Creep resistance: 4 Insulative property: Yes

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