Tuesday, September 5, 2023 GraphiteStore Empowers WVU Rocketry Club at 2023 Spaceport Competition!In the 2023 Spaceport competition, the West Virginia University Rocketry Club showcased its ingenuity with the Blue Ridge Blazer (BRB), a rocket designed and built entirely in-house within a single academic year. GraphiteStore, renowned for its expertise in aerospace and new energy materials, proudly sponsored the club by providing specialized graphite nozzles, a testament to our commitment to innovation in the field. The BRB's remarkable achievements included reaching an altitude of 6,487 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.6. The rocket's launch and recovery processes went smoothly, underlining its reliability and the quality of its components. In the highly competitive 10k SRAD category, the WVU Rocketry Club secured an impressive 9th place, and an overall ranking of 69th, highlighting their dedication to excellence and ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies. GraphiteStore is honored to have contributed to the WVU Rocketry Club's success, supporting their mission to perfect their processes for future endeavors. Our specialized graphite materials played a pivotal role in the BRB's outstanding performance, demonstrating the heights that can be achieved through collaboration and expertise in the field of aerospace and new energy materials  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Introducing Bulk Molded Composite (BMC) Plates for Fuel Cell Battery and Hydrogen Electrolyser ApplicationsWe are excited to announce that we have expanded our offering of BPP (bipolar plates) for fuel cells, battery, and electrolyser applications. In addition to our graphite plates resin impregnated (grade FC-GR), we now offer BMC (Bulk Molded Composite) plates grade GS-MC-1025. The advantage of BMC is that is can be molded into blanks for further machining or it can be molded as a finished BPP with flow channels. We are able to provide rapid prototype development as well as scaled up volume manufacturing. Please contact us with any questions on custom sizes or machining services.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 UCLA Rocket Project sets a new record for the highest altitude student-built and student-designed rocketFrom the UCLA Rocket Project Team: "Last weekend, we launched our flagship rocket in the Mojave Desert to 22,000 ft. We set a new record for the highest student-built and student-designed liquid bi-propellant rocket (the previous record was 13,000 ft). This is the fourth consecutive year where our team has been the sole participant in this competition despite numerous other schools in the country being sponsored to do the same. In addition to setting this record, we also successfully recovered our rocket. We plan to compete again next year. The value of our club is in the educational aspect. Our mission is to cultivate resilient, scrappy, and ambitious engineers. You have been an integral part of our club. Thank you so much for being our sponsor and providing us with the necessary graphite products we need to fabricate a high-performance vehicle!"   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Graphitestore Sponsors another successul student Program at Georgia TechStudent-designed, student-build, student-tested. We're the Yellow Jacket Space Program at Georgia Tech, and this is our second test this year of our liquid fueled YJ-1S rocket engine from r/space | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday, December 17, 2020 Graphitestore Launches New Line of Power Wind Turbine BrushesGraphitestore offers a new selection of Power Wind Turbine Carbon Brushes designed for optimal performance and maximum brush life in a variety of extreme wind turbine environments. Carbex Carbon Power Brushes are tailored for power transmission, grounding, lightning protection, various temperature variations, as well as slip rings for pitching of blades. The carbon brushes also guarantee the same brush pressure throughout its service life due to the higher level of wear and tear that it can withstand. These brushes have a low voltage drop and experience no thermal expansion in the event of extremely high current spikes. Please Contact us for Details or to Request a Quote  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Introducing New Graphite Adhesive 551-RN-MVThe New Graphi-Bond™ 551-RN-MV is a lower viscosity adhesive that provides considerably higher shear strength. Please refer to the chart below for a comparison of our Graphi-Bond™ products. Graphi-Bond™ Graphite Adhesives Comparison Chart:
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Monday , August 10, 2020 Carbon-Carbon Plates In Heat TreatmentGS-CFC70 CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Plates are lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced, high temperature treated composites. These parts offer superior strength and fracture resistance compared with graphite. Carbon-Carbon plates exhibit great resistance from heat, oxidation, thermal shock, and excellent chemical corrosion resistance. The uses for these plates include: rack systems, high temp fasteners, aerospace parts, rocket motor nozzles, nuclear energy, satellite structural/thermal management, and glass manufacturing. One of the most common uses of Carbon-Carbon plates is in the heat treatment industry. Because Carbon-Carbon is designed to exceed temperature capabilities of super-alloys and can withstand temperatures of well over 2000ºC (3600F) without losing strength and rigidity it becomes the perfect material for the heat treatment industry. C/C composite material also has low thermal mass, high strength-to-weight ratio at temperature and negligible thermal deformation which creates favorable net/tare load weight ratios when used for fixtures and grids. Additionally, C/C racks and fixtures are 50-70% lighter in weight than conventional materials. By allowing for a more compact fixture