Custom carbon graphite is a versatile material with a wide range of properties that can be tailored to meet specific needs. It is known for its high strength, chemical resistance, and thermal conductivity. Saint Mary’s Carbon offers a variety of custom carbon graphite materials to meet the specific needs of their customers. We use a variety of treatments and coatings to achieve the desired properties.
Our main categories of carbon graphite grades are outlined below; however, this is not an exhaustive list. If you have any questions on any of our grades, please ask one of our experts or contact us directly, and we will get back to you shortly.
Electrographite materials have been processed to extremely high temperature to transform carbon raw materials to graphite. This process provide multiple benefits including dramatically increases Thermal Conductivity, Electrical Conductivity, Oxidation Resistance and Chemical Resistance.
Resin-bonded Carbon Graphite materials consist primarily of resin with varying degrees of carbon graphite injections to provide for specialized properties. These materials do not go through the coking and impregnation process.
Carbon Graphite or Electrographite can be modified through Silver impregnation. Silver Powder is impregnated into these base materials to impart additional benefits to the materials making them ideal for certain end-use applications. Silver further enhances the Carbon Graphite or Electrographite.
This family of materials combines the high Electrical Conductivity of copper with other metal and graphite raw materials to produce proprietary materials with unique performance characteristics particularly suited for dynamic electrical transmission applications.
Impregnation with Antimony is uniquely efficient at reducing porosity in Carbon/Graphite and Graphite materials. This is due in part to the low Surface Temperature of the molten metal.
Babbitt alloys generally melt in the range of 433 oF (223 oC) to 479 oF (248 oC) which significantly constrains its application temperature limits as the Seal Face or Bearing Surface can be significantly above the process temperature
Custom carbon graphite is a versatile material made from pure carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice structure. This structure gives carbon graphite its unique properties, including:
However, unlike other forms of graphite, custom carbon graphite can be modified for specific properties and applications such as electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength.
For example, carbon graphite can be customized by impregnating it with resins or metals to improve its strength and electrical conductivity. It can also be coated with a variety of materials to improve its wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and other properties.
Custom carbon graphite offers a unique combination of properties that make it a highly versatile and valuable material across diverse industries. Here are some of its key advantages:
Custom carbon graphite plays a crucial role in the demanding environment of aerospace applications. It is lightweight and has the key properties of high thermal conductivity, self-lubrication, low coefficient of friction, low wear rate and oxidation resistance.
Custom carbon graphite is used in a variety of applications that are used to generate power due to its properties of oxidation resistance, anti-friction/self-lubrication, low thermal expansion and low porosity.
Custom metal carbon graphite properties, including electrical and thermal conductivity, wear resistance, anti-welding, strength and anti-friction/self-lubrication, make it ideal for a variety of transportation and automation applications.
Custom carbon graphite is used in a variety of pumps for fluid handling. Its high and low temperature stability, oxidation resistance, low friction/wear and self-lubricating properties make it especially ideal to handle a variety of fluids.
Custom carbon graphite isn’t a one-size-fits-all material. Instead, it comes in a diverse range of grades, each formulated with specific properties to excel in various applications. These grades differ based on several factors, including:
Understanding these factors and their influence on specific properties allows manufacturers to select the optimal grade of custom carbon graphite for any given application, ensuring it meets the required strength, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and other crucial performance characteristics.
Custom carbon graphite’s unique properties necessitate specific machining approaches compared to traditional metals. While it shares some similarities with machining other materials, here are the key considerations:
By understanding these considerations and employing appropriate techniques, manufacturers can effectively machine custom carbon graphite for various applications, achieving the desired shapes and dimensions with minimal material waste or damage.
Custom carbon graphite offers environmental advantages compared to certain materials. Here’s a breakdown:
Overall, custom carbon graphite offers a sustainable material choice compared to certain alternatives, considering its production process, recycling potential, and minimal environmental impact at the end of its life cycle.
Custom carbon graphite is a versatile material that can offer a variety of benefits for your application. Contact Saint Mary’s Carbon today to request a quote and learn more about how they can help you meet your specific needs.
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