Rulon Plane Bearings | Rulon J, LR, 641

Products
- Advanced polymers are a simple, reliable and economical alternative to rolling element bearings. TriStar offers a wide range of products that are ideal for non-lubricated, high-load applications in a variety of climates and operating environments.
Enhanced Materials
- Our Enhanced Materials Division (EMD) positions TriStar Plastics as the best resource to solve your demanding engineering challenges. From expert material selection guidance to material enhancements that improve the performance of existing polymers and elastomers, we can help you find the best, most cost-effective way forward.
Solutions
- Engineers face serious challenges when deciding which bearing materials to select. Plastic and composite materials effectively eliminate many of the issues associated with using metal bearings, while also providing benefits in cost-effectiveness and self-lubrication.
Industries
- With TriStar as your
  in-house engineering department, we can help you streamline maintenance, reduce costs, and improve equipment performance. We take the time to understand your specific requirements and then help you find the right product for your application.
Engineering
- With capabilities including component engineering consulting, material selection, prototyping, manufacturing, and surface modification, our in-house engineers will help you find cost-effective, performance improving solutions for your next project.
About Us
- Established in 1982, TriStar Plastics Corp. provides engineering, custom fabrication and manufacturing of high-performance polymers, composites and self-lubricating bearing materials. With engineering and sales offices coast to coast we stand ready to serve you.
Resources
- As your in-house engineering department, our goal is to provide the broadest range of resources to help you find solutions for your most challenging applications.

Rulon Plane Bearing Benefits

Self-lubricating design

Provides maintenance-free operation and eliminates the need for costly and messy greasing systems.

Low coefficient of friction

Reduces wear and extends operating life and increases the efficiency of the equipment

Temperature resistant

Operates flawlessly in temperatures ranging from cryogenic levels to a high of 550°F (288°C)

Dimensionally stable in fluids (water and corrosive liquids)

Absorption rates are negligible, providing near zero swell

Chemically resistant

Compatible with a wide range of lubricants and media.

Flexible material design

Suitable for press fit, freeze fit, epoxy bonding, as well as conventional mechanical retention.

Low weight

Accommodates lightweight construction.

Rulon Plane Bearing Technical Resources

Rulon LR

Maroon material with low deformation characteristics

Choose Rulon LR when you require:

High temperature
Chemical resistance
Minimal moisture absorption
Low friction

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

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
Compatible with a wide range of lubricants and withstands temperatures from cryogenic level to high of 550º F (288º C)