design, more material can be loaded into the furnace with each run resulting in a large increase of productivity. Carbon-Carbon plates can be precisely machined to meet production objectives. Please contact us for Technical Support or to Request a Quote   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday , July 10, 2020 Introducing Expandable Graphite and Expanded Graphite (SEFG -Surface Enhanced Flake Graphite)Graphitestore is proud to introduce the newest additions to our Graphite Powder and Lubricant product lineup: Expandable Graphite and Expanded Graphite (SEFG -Surface Enhanced Flake Graphite). Expandable Graphite is flexible, heat-resistant, non-toxic, reduces smoke evolution, expands rapidly when heated, and is an important component in a number of varied applications. Some applications include: batteries, coatings, plastic foils, rubber products, heating/cooling systems, fire retardant systems, and energy storage systems. Expanded Graphite (SEFG) has a thinner morphology than conventional flake graphite as well as enhanced lubricity, extremely efficient oil absorption, enhanced conductivity, and increased surface area. These traits are incredibly integral for advanced applications in adhesives, potting compounds, polymers, lubrication systems, coatings, and as a source for graphene nanoplatelets. Graphitestore offers Expandable Graphite in grades ASB-3772, ASB-3570, and ASB-3626 and Expanded Graphite (SEFG) in grades ASB-3775 and ASB-3807 Our new products can be viewed under Graphite Powders And Lubricants; each item features a brochure and comparison table for further information. Please contact us with any questions or custom inquiries. Please contact our Sales Department for assistance.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Friday, April 17, 2020 COVID-19 NOTICE - In these unprecedented times, Graphitestore is committed to the health and well-being of our families, colleagues and customers. Over the last few weeks, we have taken precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of the virus and will continue to closely follow the guidelines of CDC and WHO until it is deemed safe. As we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, you can count on Graphitestore for continuity of service. Our operations are fully functional, and our shipments and lead times have not been affected. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@graphitestore.com or 800-305-1664.
Thursday , April 16, 2020 GraphiteStore offers one of the largest selections of high quality graphite powders and lubricants.
Benefits• Heavy Duty with very high concentration of graphite• Creates a slick, non-stick surface, ideal for build-up areas • Very fine particle size dry film technology to create a smooth even surface • Reduces mechanical wear and can extend operating life of products • Slippery regardless of temperature extremes • Will not attract or trap dirt or grit, leading to increased part wear • Hydrophobic – Graphite coating is not attracted to rain and snow • Graphite is a natural mineral and environmentally safe lubricant
Applications• Agriculture• Auto Transport • Construction • Firefighting equipment • Industrial lubricant • Lawn and maintenance • Railroad • Winter weather maintenance Request for additional information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday , December 26, 2019 GraphiteStore offers a line of corrosion resistant and corrosion protective coatings for a wide variety of materials and metals, which can withstand harsh environments of high temperature and prolonged exposure to water, steam, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, gasoline, jet and diesel fuel and alcohols. 
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Wednsday , November 20, 2019 Graphitestore is happy to introduce the latest addition to our product lineup – Motor Brush Holders. 
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Thursday, August 1, 2019 Graphitestore México goes live! We are proud to announce deployment of our partner e-commerce website Graphitestore México servicing the automotive, aerospace, mining, metallurgical, semiconductor and other industries in México and South America. All products shipping from and delivered to all of México.  Graphitestore México provides high quality graphite, carbon-graphite, carbon-fiber, carbon-carbon and technical ceramics products, as well as application engineering and custom machining services. Contact us today for additional information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Graphitestore is a proud sponsor of MASA (Michigan Aeronautical Science Association) team.   MASA recently posted the following to Facebook (4/22/19) - "Graphitestore.com has delivered the bell nozzle for our engine, and its incredible! Glass-like surface finish, 8" diameter, and strong enough to lift a rocket to space. Thank you, Graphite Store, for continuing to support MASA! Two years ago we lathed a donated 4" bar into a hybrid engine nozzle (pictured right) which flew to 30,000 ft, and this year we received an 8" liquid engine nozzle that will fly to 40,000 ft.". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday , April 19, 2019 We are now offering free UPS Ground shipping on all carbon brush orders. Please, check out our wide selection here  We sell fabricated and pressed-to-size carbon brushes designed to maximize brush life and performance for any given application: Industrial, Fractional Horse Power (FHP), Slip Ring, Traction, Power Tool, Elevator, Fork Lift. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday , January 22, 2019 EDM, or Electrical Discharge Machining (also called Electro Discharge Machining) , is as a proven, precision technology that has spawned a world of new applications wherein increased importance is placed on the graphite electrode material utilized. Proper material grade selection is a key component of insuring the efficient use of this modern machining technique. 
