Crucibles are thick, cup-like containers that come in many different shapes and sizes and are widely used in applications from industrial to chemical, commercial to residential. They can be fabricated with or without a removable lid and occasionally with a spout, which eases the pouring process. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Weaver Industries, Inc.
Denver, PA | 717-336-7507At Weaver Industries we specialize in manufacturing machined graphite parts and products. Our goal is to ensure that our customers get the right tools for their applications. We are leaders in the industry for our graphite machining processes which include recycling and reclaiming machined electrodes. Custom molded urethane and high quality carbon graphite are only a few of our other capabilities.
Industrial Graphite Sales, LLC
Harvard, IL | 800-891-6469We understand the challenges that are associated with graphite machining and we strive to work closely with your team to ensure quality satisfaction. From milling, grinding, CAD or sanding, we can provide it all.
Superior Graphite Co.
Chicago, IL | 800-325-0337We provide superior solutions for customers with unique technology, special talents, and one-of-a-kind processes. Our solutions keep customers coming back time after time and our company longevity attests to the effectiveness of our processes. For all graphite machining needs, we can provide solutions to make your business better. Call or visit us online today for more information!
Center Carbon Company
St. Marys, PA | 814-834-1019Center Carbon Company inventories various grades and sizes of graphite and performs custom graphite machining. We utilize an expert staff and computerized machinery to produce the highest quality products available and we always strive for excellence in customer service. We don't regard any order to be too small and we would love to assist you with whatever your graphite needs may be. Call today!
Hollow Graphite Cylinders - Industrial Graphite Sales, LLCIn terms of structure, graphite crucibles may be barrel, cylinder or conical shaped, wide-form with a shallow, low profile, or high-form, with high, tapered walls. Crucibles are made of metals like copper, platinum, quartz or porcelain, but graphite is a cost saving alternative to these more expensive materials. Graphite is a chemically inert, temperature resistant mineral that fares well in ovens and furnaces. It resists thermal shock, oxidation and abrasions well, and won’t melt, burn or chemically change in extreme conditions.
It is able to maintain its structure and form even at temperatures as high as 5000°F and so can be used in furnaces and high heat processes. Graphite crucibles have many applications within the foundry, laboratory testing, jewelry making, plumbing fixtures, valves, sprinklers, and other heavy-duty products. They are further used in chemical analysis, to store materials and samples during fusion and mixing processes, in ash content determination, to melt precious metals, and in foundries to melt many different metals.
The graphite used for the fabrication of graphite crucibles or other graphite products may be regular or high purity. Even less pure graphite mixtures still usually contain a high percentage of graphite, which is often mixed with clay; however the crucible does undergo high purification before being used in a process. Crucibles of any size or material are measured in milliliters and they are always portable and handled with tongs and great care. Most crucibles, unless specifically designed, have a smooth surface and they are all dark grey or black in color.
To eliminate the risk of cross-contamination and a difficult cleaning process, many graphite crucibles are one-time-use disposable products. Due to it being mixed with clay, the temperature limits of most graphite crucibles are lowered, as it the durability. After graphite reaches its maximum temperature, it tends to start slowly oxidizing and if left in a furnace too long, may erode and cause contamination.
Graphite crucibles are not very porous, and won’t absorb much of the material being held. Many sizes are available, and they may be custom made to fit certain manufacturing requirements for a higher cost, or come in standardized sizes. The machined graphite is mixed with refractory clay, grog and other additives, and then formed into the crucible shape by extrusion or die casting, and heat treated in an oven where strengthening takes place.