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Graphite
Specifications
Standard Assembly:
2 units of Graphite bonded to 1/8" carbon steel. For field tack welding.
1/4" lip. Loads to 2000 PSI, Temperature: +1000° F air, +30,000° inert
Advantages
- High operating temperature.
- Ease of installation.
- No setting problems.
- Low coefficient of friction.
- No surface treatments, grouting, or expensive mechanical attachment
necessary.
- Chemically inert.
- Unaffected by weather conditions.
- Ability to absorb dirt and grit within itself.
- Self-aligning when used in conjunction with elastomeric backing pads.
INSTALLATION
Welding:
When using a standard assembly merely tack
weld with electric arc along the outside edge two inches on center with
quarter-inch tack. If a full weld is desired, use full weld assembly. A full
one-quarter inch weld is then used along the sides of the plates to the
substrate, preventing seepage of water between the Graphite bearing and the
support structure.
Installation in Concrete: Secure the top and bottom
elements together with paper adhesive tape. Then attach the bottom element
anchor bolts with wire to the form. After the bottom pour is made, repeat on top
element. During the first expansive cycle, the tape will break.
FULL WELD ASSEMBLY
2 units of Graphite bonded to indicated backing material with 1/2" lip
all around for full welding. Load to 2000 PSI, Temperature: +1000° F air, +3000°
F inert
PART # -- PTP -- Graphite (1/2" or 1/4") -- 10 Ga. SS -- 1/4" LIP AND SIZE
APPLICATIONS FOR GRAPHITE
Bridges
- Highway Bridges
- Overpasses
- Railroad Bridges
Industrial
- Heat Exchangers
- Dust Collectors
- Heavy Machinery
- Refinery Equipment
- Wind tunnels
- Penstocks
- Vessels
- Pipelines
- Air preheaters
- Atomic Energy applications
- Transmission towers
- Storage tanks
- Offshore drilling rigs
Architectural in Wood, Concrete or Steel
- Cross beam and girder slip joints
- Roof slabs and corbels
- Vibration pads
- Airport hangar doors
- Domes
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