Carbon graphite is used as a soft material in a wide range of applications, from wet running to dry running. It provides:
· Excellent natural lubricity
· Good thermal conductivity
· Outstanding thermal shock resistance
· Good corrosion resistance
Mechanical carbon has been developed in different grades to meet various service conditions:
· Resin bonded carbon - an economical, pressed to size material for large volume requirements.
· Resin impregnated carbon - Furan resin, Phenolic resin, or Epoxy resin are used as filler to decrease the porosity of carbon.
· Metal impregnated carbon - Antimony, Copper, or Babbitt alloys are used as filler for applications requiring higher working temperatures or higher strength.
Parameter |
Unit |
J1118F |
J2163K |
J2163D |
J3120P |
J3120B |
Impregnation |
- |
Phenolic Resin |
Furan Resin |
Antimony |
Copper Alloy |
Babbitt |
Hardness |
- |
HS 85 |
HS 90 |
HS 95 |
HS 80 |
HS 65 |
Compressive Strength |
MPa |
210 |
220 |
260 |
240 |
150 |
Flexural Strength |
MPa |
65 |
75 |
95 |
75 |
60 |
Porosity |
% |
1.0 - 2.0 |
1.0 - 2.0 |
2.5 |
2 |
3 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
1 x 10 -6 / K |
5 |
5.5 |
6 |
6.2 |
5 |
Maximum Working Temperature |
oC |
200 |
200 |
400 |
400 |
200 |