[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":173},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns":154},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":140,"contentOrigin":141,"date":142,"description":143,"extension":144,"image":145,"lastUpdated":146,"meta":147,"navigation":148,"ogImage":149,"originalArticle":150,"path":6,"seo":151,"stem":152,"tags":149,"__hash__":153},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns.md","Graphitized yarns: uses, applications and importance in the industry","\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns",[8],{"name":9,"position":10,"avatarUrl":11,"link":12},"Arturo Romero","CIO","https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farturork.png","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farturork",{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":132},"minimark",[16,20,23,26,29,51,54,59,62,65,68,71,86,90,93,97,100,117,121],[17,18,19],"p",{},"It is very frequently used for sealing pumps to reduce leakage of steam, water,\nminerals, synthetic oils, gases, as well as chemicals.",[17,21,22],{},"Because graphite is practically inert with most industrial fluids, graphitized\nbeads can be used in a wide range of applications. For example, for sealing\nequipment operating at high temperatures and in the presence of chemicals or\nlubricating oils.",[17,24,25],{},"This type of packing is manufactured from pure expanded graphite and due to its\ncharacteristics, it can guarantee zero leakage during its lifetime.",[17,27,28],{},"The applications of graphitized cord are varied, however, some of the main ones\nin refineries, power plants, petrochemical, chemical, paper and pulp mills are:",[30,31,32,36,39,42,45,48],"ul",{},[33,34,35],"li",{},"In stuffing boxes",[33,37,38],{},"Valve stems",[33,40,41],{},"Mixers",[33,43,44],{},"Agitators",[33,46,47],{},"Static applications",[33,49,50],{},"Pumps",[17,52,53],{},"Some of the advantages of using expanded graphite for graphitized cords or\npackings is that it is a self-lubricating material so that packings made from it\nare able to withstand high pressures as well as temperatures.",[55,56,58],"h2",{"id":57},"varieties-of-graphitized-cords","Varieties of graphitized cords",[17,60,61],{},"According to their sizes, there are different sizes of graphite cords:\none-quarter inch 1\u002F4\", three-eighths inch 3\u002F8\", half inch 1\u002F2\", five-eighths\ninch 5\u002F8\", three-quarters inch 3\u002F4\" and one inch 1\".",[17,63,64],{},"As mentioned above, the larger the size, the wider the cord.",[17,66,67],{},"There is also a graphitized Teflon (PTFE) cord that is made of braided carbon\nfibers impregnated with Teflon, as well as a lubricated Teflon fiber jacket. The\nbenefits of this type of cord are that with a low setting pressure a secure seal\nis achieved.",[17,69,70],{},"Similarly, there is the graphitized asbestos cord. In general asbestos fibers\nare designed to operate at low peripheral speeds and low temperatures, however,\nthe addition of graphite increases the tolerance and strength.",[17,72,73,74,80,81,85],{},"At ",[75,76,79],"a",{"rel":77},[78],"nofollow","ESGRAF"," we are committed to support our\ncustomers to develop their projects and provide them with graphitized cord or\nsome other products. We market and produce a wide range of graphite materials\nfor a variety of applications.  If you are interested in getting a quote or\npersonalized advice click on the following\n",[75,82,84],{"href":83},"\u002Fcontact","link",".",[55,87,89],{"id":88},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,91,92],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[55,94,96],{"id":95},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,98,99],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[30,101,102,105,108,111,114],{},[33,103,104],{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[33,106,107],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[33,109,110],{},"Required quantity.",[33,112,113],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[33,115,116],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[55,118,120],{"id":119},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,122,123,124,127,128,131],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[75,125,79],{"href":126},"\u002F"," or ",[75,129,130],{"href":83},"request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":133,"searchDepth":134,"depth":134,"links":135},"",2,[136,137,138,139],{"id":57,"depth":134,"text":58},{"id":88,"depth":134,"text":89},{"id":95,"depth":134,"text":96},{"id":119,"depth":134,"text":120},"Use cases","translation","2020-09-04","Due to its resistance to temperature, as well as to chemicals and substances, graphite is one of the most widely used materials in the production of dynamically applied packing. The graphitized cord is also known as packing or braided packing, as it receives its name according to its manufacturing process.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fcordon-grafitado",{"title":5,"description":143},"blog\u002Fgraphitized-yarns","j8leK97AlppFAt5qF6HWLpv1NVg15R6wm4HiaAirm9U",[155,161,167],{"path":156,"title":157,"description":158,"image":159,"date":160,"category":140},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron","Spheroidal graphite cast iron - in which industries is it needed?","Cast irons are a group of ferrous alloys that have a large number of properties and have above 2% carbon. In these cases the carbon does not dissolve completely in the iron and solidifies in the form of graphite or iron carbide. One of the types is spheroidal graphite cast iron or nodular cast iron.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron.webp","2020-12-22",{"path":162,"title":163,"description":164,"image":165,"date":166,"category":140},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties","Anisotropic conductivity of graphite: conductor and insulator by direction","Graphite is not a uniform dielectric: it conducts well in the basal plane and behaves like an insulator perpendicular to the layers. That anisotropy explains its role in EDM, brushes, and thermal components.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties.webp","2020-12-15",{"path":168,"title":169,"description":170,"image":171,"date":172,"category":140},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake","Crystalline flake graphite: utilization and impact in the industry","Graphite is a mineral that can be obtained naturally but also artificially. artificially. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of industrial uses. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of applications due to its characteristics.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake.webp","2020-12-10",1785448974030]