St. Marys Carbon custom manufactures a large variety of carbon graphite, electrographite and resinbonded graphite grades for a wide range of glass handling applications. These grades are compatible with various glass types, including borosilicate, sodalime and quartz. All of our products, from the blending of raw materials to the finished product, are made in-house by our specialized craftsmen.
Our Hot Glass Handling products are made from the following materials:
We also offer various impregnations and treatments to further fit your application needs.
Ask about our sanitary grades that meet both US and European regulations for food, water and medical applications.
We can custom-manufacture our hot glass handling products to your specific requirements. We specifically manufacture each product to be compatible with your specific glass type, including borosilicate, soda-lime, quartz and other customized glass types. We develop our own proprietary grades and manufacture each product in-house, so we will work closely with you to create a product that is right for you.
| Grade | Density(lbs./ft.3) | Flexural Strength (psi) | Compressive Strength (psi) | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (u/°F) | Temperature Limit Neutral (°F) | Temperature Limit Oxidizing (°F) | Scleroscope Hardness | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 107.95 | 7,000 | 15,500 | 2.4 | 5,000 | 850 | 65 | Glass Handling |
| 205AH | 110.45 | 8,500 | 15,500 | 2.3 | 1,500 | 1,100 | 75 | Glass Handling |
| 231 | 110.45 | 6,500 | 14,000 | 2.5 | 5,000 | 800 | 50 | Glass Handling |
| 261 | 99.84 | 6,000 | 30,000 | N/A | 1,500 | 700 | 85 | Glass Handling |
| 245 | 113.00 | 8,000 | 16,000 | 2.3 | 5,000 | 850 | 80 | Glass Handling |
| 75 | 106.08 | 8,100 | 21,500 | 2.8 | 3,000 | 750 | 80 | Glass Handling |
For more information about our services, call us at 814.781.7333
Will not wet, mark, adhere to or stain glassware to maintain glass quality during the manufacturing
process.
Will not check the glass during manufacturing due to the superior wear characteristics of our grades.
Allows for use in contamination-free environments due to its self-lubricating properties.
Our Hot Glass Handling products are used in manufacturing processes to develop a wide range of end products. Remember that we custom-design our products to fit your needs, so please contact us if you have a need outside of those below and we’ll work with you to find a solution.
You can find our hot glass handling products are used across a wide range of different markets, including:
