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Graphite & Carbon uses in the Automotive and Mechanical Industries

Uses of Graphite in Automobiles

Graphite is now widely used as a replacement for asbestos in many automotive functions including gaskets and brake linings. It will likely be much in demand if, as predicted by many experts, fuel cells begin replacing the internal combustion engine. It is currently the main component of brushes in electric motors.

Carbon Brushes

Important electrical components in motors and generators, Carbon brushes are made of carbon or graphite.

Carbon brushes have been more recently used to harness renewable electricity sources from both wind powered and hydro powered generators.

Bearings and Sliding Elements

Because of their good chemical resistance and high lubricating properties, our carbon materials are used in pumps as bearings, bushings and seals wherever high temperatures or a corrosive environment means other materials cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graphite and Carbon uses in the Automotive industry

Carbon Brushes