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Graphite is one of the most versatile but complex materials to work with in the industrial sector. This carbon material has excellent properties for high-temperature applications, although working with graphite machining is a complex process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article we talk about the machining of graphite components and how at Lidering, from our facilities in Reus (Barcelona), we manufacture custom-made mechanical seals, including graphite components<\/a>. Here we tell you how our graphite machining room is specifically designed to work with this material.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is graphite and what is it used for?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Graphite is a black mineral with a metallic sheen, consisting of crystallised carbon, and with a temperature dissipation and lubricating effect. Graphite is used for many things, from the manufacture of pencils to industrial applications, such as the manufacture of customised pieces, rubbing faces, floating ring seals, graphite rotary joints<\/a>, batteries, brake pads, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graphite is a widely used material in industrial applications due to its heat resistance, low friction and ability to withstand aggressive environments. But one of the features of graphite is its complex and delicate handling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety in the graphite machining process<\/b><\/h2>\n

The process of machining graphite is not easy, because its handling generates dust in suspension, which causes damage to machinery and can lead to tool wear problems. <\/span><\/p>\n

But if we talk about safety in the graphite machining process, the most important thing is that suspended graphite dust can put operators at risk during the manufacturing of some of our products, such as rubbing surfaces, high temperature secondary seals or seals for Quench type circuits: continuous exposure to these particles in the air can cause different respiratory system diseases, as well as these same particles in the air increase the danger of fire or explosion.<\/span>
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At Lidering, as manufacturers of mechanical seals for the process industry, we have an exclusive graphite machining centre for working with this material, within our facilities in Reus (Barcelona). This room, with prepared tools and powerful dust extraction systems to maintain a particle-free atmosphere, helps us to work with this material correctly and efficiently, without putting workers or tools at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therefore, our graphite working centre allows us to handle this material in an exclusive area, equipped with:<\/span><\/p>\n