Common Factors to Consider in Carbon Graphite Testing
In-House vs. Outsourced Carbon Graphite Testing Do you know if your preferred carbon graphite manufacturer offers in-house testing? If you’re not sure, this is a question always worth asking.
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Fixing Carbon Graphite Oxidation in a High-Altitude Carbon Graphite Seal [Aerospace Application Case Study]
Carbon Graphite Oxidation: What Is It and Why Is It Bad? During testing, the customer noticed their existing seals were failing at high altitudes due to a significant amount of oxidation. The vendor that created the carbon ...
How to Reduce Manufacturing Lead Time
What Factors Impact Lead Times for Carbon Graphite Manufacturing? Certain aspects of the carbon graphite manufacturing process can significantly impact lead times. Knowing these factors and working them into your product ...
Why Carbon Graphite Products Are Essential for Aerospace Excellence
WHY CARBON GRAPHITE PRODUCTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR AEROSPACE EXCELLENCE Aerospace applications often have no room for error, which can make it difficult for you to find suitable parts that meet your industry’s strict safety ...
Carbon Graphite Mechanical Seal Types
The mechanical seal usually consists of several subsystems as shown by the figure below: Attachment to the stationary body which typically relies upon elastomeric rings and metal components to form a static seal with the ...
Why Bearings Fail and How to Prevent It
An article in WaterWorld shared some interesting facts about pump bearing failures. They highlight that 2/3 of rolling element bearings require replacing before their expected fatigue life. The article further explains:
Carbon Graphite Conductivity & Expansion
Thermal Conductivity Thermal Conductivity is the speed at which heat flows through a material. The total Energy transmitted is a function of the Thermal Conductivity, component dimensions and the temperature at each end of ...