Silicon carbide bushings demonstrate quantifiable mechanical properties. Carbon‐impregnated silicon carbide materials enhance self‐lubrication. Stanford Advanced Materials supplies silicon carbide bushings produced by sintering and reaction bonding. These products satisfy diverse customer requirements. We provide both flat silicon carbide bushings and customised silicon carbide bushings with complex geometries.
Available Materials
Type
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Material
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Description
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Sintered Silicon Carbide (S-SiC)
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SMB1 – Basic pure SiC
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SiC purity above 98%
Hv: 26 GPa
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SMG1 – Graphite impregnated
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Graphite content 15%–20%
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SMP1 – Porous
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Improved friction resistance
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Reaction-bonded Silicon Carbide (RB-SiC)
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SMB2 – Basic SiC
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SiC purity above 88%
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SMG2 – Graphite impregnated
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Graphite content 20%–30%
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Silicon carbide is manufactured in large quantities as an abrasive. Products with high purity are used in the semiconductor industry and coatings. Silicon carbide occurs naturally as the rare mineral moissanite. SiC grains are sintered into ceramic materials that offer wear resistance. These materials are used as bushings and in automotive brakes. Silicon carbide bushings are employed in numerous industries for various machinery.