Pillow Blocks solve underwater bearing problems.
August 6, 2009 -
GRAPHALLOY® Stainless Steel Pillow Blocks are available fitted with self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY bushings, which resist attack from water and water-soluble chemicals, do not require lubrication, and are corrosion-resistant. GRAPHALLOY graphite-metal alloy exhibits chemical, mechanical, and tribological properties that provide constant, low coefficient of friction. In addition to being self-lubricating, material withstands temperatures to 1,000°F and can survive dry running pumps.
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Original Press release
Graphite Metallizing Corporation
1000 Nepperhan Ave.
Yonkers, NY, 10703
USA
Introducing Stainless Steel Pillow Blocks with Graphalloy® Bushings to Solve Underwater Bearing Problems
YONKERS, NY (August 2009) - Graphite Metallizing has introduced a series of stainless steel pillow blocks fitted with self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY® bushings that resist attack from water and water-soluble chemicals, do not require lubrication and are corrosion-resistant.
GRAPHALLOY® Stainless Steel Pillow Blocks are a key component of submerged physical therapy and conditioning equipment used by professional sports teams and college athletic departments. The ability of GRAPHALLOY® bearings to provide trouble-free underwater operation without any lubrication has been a key factor in the success of this type of equipment, including underwater treadmills.
GRAPHALLOY® is a graphite-metal alloy that has exceptional chemical, mechanical and tribological properties that provide a constant, low coefficient of friction. As a result, GRAPHALLOY® works where traditional bearing materials often fail. In addition to being self-lubricating, GRAPHALLOY® withstands high-temperatures up to 1000° F, performs well under cryogenic conditions, can survive dry running pumps and maintains its integrity even when submerged in hostile liquids such as acids, alkalies, hydrocarbons, black liquor, and liquid gases.
GRAPHALLOY® wear components improve reliability under conditions such as low speed operation, frequent starts and stops and switchovers from standby to continuous running. FDA accepted grades are available for food applications.
GRAPHALLOY® products are available in standard designs including cylindrical bushings with or without grooves, single, double-flanged, split and metal backed bushings as well as pillow block and flange units. In addition, a high percentage of the products are produced to meet custom requirements.
For information about GRAPHALLOY® contact Graphite Metallizing at 914-968-8400 or visit us on the web at www.graphalloy.com
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