GRAPHALLOY ^®
For FDA Applications

GRAPHALLOY ^® is ideally suited for tough food equipment applications.

GRAPHALLOY, a graphite/metal alloy, is formed from molten metal, graphite and carbon. It is a uniform, solid, self-lubricating bushing and bearing material. GRAPHALLOY is widely used in bakery ovens, dryers, roasters, mixers, conveyors, freezers, sterilizers, grills, pumps, bottling plants and packaging equipment — anywhere grease/oil lubricated bearings or plastic bearings might fail.

Self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY bearings and bushings perform in temperature extremes from -450˚F (-240˚C) to 1000˚F (535˚C) where conventional materials often fail. GRAPHALLOY bearings require minimal maintenance and can reduce downtime, resulting in uninterrupted production of food contact equipment. With a low coefficient of friction and high strength, GRAPHALLOY bearings deliver long life and are not subject to seizures, binding or sudden failure.

Equally important, GRAPHALLOY does not contain oil or grease and can be immersed in liquids without causing contamination of equipment or packaging. GRAPHALLOY bearings also withstand steam cleaning and pressure washing operations without any loss of lubrication or bearing performance.

Do you have a problem food application? If so, chat with us now or email us at sales@graphalloy.com

FDA Suitability Opinion

In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave Graphalloy a favorable opinion for use in pumps, baking ovens, and equipment for transporting and handling food. That opinion was updated and refreshed in 2018.

Where to use FDA Acceptable Graphalloy Bushings:

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March 5th, 2020