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Keith Hoge

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The Science of GRAPHITE's Self-Lubrication in air

The Science of GRAPHITE's Self-Lubrication in air

Proper lubrication of a mechanical system can make or break a design. Any application in which rubbing occurs requires lubrication to prevent excessive wear, heat buildup, seizing, and—in worst case scenarios—complete system failure. Lubrication concerns range from

From Powders to Parts: Carbon Graphite manufacturing Process (Part II)

From Powders to Parts: Carbon Graphite manufacturing Process (Part II)

In Part I of this blog series, we discussed the initial steps of mechanical carbon graphite production, starting with the mixing of raw powders. That post outlines the processing steps that are required to produce plain carbon graphite. Part II addresses the various post-processing steps that can be applied to plain carbon graphite after baking.

From Powders to Parts: CARBON Graphite MANUFACTURING Process (Part I)

From Powders to Parts: CARBON Graphite MANUFACTURING Process (Part I)

Carbon graphite has a unique set of physical properties that allows it to be used in environments where traditional lubricants and other self-lubricating materials will fail.

Self-lubricating materials for space and cryogenic conditions

Self-lubricating materials for space and cryogenic conditions

When most people think of rocket propulsion systems, they envision the violent combustion that propels the booster forward and gives off immense heat during operation. 

How Industrial Pipe Valves Handle the Pressure

How Industrial Pipe Valves Handle the Pressure

Industrial valves are an integral component of most fluid handling systems. They must be engineered with meticulous attention to detail in order to ensure they can handle the variety of application conditions they encounter.