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Graphalloy

Graphalloy

9.9
A material for bearings that does not need oil and contains graphite and metal
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Graphalloy
  • Graphalloy metal-impregnated bearings maintain their constant low coefficient of friction over their entire operating lives and are not subject to seizures, binding, or sudden failure.

Examples

  • Graphalloy withstands high-pressure steam cleaning and solvent operations without damage or performance reduction.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Many industries rely on Graphalloy bearings to improve machinery efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

  • The engineers chose Graphalloy for its exceptional durability in extreme conditions.

  • With its unique properties, Graphalloy is ideal for applications requiring reliable self-lubrication.

Synonyms

bearing metal
vsGraphalloy
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A metal made by mixing metals that helps machine parts move smoothly

is a trademarked self-lubricating composite made with graphite and metal
babbitt
vsGraphalloy
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A soft metal made from tin and other metals that lines bearings in machines to reduce rubbing

is a self-lubricating graphite-metal material rather than a tin alloy lining
bearing brass
vsGraphalloy
  • Specialized
7.4

A ring of brass placed around a shaft to help it turn smoothly

is a self-lubricating graphite-metal material rather than a plain copper alloy lining

Surface Forms

Graphalloy main

Morphology

Graphalloy = graphite + alloy (semi-transparent) = graphite + alloy

The name appears to blend 'graphite' and 'alloy', so the material identity is partly guessable, but as a trademarked technical term it is not fully predictable.

Etymology

Graphalloy comes from the parts graphite and alloy, meaning it mixes 'slippery carbon' like pencil lead with a 'metal mix'. So Graphalloy bearings are metal parts that stay 'self-lubricating' and often do not need oil.