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Carbon Electrodes – Performance Products for Non-Ferrous Arc Furnace Applications Carbon Electrodes Broad Base. Best Solutions.

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SGL Group – The Carbon Company We are SGL Group – The Carbon Company, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. We have in-depth materials, production, applications and engineering expertise, a comprehensive graphite and carbon fiber-based product portfolio, and an integrated value chain from carbon fibers to composites. We operate close to our customers through a global sales network and state-of-the-art production sites in Europe, North America and Asia. With this Broad Base, we offer Best Solutions to our customers with the help of our company philosophy of SGL...

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Carbon Electrodes Made by SGL Group E ­ nsure the best results The unique characteristics of carbon electrodes allow them to carry large amounts of electric current at very high temperatures while maintaining excellent mechanical stability. Therefore, they are used as electric current conductors in non-ferrous arc furnaces where silicon metal, elemental phosphorus or other specialties are produced. Carbon electrodes have to withstand > 2000 °C in various furnace applications Main applications Silicon metal for the aluminum and chemical industries Refined silicon metal for the semiconductor...

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Carbon Electrodes Custom-Made Solutions SGL Group currently produces electrodes with diameters from 800 to 1400 mm (31”- 55”) and lenghts of up to 3500 mm (138”); they weigh up to 7.0 tons (15,500 lbs). Typical dimensions of carbon electrodes Nominal diameter [mm] [inches] Nominal length (incl. cone) [mm] [inches]

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Each carbon electrode is machined with high precision to customer's specification Our male/female joint design has been optimized to improve strength and reduce thermally induced stresses Typical properties of carbon electrodes Property Test method Typical value Grade P Typical value Grade S Apparent density Typical electrode tolerances Length For minimum 85 % of an order: total length (cone included) in the range 2610 –2930 mm Customized tolerances are available on request

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Custom-Made Handling Equipment Optimize your Process In cooperation with the Piccardi company, SGL Group has developed specially designed lifting and tightening equipment for handling such large electrodes. Balancing ring It is used to pick up and transport carbon electrodes to the furnace. The self-lowering design permits preliminary mounting of the new electrode on top of the column. Double tightening ring Especially designed to tighten the new carbon electrode to the recommended torque.

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Long-Lasting Relationships and Technical Competence SGL Group enjoys long-lasting relationships with its customers. Our wide range of services is well known and appreciated throughout the world. Our customers’ different operating conditions are carefully analyzed in order to provide the most suitable electrode grade and equipment for their use. We practice quality control with modern equipment and well-trained specialists. Technical assistance is available on demand before and after the delivery of the material. Technology & Innovation Center, Meitingen Product development SGL Group has...

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This document is based on our best current knowledge and is intended to provide information on specific properties of our products and their applications. The above data have been obtained under laboratory conditions by employing the test methods described. This information should not, therefore, be taken as guaranteeing specific properties or the suitability of the product for a specific application under working conditions unknown to us. In particular, the specific data should not be taken as a warranty for the durability or performance of a product in the stated application. SGL Group...

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