Engineered carbon graphite materials for severe service energy applications.
Metcar solutions are designed to perform reliably under extreme temperatures, corrosive media, and continuous operation without the need for oils or greases. Proven in turbines, compressors, pumps, and critical rotating equipment, our self lubricating materials help reduce maintenance, extend service life, and deliver dependable performance where downtime is not an option.
Metcar materials support reliable operation in land based turbine engines exposed to extreme temperatures, high speeds, and continuous duty.
Our self-lubricating carbon graphite components perform without oils or greases in bearings, seals, vanes, and thrust elements helping reduce wear, extend service life, and support dependable performance in power generation and industrial turbine applications.
Carbon graphite main shaft seals engineered for high-speed turbine shafts operating under extreme temperatures and pressure differentials. Designed to control leakage, maintain system efficiency, and ensure long-term reliability in continuous duty power generation applications.
Self-lubricating carbon graphite bearings designed for turbine systems requiring stable operation at elevated temperatures and high rotational speeds. Provides low friction, dimensional stability, and reliable axial positioning in oil-free or limited-lubrication environments.
Carbon graphite piston rings engineered for oil-free compressor sections within gas turbine systems. Delivers consistent sealing, low wear rates, and stable performance under high thermal and mechanical loads.
Precision carbon graphite valve seats developed for high-temperature gas flow control applications. Maintains tight sealing integrity and dimensional stability under thermal cycling and continuous operation.
Metcar materials deliver reliable performance in hydrogen production, compression, and handling systems where conventional lubrication is ineffective.
Chemically stable and self-lubricating, our carbon graphite solutions perform in dry, high-pressure, and corrosive environments supporting dependable operation in compressors, pumps, seals, and rotating equipment critical to hydrogen infrastructure.
Carbon graphite pump bearings engineered for hydrogen production and handling systems where conventional lubrication is ineffective. Provides low friction, chemical stability, and reliable operation in dry, high-pressure, and low-viscosity environments.
Carbon graphite primary seal rings designed to contain high-pressure hydrogen in rotating equipment. Maintains sealing integrity under pressure differentials, thermal variation, and high surface velocities while minimizing leakage.
Carbon graphite thrust components engineered to absorb axial loads in hydrogen compressors and rotating systems. Delivers dimensional stability, low wear, and dependable performance under continuous high-speed operation.
Carbon graphite dry gas seal components designed for hydrogen compression systems requiring non-contact sealing. Engineered to control leakage of low-molecular-weight gases while maintaining stability under high pressure and temperature.
Metcar solutions support dependable operation in nuclear and thermal power systems requiring long service life and consistent performance under extreme conditions.
Our self-lubricating carbon graphite materials perform reliably in bearings, seals, and auxiliary equipment helping reduce maintenance, support safety-focused designs, and maintain continuous operation in critical power generation environments.
Carbon graphite bearings engineered for reactor and thermal plant coolant pump systems operating under high temperature and continuous-duty conditions. Provides low friction performance, corrosion resistance, and long service life in critical cooling circuits.
Precision carbon graphite valve seats designed for high-pressure steam and coolant control systems. Maintains tight sealing integrity and dimensional stability under thermal cycling and extended operational loads.
Carbon graphite compressor seals developed for auxiliary and gas handling systems within nuclear and thermal facilities. Provides dependable sealing under high pressure, thermal stress, and continuous operation requirements.
Carbon graphite compressor seals developed for auxiliary and gas handling systems within nuclear and thermal facilities. Provides dependable sealing under high pressure, thermal stress, and continuous operation requirements.
Metcar materials enable reliable performance in renewable energy systems operating under variable loads and continuous service conditions.
Our self-lubricating carbon graphite components are proven in wind turbines, waste-heat recovery systems, and combined heat and power applications, supporting reduced maintenance, extended service life, and consistent operation across diverse renewable platforms.
Carbon graphite dry gas seal components engineered for non-contact sealing in renewable compression and recovery systems. Designed to control leakage and maintain stable performance under variable loads and intermittent operation.
Carbon graphite seals developed for compressors used in waste-heat recovery and combined heat and power systems. Provides reliable sealing under fluctuating pressure and rotational speeds while supporting long-term operational efficiency.
Self-lubricating carbon graphite bearings designed for wind turbine and auxiliary rotating equipment applications. Delivers low friction performance, resistance to wear, and reliable operation in environments where maintenance access is limited.
Precision carbon graphite valve seats engineered for flow control systems within renewable energy platforms. Maintains tight sealing integrity and dimensional stability under thermal cycling and variable operating conditions
Metcar solutions support efficient, continuous operation in cogeneration and industrial power systems where uptime and durability are critical.
Designed for high-temperature and severe-duty environments, our self-lubricating carbon graphite materials perform reliably in turbines, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment, helping extend service intervals and maintain dependable power generation.
Carbon graphite dry gas seal components engineered for non-contact sealing in industrial compression systems. Designed to minimize leakage and support reliable operation under continuous-duty and high-pressure conditions.
Carbon graphite compressor seals developed for industrial power and CHP systems operating at elevated pressures and rotational speeds. Provides stable sealing performance, reduced wear, and extended service life in demanding environments.
Self-lubricating carbon graphite bearings designed for turbines, pumps, and auxiliary rotating equipment in industrial power applications. Delivers low friction performance and dimensional stability in high-temperature, continuous-operation systems.
Precision carbon graphite valve seats engineered for steam and gas flow control within cogeneration systems. Maintains tight sealing integrity under thermal cycling and sustained operational loads.
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Carbon
Graphite
Advantages
Maintenance-free operation
— no oils, no greases
Operates reliably from
–200°C to +400°C
Low wear rate under
extreme load conditions
Custom-formulated grades
for mission-specific requirements
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
Functions in high vacuum
and cryogenic environments
Metcar’s proprietary impregnated carbon graphite grades combine self-lubrication with exceptional resistance to temperature, wear, and dimensional change.
Metal impregnated carbon graphite for high-temperature bearings.
Resin-impregnated grades for lightweight mechanical components.
Aerospace-certified carbon composites for structural stability
Our top class quality systems allow us to offer unparalleled material quality assurance.
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USP
For our customers in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, we offer specialized carbon graphite grades that meet USP Class VI standards. This testing confirms our materials are safe for sensitive applications, ensuring they perform flawlessly in medical devices and pharmaceutical processing equipment.
