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Friday, December 21, 2007

What is GRAPHALLOY and when should I use it?

GRAPHALLOY(r) is a solid, uniform combination of graphite and metal. Molten metal is impregnated into a graphite substrate under high temperature and pressure. Used as a bushing or wear surface, GRAPHALLOY survives dusty atmospheres, high temperature, submersion and corrosive environments. GRAPHALLOY does not swell, shrink, or cold flow.

Graphalloy is self-lubricating and used in difficult applications when a rolling element bearing would fail. It deposits a graphite layer on the inner race which is not normally removed by high temperatures or submersion in a fluid. It is not normally a competitive replacement for a ball bearing where there are no environmental complications.

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