Graphite uses and applications
73 applications
73 applications
Mechanical applications
Mechanical applications
Machine bushings and spacers
They reduce friction and wear on moving components in high-temperature and demanding atmospheres.
Mechanical applications
Pump mechanical seals
They guarantee efficient sealing in mechanical systems subjected to high pressures and temperatures.
Mechanical applications
Machine seal rings
Graphite and carbon-graphite seal rings for precision rotary and static applications.
Mechanical applications
Centrifugal pump blades
Graphite/carbon-graphite vanes for pumps and rotating equipment. Also machined graphite impellers or rotors when the design calls for a one-piece rotating element.
Mechanical applications
Valve seats
Graphite and carbon-graphite valve seats for reliable sealing at temperature and in aggressive media.
Mechanical applications
Machine wear components
Wear components in graphite and carbon-graphite: plates, guides, inserts, and dry-friction parts.
Mechanical applications
Machine sliding plates
They are used in float glass handling and general casting, allowing stable flow on a non-stick surface.
Mechanical applications
Machine rotary bushing inserts
They improve the durability and performance of bushings in rotating systems.
Mechanical applications
Machine graphite plugs
Graphite plugs selected for the geometry and operating conditions of sealing or dry-lubrication applications.
Thermal applications
Thermal applications
Heat-treatment fixtures
Graphite tooling and supports for hardening, annealing, tempering and brazing.
Thermal applications
Sintering molds
They allow the compaction and formation of metal parts through sintering processes.
Thermal applications
Hot-pressing dies
Graphite dies, punches and tools for hot pressing and densification at temperature.
Thermal applications
Furnace thermal insulation
Provides protection against high temperatures in industrial applications with graphite and carbon felts.
Thermal applications
Furnace heating elements
Graphite heating resistors and elements for furnaces and thermal chambers.
Thermal applications
Furnace load fixtures and rigs
Graphite fixtures and supports for loads in vacuum, controlled atmosphere, and high temperature.
Thermal applications
Furnace soft felt liners
Flexible soft felt liners (PAN or rayon) for furnace chambers and high-temperature insulation.
Thermal applications
Furnace rigid felt liners
Rigid felt panels and liners for insulation with structural support in high-temperature chambers.
Thermal applications
Furnace thermal shields
Graphite/felt thermal screens and shields to protect the load and improve thermal uniformity.
Metallurgical applications
Metallurgical applications
Continuous-casting components
Graphite components for channels, nozzles and plates in continuous metal casting processes.
Metallurgical applications
Foundry crucibles
Graphite crucibles for containing and melting metals in foundry and laboratory use.
Metallurgical applications
Foundry ingot molds
Graphite ingot molds for solidification and casting of ingots and cast shapes.
Metallurgical applications
Extrusion dies
Graphite dies for extrusion, forming and high-temperature metallurgical processes.
Metallurgical applications
Foundry pouring spouts
They direct the flow of molten metal into molds, preventing spills and losses.
Metallurgical applications
Foundry stirring bars
Graphite stirrer bars, thanks to their resistance to chemical attack and impact, are used in molten metal handling.
Metallurgical applications
Foundry degassing lances
Graphite lances and fluxing tubes are used in the foundry industry to inject gases into the bottom of molten material.
Metallurgical applications
Jewelry casting molds
They are used to shape jewelry pieces in casting processes.
Metallurgical applications
Blast furnace linings
Graphite blocks for hearth, stack, bosh and blast-furnace sidewalls.
Glass applications
Glass applications
Blown-glass molds
They allow the formation of glass pieces through blowing processes.
Glass applications
Float-glass fenders
They protect float glass during manufacturing, preventing damage from contact with other surfaces.
Glass applications
Hot-glass tongs
They facilitate the transport and handling of glass at high temperatures.
Glass applications
Hot-glass guides
Guides, sweep-out and transfer mechanisms for hot glass.
Electrical applications
Electrical applications
EDM electrodes
Essential components in the EDM process. Before manufacturing parts using EDM, the appropriate graphite grade must be selected.
Electrical applications
Electrical contacts
Improves electrical conductivity and reduces wear in electrical contact systems.
Electrical applications
Electrical conductive elements
Graphite and carbon conductive elements for grounding, heating, and electrical connections.
Electrical applications
Electrical grounding
Graphite electrodes and conductive backfill for electrical grounding in corrosive, saline, or high-resistivity soils.
Electrical applications
Exothermic welding molds
They facilitate the joining of metals through controlled exothermic reactions.
