Silicon Carbide is the only chemical compound of carbon and silicon. It was originally produced by a high temperature electro-chemical reaction of sand and carbon. Silicon carbide is an excellent abrasive and has been produced and made into grinding wheels and other abrasive products for over one hundred years. Today the material has been developed into a high quality technical grade ceramic with very good mechanical properties. It is used in abrasives, refractories, ceramics, and numerous high-performance applications. The material can also be made an electrical conductor and has applications in resistance heating, flame igniters and electronic components. Structural and wear applications are constantly developing.

Tungsten Carbide Mechanical Seal Face

Advantages:
- Simple,reliable design
- High sealing effect against dirt,dust,water and abrasive media from the outside and against oil and grease from the inside
- Cost-effective
- Long service life
- Self-centering to compensate for shaft eccentricity or misalignment
- Maintenance-free
- Easy to assemble