Mechanical Carbon

Taking advantage of the self-lubrication and chemical and heat resistance features of carbon, mechanical carbon is used for sliding parts in high temperature environments where metals cannot be used as well as for submersion in chemicals and in fields where lubricated parts cannot be used. Already, our KC, TUG and IG Series are widely used and highly evaluated in a broad range of industries. Our copper-impregnated carbon materials for a pantograph slider are extending the life of wiring.

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Property Data

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Typical properties by Grades

CompositionGradeBulk DensityHardnessFlexural StrengthCompressive StrengthYoung's ModulusCoefficient of Thermal ExpansionThermal ConductivityThermal Durability
Mg/m3 HSD MPa MPa GPa 10-6/℃ W/(m・K)
Graphite IG-11 1.77 51 39 78 10 4.5 a) 120 450
ISO-68 1.82 80 76 172 13 5.6 a) 70 450
Carbon Graphite KC-36 1.72 65 48 135 15 3.5 15 350
KC-57◆ 1.78 105 70 270 20 4.0 5 350
KC-67◆ 1.77 72 60 185 20 3.5 10 350
KC-83K 1.74 80 55 160 15 4.0 10 350
KP-001 1.72 90 70 240 17 5.0 4 350
KP-002 1.73 60 58 170 17 3.5 7 350
Resin-Impregnated Carbon KC-360 1.78 75 58 165 17 4.0 15 300
KC-570 1.85 110 84 370 22 5.0 5 300
KC-573◆ 1.85 110 85 370 22 5.5 5 250
KC-670 1.87 87 78 240 22 5.0 10 300
KC-673◆ 1.87 87 78 245 22 5.5 10 250
KC-830K 1.84 90 70 205 17 5.0 10 250
IKC-433 1.97 70 70 140 20 6.0 139 200
Metal-Impregnated Carbon KC-5709 2.25 110 100 430 27 5.0 5 500
KC-6709 2.30 88 90 300 27 5.0 13 500
IKC-6809 2.67 88 105 300 21 6.0 80 500
PC-78A 2.90 95 110 410 27 6.5 13 350
SiC/C Composites TS-002 2.31/2.75 63/70 113/78 300/205 18/16 4.5/5.2 80/80 500
TS-003 2.28/1.82 83/80 116/76 410/172 30/13 5.4/5.6 70/70 400
TS-004 2.28/1.92 83/86 116/88 410/235 30/15 5.4/7.5 70/60 200
TS-005 2.28/2.67 83/88 116/105 410/300 30/21 5.4/6.0 70/70 500
Inorganic Compound -Impregnated Carbon IG-11R1 1.85 55 46 92 11 4.5 a) 120 500
IG-43R1 1.88 57 59 108 12 4.8 a) 140 500
ISO-68R1 1.87 84 83 190 15 5.6 a) 70 500
Impermeable Carbon
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TUG-105 1.67 90 60 250 20 4.0 - 350
TUG-110 1.78 105 90 290 20 4.0 - 350
TUG-120 1.68 95 70 245 20 4.0 - 350
TUG-308 1.87 90 65 215 23 3.5 - 350
TUG-309 1.85 80 55 185 20 3.5 - 350
TUG-3095 1.81 75 50 170 20 3.5 - 350
TUG-505 1.89 80 68 185 20 3.0 - 350
Resin-Bonded Carbon W-1500 1.77 70 75 175 15 23.0 b) - 150
W-3500 1.63 85 90 250 12 30.0 b) - 200
LS 1.77 60 70 100 15 15.0 b) - 150
NLA 1.70 75 85 175 15 23.0 b) - 150
MR-10 1.43 78 100 230 10 35.0 b) - 220
Metal-Bonded Carbon GM-1 4.60 18 25 55 - 12.0 - 200
GM-5 6.20 18 205 350 - 12.0 - 400

※ The figures above are typical values, and are not guaranteed.
※ SiC/C composite values show both of the "SiC/C composite layer" and "substrate(+impregnation)".
※ SiC/C composite thermal durability shows that of the "substrate(+impregnation)".
※ Thermal durability varies with usage conditions. Values provided for reference purposes only.
※ Measurement temperature range for the coefficient of thermal expansion is :
a) 350〜450℃  b) 50〜150℃  and others: 100〜200℃
※ Unit conversion: MPa=kgf/cm2 ×0.098、 GPa=kgf/mm2 ×0.0098、 W/(m・K)=kcal/h・m・℃ ×1.16
◆Grades are considered Generally Recognized as Safe by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA).


Product selection table by usage

CompositionGradeBearingsSeal RingsVanesSliderSpecial
Applications
Non-LubricatedLubricatedMechanical SealJoint SealCompressorsShaft Seals Valve sheet Non-lubricated Lubricated Trolley wheels and shoes For trains For brakes Jigs for glass production Structural materials for high temperatures
For high temperatures For high loads For low loads For high load mass production For low load mass production For high loads For low loads For high load mass production For low load mass production For Slurry resistance For high loads For low loads For high load mass production For low load mass production For blister resistance For high loads For low loads For high load mass production For low load mass production For large sizes For air For special gas For dry gas For steam For hydropower
Graphite IG-11                                                          
ISO-68                                                        
Carbon Graphite KC-36                                                              
KC-57                                                            
KC-67                                                              
KC-83K                                                              
KP-001                                                                
KP-002                                                            
Resin-
Impregnated
carbon
KC-360                                                        
KC-570、
KC-573
                                                         
KC-670、
KC-673
                                                           
KC-830K                                                  
Metal-
Impregnated
carbon
KC-5709                                                    
KC-6709                                                        
IKC- 6809                                                            
PC-78A                                                              
SiC/C
Composites
TS-002                                                           
TS-003                                                              
TS-004                                                              
TS-005                                                          
Inorganic
Compound-
Impregnated
IG-11R1                                                              
ISO-43R1                                                              
ISO-68R1                                                          
Impermeable
Carbon
Graphite
TUG-105                                                                
TUG-110                                                              
TUG-120                                                              
TUG-308                                                              
TUG-309                                                              
TUG-3095                                                              
TUG-505                                                                
Resin-
Bonded
Carbon
W-1500                                                        
W-3500                                                          
LS                                                            
NLA                                                                
MR-10                                                            
Metal-
Bonded
Carbon
GM-1                                                                
GM-5                                                          

*◎...Most appropriate ○...Appropriate
* A variety of stock sizes are available. Please contact our sales team for details.
* There are additional products for special applications that are not shown in the table.
Before actually using one of our products, please be sure to contact our sales department to consult on selecting the most appropriate grade.