Monday , September 3, 2018 Modern CNC equipment and sophisticated manufacturing enable us to deliver the highest quality machining in the industry. Our facilities are capable of handling small and large orders, while our QA maintains quality and detailed attention on every order. 
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Wednesday , May 2, 2018 We are proud to have sponsored McGill University's Chem E Car Team in their competition at the 2018 Eckhardt Northeast AICHE Student Conference in Rochester. We donated our fine extruded graphite rods for this year’s competition and they were very happy with their results. To summarize in their own words:"Your top quality graphite rods made it easy for us to do a lot of experiments and fine tune our design without many worries. We represented you in the back of our shirts and also on the car. During presentations people were curious about our tubular design and our decision to use graphite rods as electrodes." We wish McGill's Chem-E Car team the best of luck! To visit our fine extruded graphite rods, you can check them out here: Or contact us for a custom-machining quote today.
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Monday , April 19, 2018 We are proud to have sponsored Kansas State University’s Final Frontier Aerospace Club this year, helping enable their unbelievable engineering achievements in aerospace! For those who don’t know, this innovative group of students develops and tests new rocket technologies for flight aboard high-powered rockets. We donated our highly sought-after high-density, superfine, isomolded graphite for their motor nozzle. Congratulations to the team!
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Monday , April 2, 2018 Graphitestore offers PAN and Rayon Graphite Felts, which are generally used as thermal insulation in inert and vacuum furnaces. PAN (PolyAcrylNitrile) is generally a lower priced graphite felt and has courser fiber, larger fiber diameter (so lower surface area) and better oxidation resistance. Rayon is more flexible and soft, with a thermal conductivity lower than PAN at temperatures greater than 1800C (3200F). PAN-based carbon and graphite felts are used as electrode backings in a variety of battery designs including vanadium redox flow batteries (VRB). The high conductivity, high purity, and chemical resistance of felts make them ideal for the demanding design criteria of flow battery developers.  Rayon graphite felt is an ideal choice for vacuum furnaces or process temperatures above 2000° C due to its low shrinkage and negligible gas evolution below 3000° C. Graphite felt also features enhanced oxidation resistance and is processed to a minimum of 2500° C. Visit our online store today to shop our Graphite Felt selection here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday , March 5, 2018 Graphite Crucibles – due to their high temperature resistance and thermal conductivity, choosing a graphite crucible that will provide maximum performance for your operation is an individualized and complex task. That’s where Graphitestore comes in. We have an onsite technical team ready to walk you through your application in order to determine the best grade of graphite to suit your needs.  We know that crucibles offer many different performance characteristics since each application presents a complex set of temperature, chemical and physical parameters which define the technical boundaries within which the crucible has to be designed to operate. Therefore having Graphitestore as your personal consult will enable you to produce the best product. We custom-machine to spec based on your drawings. Check out our online inventory of stock crucibles today. Or, contact our customs solutions department to obtain a custom-machining quote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday , February 23, 2018 Graphitestore offers technical products such as High Temperature Ceramic and Graphite Adhesives. These inorganic formulations are unique for bonding, potting and sealing ceramics, composites, graphite, metals, quartz, and semiconductors for applications to 3200 °F (1760°C). These advanced materials, which exhibit high thermal and electrical resistance, enable engineers to solve problems that were impossible previously using conventional epoxies and other organic-based products.  These ceramic and graphite adhesives are easy-to-use, one- and two-component systems which are ready for use following a 200°F to 700°F cure. These materials are mostly water-based and do not outgas after curing. They are also environmentally safe, non-flammable materials which contain no volatile organic compounds. These adhesives offer excellent chemical, electrical and ultra-high thermal resistance, and do not outgas under high vacuum. General design criteria for bonding with ceramic and graphite adhesives are similar to those for epoxies and other organic adhesives. Main considerations include the coefficient of thermal expansion, joint design, glue line thickness, and operating environment. Visit Graphitestore.com to submit a request for quote or reach out to our technical team with questions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday , January 25, 2018 Graphitestore.com provides an extensive line of Technical Ceramic Labware Crucibles. Used in labs every day, technical ceramics have wide applications due to their versatility, ability to withstand high temperatures and chemical corrosion. Alumina (Al2O3), Zirconia (ZrO2), and Magnesium Oxide (MgO) material is offered on our site for order or custom manufacturing:
Zirconia (ZrO2) is an extreme refractory material. It possesses excellent chemical inertness and corrosion resistance at temperatures well above the melting point of alumina. Zirconia (ZrO2) products can withstand high temperatures of up to 2100°C. It is an ideal material for the melting of precious metals and super-alloys which have melting point higher than 1800°C. Zirconia crucibles are available in the following shapes: Cylindrical, Conical, and Combustion Boat. All available sizes can be seen on Zirconia Crucible page here. Magnesium Oxide (MgO) crucibles are made from high density, fine grain, high purity (99.38%) magnesium oxide fabricated into thin-walled crucibles for applications to 4000°F (2200 °C). These are typically used for processing beta-alumina, metal alloys, piezoelectrics, and superconductors. MgO crucibles are in the following shapes: Cylindrical, Circular Dish, and Rectangular Trays. All available sizes can be seen on the Mgo Cruible page here.
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Wednesday , June 12, 2017 We'd like to offer a big CONGRATULATIONS to the University of Michigan’s Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA) for winning the Inaugural Spaceport America Cup at this year's Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition! 
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Monday, June 5, 2017 Graphitestore.com, Inc. is inviting visitors to explore its new website. The new website has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information across all platforms and mobile devices. The site includes extensive technical information and applications to help customers understand Graphitestore’s complete range of products, services and custom machining solutions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday, June 13, 2016 Graphitestore has developed a new version if its popular “fuel cell” impervious grade FC-GR. The new grade FCGR-347B consists of specially developed “base grade” with uniformed capillary matrix and improved resin system with higher viscosity for deeper resin penetration and better chemical resistance. These improvements allow us to produce impervious graphite plates of larger cross-section and thickness up to 1.5”. These new products can be viewed under our Fuel cell components; each item features a brochure and comparison table for further information. Please contact us with any questions or custom inquiries Monday, June 13, 2016 Graphitestore has developed a new version if its popular “fuel cell” impervious grade FC-GR. The new grade FCGR-347B consists of specially developed “base grade” with uniformed capillary matrix and improved resin system with higher viscosity for deeper resin penetration and better chemical resistance. These improvements allow us to produce impervious graphite plates of larger cross-section and thickness up to 1.5”. These new products can be viewed under our Fuel cell components; each item features a brochure and comparison table for further information. Please contact us with any questions or custom inquiries Friday, April 14, 2016 Graphitestore is expanding its pyrolytic graphite discs and plates which are now available in three different materials: Substrate Nucleated (PG-SN), Continuously Nucleated (PG-CN), and High Conductivity Substrate Nucleated (PG-HT). Continuously Nucleated (PG-CN) material has physical properties 15-20% higher than that of Substrate Nucleated. That is why PG-CN is preferred when the application requires a higher compression load. Uses range across metal processing, closed die forging, electronics, or aerospace applications. The Substrate Nucleated – High Conductivity (PG-HT) grade is similar to Substrate Nucleated (SN) grade of pyrolytic graphite but is thermally annealed to increase thermal conductivity. The increase in conductivity is about four times that of PG-SN grade or more than four times better than copper. These new products can be viewed under our pyrolytic graphite; each item features a brochure and comparison table for further information. Please contact us with any questions or custom inquiries Monday, November 9, 2015 Graphitestore is expanding its Fuel cell components category by introducing carbon cloth and carbon paper products. Referred to as Gas Diffusion Layers (GDL), these materials are commonly used as key components in various types of fuel cells, including Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Direct Methanol (DMFC) and Phosphoric Acid (PAFC) stacks. In fuel cells these thin, porous sheet must provide high electrical and thermal conductivity and chemical / corrosion resistance, in addition to controlling the proper flow of reactant gases (hydrogen and air) and managing the water transport out of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). This layer must also have controlled compressibility to support the external forces from the assembly, and not deform into the bi-component plate channels to restrict flow. These new products can be viewed under our Fuel cell components; each item features a brochure and comparison table for further information. Please contact us with any questions or custom inquiries