Electrical applications
Electrolysis anodes
Carbon anodes for electrolytic processes.
Sealing applications
Sealing applications
Sealing packings
Graphite packings for dynamic and static sealing in valves, pumps, and flanges.
Sealing applications
Sealing monoblock gaskets
They provide hermetic sealing in engines and mechanical systems.
Sealing applications
Valve stem seals
Flexible graphite and carbon-graphite valve seals for tight shutoff at temperature.
Sealing applications
High-temperature sealing
Graphite gaskets, packings, and seals for flanges, furnaces, and equipment operating at high temperature.
Sealing applications
Thread sealing and lubrication
Graphite paste that seals and lubricates threaded joints exposed to high temperature and pressure.
Lubrication applications
Lubrication applications
Cold-forming lubrication
Graphite coating for cold stamping, deep drawing, and bending with an even lubricating film.
Lubrication applications
Shaft and axle lubrication
Dry-film graphite lubricant for shafts, axles, and metal wheels under load.
Lubrication applications
Dry lubrication
It acts as a solid lubricant in applications where oils or greases cannot be used.
Lubrication applications
Furnace chain lubrication
Graphite lubrication of furnace chains and mechanisms where oils carbonize at high temperature.
Lubrication applications
Conveyor chain lubrication
Facilitates the movement of parts in systems subjected to high temperatures, avoiding jams and wear.
Lubrication applications
Rotary kiln track lubrication
Direct contact or drip lubrication to minimize friction and wear on rotating rails and tracks.
Lubrication applications
Refractory surface lubrication
Protection of blocks, molds and surfaces subjected to high temperatures with a release and non-stick effect.
Lubrication applications
Extrusion die lubrication
Reduces friction and wear on dies used to mold materials in extrusion processes.
Lubrication applications
Extrusion piston lubrication
Reduces friction and improves efficiency in pistons subjected to high pressures and temperatures.
Lubrication applications
Sanding belt lubrication
Protection of the back of sandpaper to reduce friction and wear, minimizing breakage and shifting.
Lubrication applications
Trailer fifth-wheel lubrication
Ecological fifth-wheel lubrication with GRAFOPAD™ solid pads: under crush they smear and leave lubricating graphite particles.
Lubrication applications
Agricultural machinery lubrication
Protects moving components of agricultural machinery against wear and corrosion.
Lubrication applications
Grain hopper lubrication
Facilitates the flow of grains in hoppers, avoiding blockages and reducing friction.
Lubrication applications
Railway lubrication
Reduces friction in moving components of trains and heavy transport systems.
Lubrication applications
Tortilla machine lubrication
Facilitates the movement of parts in food machinery, ensuring smooth operation.
Lubrication applications
Stamping die lubrication
Improves the performance and lifespan of dies in cutting and stamping processes.
Additives / Formulation
Additives / Formulation
Foundry additive
Graphite or high-carbon material is used as an additive in smelting and steelmaking processes to modify molten metal behavior.
Additives / Formulation
Conductive paint additive
Improves electrical conductivity in special coatings and paints.
Additives / Formulation
Seed lubrication
Facilitates the handling and sowing of seeds, avoiding jams in agricultural machinery.
Additives / Formulation
Paint lubricant additive
Provides lubricating properties to paints for specific applications.
Additives / Formulation
Plastics lubricant additive
Improves the sliding properties of plastics in industrial applications.
Additives / Formulation
Mortar graphite additive
Improves the mechanical and thermal properties of mortar in refractory construction applications.
Additives / Formulation
Pigment graphite additive
Graphite powders play a fundamental role as additives in a wide range of chemical processes and coating production.
Additives / Formulation
Drilling mud additive
They improve lubrication and stability in well drilling processes.
Coatings / Release Agents
Coatings / Release Agents
Forge lubrication
Graphite release coating for hot forging that protects the die and eases part release.
Coatings / Release Agents
Glass mold release
Anti-stick graphite coating for glass bending and forming molds.
Coatings / Release Agents
Metal mold release
Graphite coatings to facilitate demolding and reduce adhesion in forming and casting processes.
Coatings / Release Agents
Lubricating paints
They provide lubricating properties to painted surfaces for specific applications.
Coatings / Release Agents
Furnace demolding paint
Graphite paints and coatings for release and anti-stick duty in furnaces and thermal fixtures.
Coatings / Release Agents
PVD release coatings
Graphite lubricants applied as paint are used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes.
Coatings / Release Agents
Foundry refractory channel lining
Protects gutters subjected to high temperatures in casting processes.
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