Below is a list of Graphite Bearings manufacturers from Illinois. Graphite bearings are used in bearing system applications where external lubricants cannot be used due to sanitary reasons, or to prevent the risk of contamination. Bearings are simple parts that are used to reduce friction when placed between two moving parts and are often applied with traditional lubricants to decrease friction. However, there are certain situations when lubricants cannot be used and in these instances, bearings made of graphite are used because they are self-lubricating.