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Graphite Tube Companies

IQS Directory provides an extensive list of graphite tube manufacturers and suppliers. Utilize our website to review and source graphite tube manufacturers with our easy-to-use features which allow you to locate graphite tube companies that will design, engineer, and manufacture graphite tubes for your exact specifications. Our request for quote forms make it easy to connect with leading graphite tube manufacturers. View company profiles, website links, locations, phone number, product videos, customer reviews, product specific news articles and other production information. We are a leading manufacturer directory who will connect you with the right manufacturers whether you are looking for carbon graphite tubing, graphite rod stock, or cylinder graphite tubes.

  • Denver, PA 717-336-7507

    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.

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  • Bellmawr, NJ 800-210-5000

    At Mercer Gasket & Shim we are committed to continually improving our efficiency and effectiveness in order to better serve our customers. We pride ourselves on speed & flexibility, offering 24-hour service & 100% on-time delivery. Our systems are created to be tailored to the needs of each customer.

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  • St. Marys, PA 814-781-1573

    Morgan Advanced Materials & Technologies provides machined graphite, carbon graphite and graphite composite in a variety of forms, including bearings, seal rings, rotary vane compressors and meters, high-temperature parts, glass-handling parts and continuous casting products.

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  • Topton, PA 610-682-0080

    Since 1973, Graphite Machining has offered quality machined graphite parts, graphite products and carbon graphite. What sets Graphite Machining apart from the competition is the combination of our highly trained employees, prompt response and easy accessibility to our state-of-the-art facilities. We strive to have the highest quality products in the industry while continuously improving and expanding.

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Graphite Tubes

Graphite tubes are lengths of cylinder or tubing formed from machined graphite or graphite mixtures. These tubes are used often in furnace and heat applications due to graphite’s physical properties. The physical characteristics of superior thermal conductivity, strength, durability and shape and structure maintenance at absurdly high temperatures are a few of the reasons graphite is so popular.

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Tube Forming Process

The tubes are formed through the process of graphite machining either through extrusion, compression molding or isostatic pressing. The different processes result in unique grades of graphite which may be more suited to some applications than others. Manufacturing processes most often use extruded or pressed graphite. Isostatically pressed tubes or graphite rods and plates use much finer graphite particles and therefore smoother surfaces. Custom specifications are easily met due to the nature of machining processes and tubes can vary in length, diameter, wall thickness and flexibility. Unlike metals, graphite increases in strength with rising temperatures and is less likely to break down with age or wear and tear. Graphite tubes or graphite rods can be coated or left uncoated; however, coating will improve the tube life of the product, especially for those intended for prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Siloxane is often used as a coating material in graphite machining as it is able to prevent oxidation even at extended high temperatures. In addition, metallic graphite combinations may be used but the material tends to be less effective in terms of electrical conductivity and durability than pure graphite. However, copper graphite has improved conductivity and strength, even over pure graphite and although it is more expensive, it is worth the investment for specialized applications.

Applications of Graphite Tubes

Graphite is able to remain constant in terms of thermal stability and dimensions even at temperatures approaching 5000°F and so is able to be used in many high temperature applications The tubes formed from machined graphite are used commonly in furnaces and heating elements because of the material’s low heat sensitivity. Other common uses include degassing shafts and impellers, fluxing and injection tubes and when used as carbon graphite is used in the fabrication of objects for many recreational uses such as kite or tent frames, kayaking riggers and handles and fishing rods. Graphite has high corrosion resistant properties and is not affected by thermal shock as many other materials are; this makes it an ideal choice for products which will be exposed to extremes of elements and potential stresses.



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