St Marys Carbon Knowledge Base

ST. MARYS CARBON KNOWLEDGE BASE

Why a Carbon Graphite Seal Could Fail

What Is a Carbon Graphite Seal? A mechanical seal is a device used to create a tight and reliable sealing mechanism between two components, typically rotating and stationary parts in machinery such as pumps, compressors, and ...

Choosing a Carbon Graphite Manufacturer | Certifications & Considerations

Are They Certified? When comparing prices of carbon graphite manufacturers, you should always check to see if they carry the certifications you need or prefer them to have. Not only is this an easy way to find a manufacturer ...

Carbon Graphite Grades Explained

The Purpose of Different Grades of Carbon Graphite Carbon graphite is often the best material for a variety of demanding applications, including high temperatures, low temperatures, corrosive environments, aerospace design, ...

Guidelines on Finding the Right Manufacturer for Your Product or Part

Why the Right Manufacturer Is Important Your manufacturer plays a significant role in your business. They convert your designs into finished products and parts, which means they help determine whether you achieve success or ...

Lead Time Planning for Your Manufacturing Project

What Is Lead Time? Lead time is the interval between the inception and completion of the manufacturing process. In other words, it’s how long it takes for a product to be developed and delivered to the customer.

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.

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 ...

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