- 3 leading manufacturers
- 5 additional suppliers
- 7 states and provinces
- 20 related categories
- 2 guide sections
Graphite Electrode Companies
IQS Directory provides useful search tools to find leading graphite electrode manufacturers and suppliers. Utilize our listing to examine and sort top graphite electrode manufacturers with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any graphite electrode company can design, engineer, and manufacture graphite electrodes to meet your companies specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach graphite electrode companies through our fast request for quote form is provided on our website. The company information includes website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information. This source is right for you whether it's for a manufacturer of graphite rod electrodes, carbon electrodes, and electric graphite.
Suppliers located in PA, CT, NY +4 more states
Contents (4 sections)
Leading Graphite Electrode Manufacturers
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| Placement No. | Manufacturer | Location | Contact | Actions | |
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| 1 | Weaver Industries, Inc.At Weaver Industries we specialize in manufacturing machined graphite parts and products. Our goal is to ensure that our customers get the right tools for their applications. We are leaders in the industry for our graphite machining processes which include recycling and reclaiming machined electrodes. Custom molded urethane and high quality carbon graphite are only a few of our other capabilities. | Denver, PA | |||
| 2 | Current, Inc.At Current, we manufacture high-performance laminates such as carbon fiber sheet, and we perform composite fabrication for many applications. Thermosets are available in fiberglass sheet, rod and tube. Our FR4 copper clad laminates are constructed of a dielectric fiberglass material. Our products meet MIL-I-24768 standards, ensuring reliability in demanding environments. Contact us for custom fiberglass solutions that advance your projects in aerospace, electronics, and more. | East Haven, CT | |||
| 3 | SGL Carbon GroupSGL Carbon Group is the world's largest manufacturer of carbon and graphite, a leading provider of graphite specialties and the only company in the world to master all related manufacturing processes. We serve many industries with graphite materials, system solutions and graphite design. | Charlotte, NC |
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- How many graphite electrode manufacturers are listed on IQS Directory?
- 3 leading manufacturers and 5 additional suppliers.
- Where are graphite electrode manufacturers located?
- The listed suppliers are in 7 states and provinces: Pennsylvania (2), Connecticut (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Ontario (1), and Texas (1).
- How do I get quotes from graphite electrode suppliers?
- Select suppliers in the table and choose Request Quotes. IQS reviews your request and forwards it to every supplier you select.
Graphite Electrodes
Steel is commonly recycled, as it is able to be melted down and reused a number of times. This requires the use of electric arc furnaces, which work best when run with graphite electrodes.
Material Properties of Graphite Electrodes
The physical properties of graphite make it an ideal choice for this purpose. Steel requires extreme temperatures to melt into liquid form and be used in other metal fabrication processes. During this process, the graphite electrodes will reach up to 5000°F, half the temperature of the surface of the sun, so machined graphite must be used, as it is the only material that can withstand such high temperatures and maintain its shape and structure, as well as continue to conduct electricity.
Graphite electrodes are typically formed using an extrusion process to maintain material integrity and form the desired length and shape. They are usually coated with siloxane fluid, which is able to reduce oxidation at extreme temperatures. The different specifics of graphite electrodes are chosen based on various application considerations, such as furnace design, power level, fume control system, scrap requirements, and charging practice. These factors will help to determine the particle size, shape, and length of the graphite electrodes.
Recycling Process of Steel Using Graphite Electrodes
The electric arc furnaces themselves are large containers. The steel scraps for recycling are placed into the container and the roof is lowered. The graphite rods (or electrodes) are components of the roof structure of the furnaces and are assembled into columns and attached to the roof. Depending on the manufacturer, the electrodes can be as small as 3 inches in diameter or as large as 30 inches. This will also be dependent on the size of the furnace and the volume of material that needs to be melted.
The electrodes are attached to an electrical source and generate that energy into heat. After the steel has melted as a result of the extreme temperatures, it is drained into vats and moved quickly to metal fabrication processes to be made into new metal products. Further uses for graphite electrodes include refining steel in ladle furnaces, smelting processes, and for removing defects in castings and weldings.