When aircrafts need to be serviced, parts can either be replaced with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or with a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) part.

Metcar is excited to announce that it’s M-161 babbitt impregnated carbon graphite and M-310 nickel impregnated carbon graphite materials will now be distributed globally by the Boulden Company.

Carbon graphite is not a common material choice for the average consumer. While many of us may not be aware of it, carbon graphite parts are used all around us.

As mechanical seals and bushings need to be replaced or are required to withstand higher temperatures and pressures, more engineers are opting to use carbon materials for their mechanical components.

Wear rings are used to help increase pump efficiency and reduce metal to metal contact.