GES GRAPHITE A Family of Carbon and Graphite Companies Specialty Graphite
GES GRAPHITE Quality, Service, and Consistency GES GRAPHITE has more than 50 years experience and is the leading distributor of graphite and carbon products in the Americas. We market and distribute graphite electrodes, specialty graphite, and cathode blocks. In addition, we offer many value added services including: warehousing, anti-ox coatings, re-packaging, and technical service. At GES, we guarantee and stand behind the quality of our products. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. 2
Specialty Graphite Overview Bulk Electrical Flexural Particle Size Density Resistivity Grade g/cm 3 inches / mm Ωinch / µωm psi / MPa psi / MPa PF 1.65.08 / 2 4.0 / 10.0 1850 / 13 3950 / 27 Block PFR 1.72.031 /.8 3.1 / 8.0 2300 / 16 5100 / 35 PFR-N 1.77.031 /.8 3.1 / 8.0 2750 / 19 5650 / 39 Round PDF 1.67.031 /.8 4.0 / 10.0 2000 / 14 5000 / 30 PDF-N 1.76.031 /.8 3.1 / 8.0 2600 / 18 5500 / 38 Rod PRD 1.65.031 /.8 3.2 / 8.0 2300 / 16 5100 / 35 PRD-N 1.72.031 /.8 3.0 / 7.5 2900 / 20 5800 / 40 GES Warehouse Facility in Emlenton, PA 3
Grade PF Block Specifications Description: Grade PF is an economical grade suitable for cost effective parts in many less demanding applications in several markets. Furnace parts Aluminum run-out tables Fused refractory molds Support plates/shelves Sizes: 26 x 26 x 72 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 103 g/cm 3 1.65 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.08 mm 2 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 4 µωm 10 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 1850 MPa 13 ASTM C-695 psi 3950 MPa 27 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 1900 MPa 13 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 23 % 23 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.2 10-6/ C 2.5 82 W/mK 140 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.3 % 0.3 75 75 4
Grade PFR Block Specifications Description: Grade PFR is primarily the material of choice for higher density, better mechanical strength, and less porosity than grade PF. Grade PFR is the most popular multi-purpose grade. Casting molds and furnace parts for hot metal Boats and trays for sintering applications Crucibles for melting and alloying. Ingot Molds Sizes: 16 x 25 x 72, 20 x 20 x 72, 20 x 25 x 72 16 x 32 x 72, 20 x 32 x 100, 20 x 37 x 72, 20 x 37 x 110 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 108 g/cm3 1.72 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 3.1 µωm 8.0 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2300 MPa 16 ASTM C-695 psi 5100 MPa 35 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 1900 MPa 13 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 18 % 18 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.4 10-6/ C 2.5 90 W/mK 160 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.12 % 0.12 80 80 5
Grade PFR-N BLOCK Specifications Description: Grade PFR-N is primarily the material of choice for higher density, better mechanical strength, and less porosity than grade PFR. Grade PFR-N is 15-20% higher in strength than PFR. Casting molds and furnace parts for hot metal Boats and trays for sintering applications Crucibles for melting and alloying Bases for molten metal pumps Ingot Molds Vacuum Furnaces Sizes: 16 x 44 x 86, 16 x 48 x 86 20 x 25 x 72, 20 x 37 x 74, 20 x 37 x 110 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 109 g/cm 3 1.77 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 3.1 µωm 8.0 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2750 MPa 19 ASTM C-695 psi 5650 MPa 39 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 2000 MPa 14 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 17 % 17 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.3 10-6/ C 2.4 90 W/mK 160 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.08 % 0.08 85 85 6
Grade PDF Round Specifications Description: Grade PDF offers a series of large diameter round billets, as a graphite with medium density and strength, for special applications best suited for the round. Furnace liners and support plates/shelves Induction furnace susceptors Pressure casting molds Centrifugal casting molds Large-diameter crucibles Sizes: 36 dia. x 23, 44 dia. x 23, 48 dia. x 23, 56 dia. x 20, 60 dia. 20 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 104 g/cm 3 1.67 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 4 µωm 10 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2000 MPa 14 ASTM C-695 psi 5000 MPa 30 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 1700 MPa 12 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 20 % 20 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.2 10-6/ C 2.5 82 W/mK 140 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.12 % 0.12 70 70 7
Grade PDF-N Round Specifications Description: Grade PDF-N is primarily the material of choice for applications when a graphite with higher density, better mechanical strength, and less porosity than Grade PDF is desired. Furnace Liners Induction furnace susceptors Pressure casting molds Centrifugal casting molds Large-diameter crucibles Sizes: 30 dia. x 20, 44 dia. x 16, 44 dia. x 23 48 dia. x 23, 50 dia. x 15, 50 dia. x 23 56 dia. x 20, 60 dia. x 20 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs./ft 3 110 g/cm 3 1.76 Particle Size ASTM C-559 Inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 3.1 µωm 8.0 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2600 MPa 18 ASTM C-695 psi 5500 MPa 38 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 1700 MPa 12 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 15 % 15 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.3 10-6/ C 2.4 90 W/mK 160 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.09 % 0.09 80 80 8
Grade PRD Rod Specifications Description: Grade PRD is an extruded graphite, primarily the choice for cost effective parts for less demanding applications. Furnace parts Ground anodes Molten metal pump shafts and posts Stirring rods Small crucibles Brazing rods Sizes: 2 to 24 dia. with lengths up to 86 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 103 g/cm 3 1.65 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 3.2 µωm 8 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2300 MPa 16 ASTM C-695 psi 5100 MPa 35 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 1500 MPa 10 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 20 % 20 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.4 10-6/ C 2.5 100 W/mK 170 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.1 % 0.1 65 65 9
Grade PRD-N Rod Specifications Description: Grade PRD-N is an extruded graphite with a higher density, better mechanical strength, and less porosity than Grade PRD an excellent option for more demanding applications. Furnace parts Stirring rods Molten metal shafts and posts Small crucibles Brazing rods Ground anodes Sizes: 2 to 24 dia. with lengths up to 86 Bulk Density ASTM C-838 lbs/ft 3 108 g/cm 3 1.72 Particle Size ASTM C-559 inches 0.031 mm 0.8 Electrical Resistivity ASTM C-830 Ωinch 3.0 µωm 7.5 Flexural ASTM C-651 psi 2900 MPa 20 ASTM C-695 psi 5800 MPa 40 Tensile ASTM C-565 psi 2000 MPa 14 Porosity ASTM C-611 % 18 % 18 ASTM E-228 10-6/ F 1.0 10-6/ C 2.5 100 W/mK 170 Ash Content ASTM C-561 % 0.1 % 0.1 70 70 10
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