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Graphitestore.com is expanding its selection of CFC (Carbon-Carbon) products with new Threaded Rods & Nuts, U & L Channels, and Plates available in a variety of sizes. CFC parts are lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced, high temperature treated composites. Composed of a fiber reinforced composite material in a carbon matrix they offer superior strength and fracture resistance compared with graphite. CFC (Carbon-Carbon) also exhibits great resistance from heat, oxidation, thermal shock, and excellent chemical corrosion resistance. CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Plates are now available in GS-CFC400 Grade, featuring chopped fiber in a 2D random fiber alignment. This grade has high interlaminar shear strength, displays in-plane isotropy and is stable to 3600F (2000C). These plates can be precisely machined to specifications. Along with plates, CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Threaded Rods and Nuts are available in this grade in various diameters. CFC (Carbon-Carbon) U and L Channels have also been added in GS-CFC200 Grade, featuring continuous fiber in a 0°/90° fiber alignment. This material has very high tensile strength and modulus while stable to 3600F (2000C). All of these attributes make CFC material a superior choice for a variety of components and applications. These include: furnace linings/racks/fixtures, insulation fasteners, sleeves, fans, biomedical devices, aerospace parts, specialized racing brakes and clutches, heating elements, sintering trays and boats, and hardware for metal forming and glass making. Email support@graphitestore.com for any questions on custom machining or inquiries on sizes not seen on our site.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 – Graphitestore.com has now added two new product lines to its expanding catalogue: CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Plate and Flexible Graphite Foil. CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Plates are lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced, high temperature treated composites. These parts offer superior strength and fracture resistance compared with graphite, while and GRADE GSHD provides great oxidation resistance and high thermal conductivity while being stable to 3600F (2000C). Some popular applications for CFC (Carbon-Carbon) Plate are heat treating, sintering trays, powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, atmosphere and vacuum furnaces, furnace racks and fixtures, high temp fasteners, aerospace parts, alternative energy and clutches. Please see our full product description of Flexible Graphite Foil in our catalogue for additional functions and applications. Flexible graphite foil is made from exfoliated graphite flake and is produced through an extensive calendaring process to give a thin flexible material with no binder or resins. It holds properties such as thermal stability, impermeability, high and low temperature-resistance and corrosion resistance. Some popular applications for Flexible Graphite Foil products are gaskets used in flanges, level meters, release foils in glassworks and hot presses, backing strips for welding operations, cathodes for electrolysis of liquids, electrical contacts, vessel linings and coatings against hot aggressive media and facing for hot pressing molds. Please see our full product description of Flexible Graphite Foil in our catalogue for additional functions and applications. Monday, April 8, 2013 -- In response to a high demand for low permeability graphite used in bi-polar plates, we have developed a new resin-filled Impervious Graphite grade FC-GR. This grade combines the best properties of graphite: high electrical and thermal conductivity, chemical resistance and easy machining with the low permeability of molded composites. These new plates are intended for low to mid-temperature fuel cells up to 500°F. For higher temperature fuel cells we recommend using our Standard Graphite Plates. Thursday, November 8, 2012 -- GraphiteStore.com now added Carbon Fiber Composite (CFC) parts to its catalogue. Carbon Fiber Composites are lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced, high temperature treated composites. They offer superior strength and fracture resistance compared with graphite. The three types of CFC parts offered are: Due to their greater strength and resistance to high temperatures they are often utilized in: heat treating, racks and fixtures, load plates, vacuum furnace and insulation fastening furniture, aerospace, alternative energy, windmill blades, glass industry, bottling fixtures, brake linings, heat shields, heating elements, and x-ray targets. Friday, February 24, 2012 -- GraphiteStore.com is pleased to announce that we have moved our corporate office to a new location: This move has allowed us to consolidate our sales, engineering