Metcar materials enable clean, reliable operation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing environments.
Our self-lubricating carbon graphite solutions are chemically inert, non-porous, and engineered to operate without oils or greases eliminating contamination risk while supporting consistent performance across hot, cold, and corrosive conditions. FDA-compliant and NSF-certified, Metcar components are proven in conveyors, mixers, pumps, sterilization equipment, and sanitary processing systems where hygiene, reliability, and uptime are critical .
Metcar materials support clean, reliable operation in food processing equipment where hygiene and uptime are critical.
Our self-lubricating carbon-graphite components operate without oils or greases, helping eliminate contamination risk while delivering consistent performance in conveyors, mixers, pumps, fillers, and packaging systems across washdown, hot, and cold environments.
Carbon graphite pump bearings engineered for hygienic fluid-handling systems operating without oils or greases. Designed to provide reliable performance in washdown, high-moisture, and temperature-variable environments while minimizing contamination risk.
Carbon graphite bearings developed for agitators and mixers used in food production processes. Delivers low friction operation, corrosion resistance, and consistent performance under continuous-duty mixing conditions.
Self-lubricating carbon graphite conveyor bearings designed for continuous conveying systems exposed to moisture, cleaning agents, and variable temperatures. Provides dependable operation and extended service life in sanitation-critical environments.
Carbon graphite sealing components engineered for rotating steam connections used in cleaning and thermal processing systems. Maintains sealing integrity under pressure and heat while supporting hygienic operation.
Metcar solutions enable dependable performance in pharmaceutical processing systems requiring precision, cleanliness, and repeatability.
Chemically inert and non-porous, our self-lubricating carbon-graphite materials perform reliably in pumps, agitators, tablet presses, and sterile processing equipment, supporting validated processes, reduced maintenance, and uninterrupted operation in controlled environments.
Precision carbon/graphite bearings engineered for metering and process pumps in pharmaceutical applications. Designed for chemically inert, non-porous performance in low-lubrication or dry-running conditions, supporting accurate flow control, reduced wear, and validated process reliability.
Carbon/graphite bearings developed for agitators and mixing systems used in sterile and controlled environments. Provides low-friction operation, chemical resistance, and dependable performance under continuous-duty processing while supporting repeatable, contamination-free production.
Self-lubricating carbon-graphite conveyor bearings designed for tablet, vial, and packaging handling systems. Enables clean, oil-free operation with resistance to washdown procedures and chemical exposure in regulated manufacturing environments.
Carbon-graphite sealing components engineered for rotating steam connections used in sterilization and thermal processing systems. Maintains sealing integrity under pressure and elevated temperatures while supporting CIP/SIP procedures and hygienic operation.
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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.
