Nickel Coated Graphite

Nickel-coated graphite is a unique composite material that combines the benefits of nickel and graphite, offering a versatile solution for various industrial applications. This material leverages the advantageous properties of nickel and silicone rubber.

This provides superior performance in electrical operations, sealing applications, and other demanding environments. Adding nickel to graphite enhances its properties, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring chemical resistance, wear resistance, and lubrication.

Properties

Nickel-coated graphite exhibits a range of beneficial properties that make it suitable for a variety of applications:

• Elongation: 100% minimum
• Hardness Range (Durometer Shore A): 30 to 70
• Tensile Strength: 150 psi
• Temperature Range: Up to 900°F

Applications

Nickel coated graphite finds extensive use in several critical applications due to its unique properties:

Electrically Conductive Products

Nickel coated graphite is commonly used in electrically conductive products, particularly in the form of flexible gaskets. These gaskets are designed to offer shielding protection for electronic circuits against radiation.

The nickel-coated graphite serves as a filler material that can be incorporated into elastomer compounds such as silicone, enhancing their electrical conductivity and shielding effectiveness.

Composite Lubrication Products

In composite lubrication products, performance can be significantly enhanced by incorporating materials like raw graphite.

Nickel coated graphite is particularly beneficial due to the inherent lubricating properties of the graphite core combined with the durability and resilience of the nickel coating. This combination results in superior lubrication performance, reducing friction and wear in various mechanical applications.

Friction Dependent Products

High-performance brake pads are an example of friction-dependent products that benefit from nickel-coated graphite. The addition of graphite enhances the lubricating properties, reducing wear and tear on the brake pads.

Simultaneously, the nickel coating improves the heat transfer properties, ensuring better thermal management and overall performance of the brake system.

Flame Spraying

Nickel coated graphite particles are also used in flame spraying applications. This process involves spraying a coating onto nickel alloy or steel components, providing enhanced surface properties.

The coatings produced are ideal for applications requiring high-temperature resistance, with operational temperatures up to 896°F. This makes nickel coated graphite a valuable material for improving the durability and performance of components subjected to extreme conditions.

Contact Denver Rubber for Nickel Coated Graphite

Nickel coated graphite is a highly versatile and valuable material, offering a unique combination of properties that make it suitable for various industrial applications. Its ability to provide excellent electrical conductivity, lubrication, heat transfer, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosive environments makes it an indispensable material in many fields.

Whether used in electronic shielding, composite lubrication, high-performance brake systems, or flame spraying, nickel coated graphite consistently delivers superior performance and reliability.