Applications and uses
53 applications
53 applications
Machining and manufacturing

Machining and manufacturing
Impregnated blanks
Graphite-impregnated blanks are suited to industrial processes that require high-strength components with dimensional stability and performance under demanding conditions.

Machining and manufacturing
Inserts for rotary bushings
They improve the durability and performance of bushings in rotating systems.

Machining and manufacturing
Bushings and spacers
They reduce friction and wear on moving components in high-temperature and demanding atmospheres.

Machining and manufacturing
Sliding plates
They are used in float glass handling and general casting, allowing stable flow on a non-stick surface.

Machining and manufacturing
Electrodes for electrical discharge machining (EDM)
Essential components in the EDM process. Before manufacturing parts using EDM, the appropriate graphite grade must be selected.

Machining and manufacturing
Blades for centrifugal pumps
They resist wear and corrosion in pumps subjected to extreme conditions.

Machining and manufacturing
Plugs
Graphite plugs selected for the geometry and operating conditions of sealing or dry-lubrication applications.

Machining and manufacturing
Stirring bars
Graphite stirrer bars, thanks to their resistance to chemical attack and impact, are used in molten metal handling.
Furnaces and heat treatment

Furnaces and heat treatment
Thermal insulation
Provides protection against high temperatures in industrial applications with graphite and carbon felts.

Furnaces and heat treatment
Lining of refractory channels
Protects gutters subjected to high temperatures in casting processes.

Furnaces and heat treatment
Lubrication of rotary kiln tracks
Direct contact or drip lubrication to minimize friction and wear on rotating rails and tracks.

Furnaces and heat treatment
Lubrication of refractory surfaces
Protection of blocks, molds and surfaces subjected to high temperatures with a release and non-stick effect.
Metal processing

Metal processing
Molds for metal sintering
They allow the compaction and formation of metal parts through sintering processes.

Metal processing
Lances for degassing and fluxing tubes
Graphite lances and fluxing tubes are used in the foundry industry to inject gases into the bottom of molten material.

Metal processing
Crucibles and ingot molds
They contain and shape molten metals in casting and smelting processes.

Metal processing
Foundry pouring spouts
They direct the flow of molten metal into molds, preventing spills and losses.

Metal processing
Jewelry molds
They are used to shape jewelry pieces in casting processes.

Metal processing
Continuous casting
Graphite components for channels, nozzles and plates in continuous metal casting processes.
Electrical and contacts

Electrical and contacts
Electrical contacts and pantographs
Improves electrical conductivity and reduces wear in electrical contact systems.

Electrical and contacts
Carbon brushes
They transfer electric current in motors and generators, reducing contact wear.

Electrical and contacts
Grounding of electrical circuits
Facilitates the dissipation of electrical charges in grounding systems.

Electrical and contacts
Molds for exothermic welding
They facilitate the joining of metals through controlled exothermic reactions.
Sealing
Industrial lubrication

Industrial lubrication
Industrial lubrication with ESGRAF products
Dry lubricants, coatings and graphite suspensions for chains, shafts, molds, forming and processes where conventional oils fail.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of agricultural machinery
Protects moving components of agricultural machinery against wear and corrosion.

Industrial lubrication
Dry lubrication for iron-to-iron contact
Provides a solid lubricating layer to prevent friction between metal surfaces.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication for extrusion dies
Reduces friction and wear on dies used to mold materials in extrusion processes.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of pistons in extrusion presses
Reduces friction and improves efficiency in pistons subjected to high pressures and temperatures.

Industrial lubrication
Lubricant for railways
Reduces friction in moving components of trains and heavy transport systems.

Industrial lubrication
General dry lubrication
It acts as a solid lubricant in applications where oils or greases cannot be used.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of hinges, keys and locks
Reduces wear and improves the performance of small, moving mechanisms.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of grain hoppers
Facilitates the flow of grains in hoppers, avoiding blockages and reducing friction.

Industrial lubrication
Non-stick paints and substrates for PVD
Graphite lubricants applied as paint are used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes.

Industrial lubrication
Lubricant for dies and die cuts
Improves the performance and lifespan of dies in cutting and stamping processes.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of chains and conveyor belts
Facilitates the movement of parts in systems subjected to high temperatures, avoiding jams and wear.

Industrial lubrication
Seed lubrication
Facilitates the handling and sowing of seeds, avoiding jams in agricultural machinery.

Industrial lubrication
Lubricating paints
They provide lubricating properties to painted surfaces for specific applications.

Industrial lubrication
Lubricant for tortilla-making machines
Facilitates the movement of parts in food machinery, ensuring smooth operation.

Industrial lubrication
Fifth wheel lubrication
Graphite reduces friction and wear on trailer fifth wheels, improving maneuverability.

Industrial lubrication
Lubrication of sanding belts
Protection of the back of sandpaper to reduce friction and wear, minimizing breakage and shifting.

Industrial lubrication
Metal release coatings
Graphite coatings to facilitate demolding and reduce adhesion in forming and casting processes.
Powders and formulations

Powders and formulations
Mortar additive
Improves the mechanical and thermal properties of mortar in refractory construction applications.

Powders and formulations
Foundry additive
Graphite or high-carbon material is used as an additive in smelting and steelmaking processes to modify molten metal behavior.

Powders and formulations
Pigmentation
Graphite powders play a fundamental role as additives in a wide range of chemical processes and coating production.

Powders and formulations
Drilling muds
They improve lubrication and stability in well drilling processes.

Powders and formulations
Conductive additive for paints
Improves electrical conductivity in special coatings and paints.

Powders and formulations
Lubricant additive for plastics
Improves the sliding properties of plastics in industrial applications.

Powders and formulations
Lubricant additive for paints
Provides lubricating properties to paints for specific applications.
Glass

Glass
Tongs and clamps for handling hot glass
They facilitate the transport and handling of glass at high temperatures.

Glass
Graphite molds for blown glass
They are used for making crafts as well as for handling glass in general.

Glass
Float glass barriers (fenders)
They protect float glass during manufacturing, preventing damage from contact with other surfaces.

Glass
Molds for blown glass
They allow the formation of glass pieces through blowing processes.
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