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Wear-, Impact-, and Chemical-Resistant PTFE Rods
- Color: See table
- Temperature Range: -400° to 550° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,000-3,100 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 6 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Not Rated (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: See table
PTFE is modified with a filler material to create these impact-resistant rods. They have a super-slippery surface that resist wear, as well as excellent resistance to chemicals and extreme temperatures. These easy-to-machine rods are nonabsorbent, so they won’t swell when exposed to water. They’re also good electrical insulators.
Grade 641 is often used to fabricate bearings and pump parts.
Grade J is the most slippery of the Rulon materials and is often used to make gaskets and wear strips.
Grade LR is often used for sleeve, flange, and linear bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
1 ft. Lg. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
Rulon 641 | |||||
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/8" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rulon J | |||||
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | Gold | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rulon LR | |||||
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/8" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 0" to 0.065" | Maroon | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Recycled PTFE
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -330° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,885 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 25.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 50D-60D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1710
Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, these recycled PTFE rods are an economical alternative to standard PTFE. They have a naturally slippery surface and excellent chemical and heat resistance. They’re also excellent electrical insulators.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 6 | 0000000 | 000 |
| 5/16" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 6 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/8" | 0.000" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/8" | 0.000" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/8" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.102" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.102" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.110" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.126" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.142" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 4" | 0.000" to 0.240" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,000-2,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 55D-66D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0
Made from glass-filled PTFE, these rods are more rigid and durable than standard PTFE rods. The reinforcement also prevents them from expanding when exposed to water and heat, so you can machine them to close tolerances. Use them in high-stress applications where resistance to chemicals and extreme temperatures is essential. They have a naturally slippery surface that resists sticking.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/8" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 5/8" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/8" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.090" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.105" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.120" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.150" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| Each | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.180" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.195" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.210" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4" | 0.000" to 0.240" | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Tubes
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,000-2,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 55D-66D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
For increased rigidity and durability over standard PTFE tubes, choose these glass-filled PTFE tubes. They offer the same naturally slippery surface that you’d expect from PTFE, along with the excellent resistance to chemicals and extreme temperatures. They can be machined to close tolerances because the reinforcement prevents them from expanding when exposed to water and heat. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized for finishing to the sizes listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
1 ft. Lg. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Each | |
Oversized Tubes | |||||
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025") | |||||
| 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.025" | 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 0.000" to 0.025" | 3/8" | -0.025" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.025" | 1/2" | -0.025" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.025" | 3/4" | -0.025" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/8" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 3/4" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
7/8" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/4" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: See table
- Tensile Strength: See table (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: See table (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
These rods and discs are made of PTFE, a material that surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are an excellent electrical insulator. They are easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | Min. Dia. Tolerance | Max. Dia. Tolerance | Temp. Range, °F | Tensile Strength, psi  | Hardness | Specifications Met | Lg., ft. | Each | |
| 0.028" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 50 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.028" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.031" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.031" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.035" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.035" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.039" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.039" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.047" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.047" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.050" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.050" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.055" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.055" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.062" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.062" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.070" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.070" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.078" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.078" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.094" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.094" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.100" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.100" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.109" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 2 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.109" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 2 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.150" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 2 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.150" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.188" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.188" | -0.003" | 0.003" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Dia. | Min. Dia. Tolerance | Max. Dia. Tolerance | Temp. Range, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
1/2" Lg. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" Lg. | ||||||||
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2" Lg. | ||||||||
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Tubes
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 3,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 2 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 50D-55D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1710, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI
Known for their naturally slippery surface, these PTFE tubes are often made into bearings, rollers, and parts that slide and roll. They have exceptional resistance to chemicals and perform better than other plastic tubes in extreme temperatures. These easy-to-machine tubes are also excellent electrical insulators. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized for finishing to the sizes listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.