and distribution into one convenient location. We aim to better serve you with enhanced customer service and expedited order processing and delivery. We will continue to have the same phone, fax and email information. Thursday, December 29, 2011 -- GraphiteStore.com in cooperation with Asbury Carbons, Inc is introducing nano-particle sized graphite powders. These powders are composed of ultra-fine particles with a size distribution of 0.10 microns to 20 microns. The new powders featured are: Applications for these powders include but not limited to: specialty coatings, specialty lubricants, source of graphene materials, electrically conductive coating, thermally conductive coating and matrix additive, IR absorbing materials, EMF/EMP shielding applications, radar shielding, polymer reinforcement, graphite oxide precursor, graphitic/amorphous carbon hybrid materials , reactive carbon material for carbide synthesis, reactive carbon material for special-case metallurgical reduction reactions, carbon particle surface energy studies, fine particle agglomeration studies, novel carbon surface functionality investigations, capacitor substrate, ultra-fine substrate for catalyst support, formation of ultra-fine voids in dense ceramic materials and components, pressure and/or shock damping, novel heat transfer materials, novel functional pigments, phase-change heat exchanger heat transfer compounds, dispersed phase RF/EMR attenuation, high impedance brushes, non-organic filler for grease thickening to replace or enhance conventional soaps, friction and wear components. Friday, July 22, 2011 -- GraphiteStore.com has expanded its selection of graphite lubricants by adding the SLIP Plate® line of Premium Dry-Film Graphite Products. The benefits of using SLIP Plate® products on equipment and tool surfaces include wear resistance, increased flow characteristics, corrosion resistance and sticking reduction. Several premier equipment OEMs endorse SLIP Plate® for their equipment. Our new products include: Slip Plate® #1 which contains the highest concentration of friction fighting graphite, and produces a durable coating with greater lubricity, and better bonding strength, than any other graphite coating on the market. We offer this in both can and aerosol form to accommodate various application methods. Slip Plate® #4 is a water-based, environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based dry film graphite coatings. It has been formulated using a proprietary binder and particle suspension system with a natural graphite powder, producing an excellent abrasive and corrosion resistant coating. Slip Plate® Oven Chain Lubricants are designed around unique, natural graphite that offers superior lubricity under extreme conditions. Hot Oven Chain Lubricant is a water-based mixture that effectively carries graphite to chain pins and bushings, while Cold Oven Chain Lubricant uses a light oil based suspension to effectively carry graphite. The unique binder system utilized by these two products creates a very durable coating while the particle distribution allows graphite particles to penetrate very tight spaces. Use these to prolong the life of your chain and reduce noise. For easy, do-it-yourself lubrication jobs, SLIP Plate® products are easy-to-use, dry-film lubricants that eliminate almost any sliding friction problem as well as environmental barrier on farming, industrial, and home equipment. Friday, March 26, 2010 -- In response to a growing demand from our customers for carbon-fiber related products, we are proud to announce two new additions to our carbon-fiber store: Plain is the most commonly used type for lightweight aerodynamic parts, while 2x2 twill weave fabric offers the cosmetic appearance so desirable on modern composite parts. These fabrics are manufactured with the highest quality medium modulus (34 Msi) carbon fiber and exhibit higher specific stiffness-to-weight ratios than any other comparable reinforcement materials. Monday, May 27, 2009 -- In an on going process to expand our inventory of high temperature insulation and gasketing products GraphiteStore.com introduced four new product types: Carbon and graphite felts are designed for use as high temperature insulation in resistance or induction heated vacuum furnaces and invert gas furnaces. Made of carbon or graphite fibers, these materials have low thermal conductivity and vapor pressure. They are used in oxidizing atmospheres up to 350°C (662°F) and in protective atmosphere or vacuum up to 3000°C (5432°F). Monday, October 13, 2008 -- In response to our customers' demand GraphiteStore.com added new line of highly effective machinable MACOR® glass ceramic products. Manufactured by Corning Incorporated, these plates, rods and bars offer continuous use temperature of 800°C and a peak temperature of 1000°C. Some major characteristics of MACOR® products include coefficient of thermal expansion that readily matches most metals and sealing glasses; non-wetting by most metals and plastics; near zero porosity, and unlike ductile materials, they won't deform. These products are excellent insulators at high voltages, various frequencies, and high temperatures. They can be machined to .0005"; surface finished to less than 20µin and polished to a smoothness of 0.5µin.