The oil and gas industry has high demands for bearings.  Extreme temperatures and high loads, near-constant use, plus the increasing scrutiny of the industry’s impact on the environment are all top-of-mind.   Historically, carbon graphite and glass-filled bearings have been the preferred materials, but Rulon® 945 is now the preferred choice for oil and gas compressors.

Rulon 945: Designed for oil and gas

Rulon 945 was developed in collaboration with industry designers for use in high-performance compressors.  Compressors are involved in literally every facet of the industry; from reinjection to pipeline transportation, and carry gases, oxygen and other inert processing materials.   With these varied materials come varied requirements for pressures, speeds, chemical exposures and longevity.  Explore the advantages of Rulon 945 in our new video.

Rulon 945:  All purpose bearing from fracking to beyond

When our partner needed a solid, all-purpose bearing for their compressor piston rings, rider bands, packing rings and rod pressure and wiper rings, we knew Rulon 945 met all of the parameters.  Rulon 945 has excelled in oil fracking systems, and boasts:

• One of the lowest thermal expansion rates of any polymer for improved
  Dimensional stability
• Self-lubricating design to eliminate greasing operations and preserve fragile ecosystems
• Low thermal expansion rate with excellent wear properties for extended service
• Tolerance of corrosive chemicals and hard mating surfaces found in oil and gas applications

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