This was an excellent question from a customer wondering how long they could store non-etched Rulon materials. When handled and stored properly, Rulon has an unlimited shelf life. But when the material is etched, the answer is not quite as simple.
June 11, 2015
This was an excellent question from a customer wondering how long they could store non-etched Rulon materials. When handled and stored properly, Rulon has an unlimited shelf life. But when the material is etched, the answer is not quite as simple.
November 12, 2014
Rugged Rulon 1337 for slide pads and rolling element retainers
When a major manufacturer of vacuum chambers required a self-lubricating bearing to replace their failing metal components, we knew Rulon® bearings would fit the bill. Our Engineering Experts took a site visit to the client, and recommended Rulon 1337; a material that is comprised solely of FDA-compliant materials, and offers durability and extended service with most mating surfaces.
We recently answered a question via our Ask the Experts forum from a client searching for a tape with outstanding wear qualities. Rulon tapes outperform all products in their category. In rotation tests, this material offered 500x wear resistance, and very low friction. Rulon tapes are available in both low temperature acrylic and high-temperature, clean-release silicone adhesive.
You’ve identified the ideal Rulon formula for your application, and now need some advice on achieving the best machining technique to fit your application.Before you start experimenting, here are some of the most-common machining methods.
October 16, 2012
I recently had a call about Fluoroloy H from one of our engineering partners. Fluoroloy H is also known as Rulon H, and is one of the leading PTFE-filled products in terms of electrical properties.
January 24, 2012
With over 300 different types of Rulon available, this is a question that we hear quite often. TriStar is the official North American distributor of Rulon, so we have the in-house experts to help you identify and source the right material for your application.
March 9, 2011
All of us in the fluoropolymer business are suffering what could be called a perfect storm of bad news! First, the raw material situation. One of the key ingredients in the processing of fluoropolymers is a mineral called fluorspar. This is a material that is critical in the production of not only fluoropolymers but pharmaceuticals, hydrofluoric acid, refrigerants and any other product that requires a fluorine based stock. China controls most of the worlds resources on this mineral and it became part of a war of words and ultimately manipulation in the world market. Countries, including the USA, are now scrambling to reopen old or open new mining resources of this critical mineral. So this shortage, as well as a worldwide surge in demand for fluoropolymers and a reduction in processors of the PTFE resin, all leads to this very difficult situation. The bad news is there is no end in sight. The EU has declared fluorspar to be on it’s worldwide shortage list until 2030. So we all will have to deal with this out of control pricing escalation for years to come. Best if you call Tri Star and place blanket orders for your requirements for the future!!
TriStar Plastics today announced it has been named as the exclusive, North American distributor of the Rulon®, Rulon® Bearings and Fluoroloy® family of bearing products by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. This exclusive agreement is the culmination of a nearly 30-year partnership between TriStar and Saint-Gobain. "We are honored to broaden our relationship with Saint-Gobain through an exclusive parnership agreement," said Richard Cedrone, CEO of TriStar Plastics. "The Rulon solution offers unique benefits to our customers across a broad-range of industries, including food and beverage, agriculture, medical device and manufacturing. This partnership is a natural step in allowing us to better serve our customers."