-AA. Monday, February 18, 2008 -- GraphiteStore.com introduces new category Fuel cell components comprised of two product types: Standard Graphite Plates and Composite Bipolar Plates. These plates exhibit sufficient rigidity, while supporting membrane in the pressurized fuel cell environment, preventing gas and liquid leaks; maintain structural integrity at high operating temperatures; offer excellent corrosion resistance over long periods of time (years); provide good thermal and electrical conductivity. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 -- GraphiteStore.com has significantly expanded its mechanical carbon inventory by adding two new product types: Blanks - molded carbon-graphite tubes (HT to 1200°F) and Blanks - graphite plates for dry running vanes. Introduction of these products allows us to service applications of up to 1,200°F, as well as manufacture dry running vanes for vacuum pumps and compressors. Friday, September 21, 2007 -- GraphiteStore.com is pleased to announce addition of Sialon tubes to its family of ceramic products: Sialon Tubes - Open Both Ends. Superior to all other ceramic refractories, SIALON - alloy of silicon nitride and aluminum oxide, is extremely tough and recommended for molten metal applications, high wear or high impact environments up to 1250°C. It is non-wetting for most nonferrous metals, gas tight, chemically inert, resistant to corrosion and metal attack and features high strength, hardness and thermal shock resistance. Sialon thermocouples are used extensively for continuous temperature measurement in non-ferrous metals. In molten aluminum and aluminum alloys, Sialon does not contaminate the melt, provides for continuous, reliable temperature measurement and is resistant to degradation even in aggressive aluminum lithium alloys. Excellent corrosion resistance of Sialon allows for the use of thinner walls, thereby providing faster response time and improved accuracy. Sialon is a reliable and consistent vehicle for degassing non-ferrous molten metals. Resistance to thermal shock, erosion and corrosion by chlorine at high temperatures provides extended service life and consistent gas diffusion. Sialon low pressure stalk (LPS) tubes provide performance-cost advantages to aluminum die casters. They do not require pretreatments or coatings; they won't contaminate the melt and will reduce downtime. Monday, July 23, 2007 -- Reflecting on growing demand for Pyrolytic Graphite, GraphiteStore.com is pleased to announce addition of two new product types: Substrate Nucleated discs (PG-SN) and Substrate Nucleated plates (PG-SN). Pyrolytic Graphite is a unique form of graphite manufactured by decomposition of a hydrocarbon gas at very high temperature in a vacuum furnace. The result is an ultra-pure product which is near theoretical density and extremely anisotropic. The material is grown onto a substrate giving it a layered composition. This also means it has different properties in different planes. In the C plane (across its layers) it has low thermal conductivity, acting as an insulator. In the A-B plane (with the layers) it has very high thermal conductivity, acting as a superb conductor. Pyrolytic Graphite offers high purity, impermeability and is stable to 3000°C. It is used to make sputtering targets, ion beam grids, ion implant hardware, liquid phase epitaxy hardware, thermal insulators, rocket nozzles, etc. Friday, March 30, 2007 -- GraphiteStore.com is pleased to announce addition of two new product types: Purified graphite rods - fine extruded and Purified graphite tubes - fine extruded. These fine particle purified graphite products range in size from 3/4"DIA to 5.25"DIA and up to 146"L. They undergo gas purification which brings total level of chemical impurities below 50 parts per million (ppm). Applications that will benefit the most from purified rods and tubes are: laboratory boats, molds and crucibles; electrodes; anodes; heat exchangers, heating elements, furnace parts, etc. Thursday, June 1, 2006 -- GraphiteStore.com responds to market demand by adding hundreds of Tool Brushes to its Carbon Brushes category. These brushes are organized by Application, Size, Tool Manufacturer and Tool Type with references to OEM part numbers and model numbers allowing for easy and convenient search and detailed technical presentation. Monday, April 17, 2006 -- GraphiteStore.com expands its inventory of high temperature, corrosion resistant Technical Ceramics with addition of Labware Crucibles and Furnace Tubes. Our Labware Crucibles category is represented by 99.8% Alumina and 89% Zirconia Crucibles, Boats, Trays, Boats, Dishes and Discs. Our Furnace Tubes category is represented by 99.8% Alumina Tubes ranging from 0.5"DIA to 6"DIA and up to 48" in length. This newest addition of high quality labware crucibles and tubes allows us to offer most comprehensive Technical Ceramics inventory in the industry. Monday, August 22, 2005 -- GraphiteStore.com is proud to announce an addition of Carbon Brushes to its online marketplace. We are now able to offer hundreds of stock brushes for replacement and OEM markets for any given application: Industrial, Fractional Horse Power (FHP), Slip Ring, Traction, Power Tool, Elevator, Fork Lift. BUFFALO GROVE, IL and EDISON, NJ - Monday, April 18, 2005 -- GraphiteStore.com, a leading provider of composite carbon, graphite and ceramic products, introduced today the new version of its online marketplace enhanced by OpenRules™ rule engine. The enhanced GraphiteStore.com operates 19 online stores that offer highly sophisticated, application specific products and solutions for Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Petrochemical, Mining, Aluminum, Steel, Glass, Semiconductor, and other industries. With OpenRules™ open source software incorporated into GraphiteStore's online portal, GraphiteStore's product managers are able to set and implement various rules guiding products' promotion and placement across various categories and product types. Rules-based technology allows GraphiteStore's marketing team to identify and direct customers to products of their interest. OpenRules engine supports cross-selling and up-selling capabilities of GraphiteStore.com, creating a better user experience, while improving time-to-market of GraphiteStore's products and services. About GraphiteStore.com About OpenRules Monday, March 7, 2005 -- GraphiteStore.com deploys the new Dryer bearings store which includes the following product types: Monday, September 27, 2004 -- GraphiteStore.com adds Clay-Graphite Crucibles - A Shape (OLD) product type to the Crucibles, molds, ingots store. Thursday, May 6, 2004 -- GraphiteStore.com, Inc., a leading online provider of composite carbon, graphite and ceramic products, and OpenRules, Inc. announced today that OpenRules™, the first open source full-scale business rules framework, will enhance GraphiteStore's online marketplace. OpenRules will support marketing promotions and improve cross-selling and up-selling capabilities of GraphiteStore.com, creating a better user experience while improving time-to-market of GraphiteStore's products and services. Looking for a solution that would make the manufacturing and retail processes more flexible and responsive while leveraging its current IT infrastructure, GraphiteStore recognized earlier that its online operations will require a Business Rule Engine. Such engine will allow the business logic that is embedded in business applications to be represented as rules that can be managed by business users, improving product configuration and accelerating investment in business process management. However, the analysis of the commercial business rules engines had shown that the most of them do not fit GraphiteStore's requirements being unnecessary complicated, difficult to integrate in the GraphiteStore's .Net environment, and prohibitively expensive. The analysis of the capabilities of the new open source business rule engine OpenRulesT had shown that this product along with the services provided by OpenRules, Inc. will deliver a practical, comprehensive while inexpensive solution for the GraphiteStore's needs. With OpenRules in place, GraphiteStore will empower business managers to configure dynamic stores, in which different combinations of products can be offered to customers based on their practical needs, shopping experience, and in simple customized manner. "Using OpenRules, we will be able to easily and flexibly adjust and fine-tune our product lines and processes without making changes in the system software," said Vladimir Novokhovsky, GraphiteStore's general manager. "With OpenRules, we express our business rules in an intuitive format using just MS Excel familiar to any business specialist. No learning of any new tools or languages is required. Therefore, rules can be easily changed by business specialists without IT involvement. This enables GraphiteStore not only to be more efficient, but also to be more responsive to the constantly changing and expanding product lines." OpenRules, Inc. expects that after an initial OpenRules™ deployment as a part of GraphiteStore.com, the product will also enable other manufacturers and retailers in global trade to configure, maintain and change their business processes with increased agility in response to business growth and other dynamic business demands. About GraphiteStore.com About OpenRules Friday, February 13, 2004 -- GraphiteStore.com adds a new product type to the Rods and tubes store and two new product types to the Laminates store: Friday, January 16, 2004 -- GraphiteStore.com deploys the new Rods and tubes store. This store currently includes the following product types: Tuesday, November 4, 2003 -- GraphiteStore.com deploys the new EDM Graphite store. This store currently includes the following product types: Thursday, September 18, 2003 -- GraphiteStore.com adds the new product type Metallurgical and machinery greases to the Powders and aerosols store. The items included in the store are: Friday, September 5, 2003 -- GraphiteStore.com adds seven new product types to the Sealing tapes, ropes, etc. store: Wednesday, August 19, 2003 -- GraphiteStore.com deploys the a Insulation and gasketing store. This store currently includes two product types: Insulation fiber boards and Insulation fiber boards, foil on one side (FOS) recommended for high temperature vacuum furnaces. |
