HP Graphite Electrode
For high-power EAF operations requiring stable conductivity and predictable consumption.
- Diameter
- Φ250-Φ600 mm
- YLD resistivity
- 6.5 µΩ·m pole / 5.5 µΩ·m nipple
- Bulk density
- 1.63 g/cm³ pole / 1.72-1.73 g/cm³ nipple
80,000+
tons annual design capacity
Φ250-Φ700
HP and UHP product range
200,000 m²
industrial site footprint
ISO 9001
quality management system
Product Positioning
Electrodes for high-load steelmaking, quoted from real furnace requirements.
Yulinde manufactures graphite electrodes and nipples for electric furnaces. Every quote starts with the operating context: furnace type, current load, grade, diameter, length, connection, consumption, destination port, and payment route.
UHP Graphite Electrode
For ultra-high-power EAF operations and higher current load applications.
- Diameter
- Φ250-Φ700 mm
- YLD resistivity
- 6.0-5.5 µΩ·m pole / 4.0 µΩ·m nipple
- Bulk density
- 1.70 g/cm³ pole / 1.78-1.80 g/cm³ nipple
Technical Selection
Fast spec screen for procurement teams.
Values below are transcribed from the supplied Yulinde brochure. Confirm final values against the latest mill test certificate and signed specification before contracting.
| Grade | Diameter | Resistivity | Bending strength | Bulk density | CTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | Φ250-Φ600 | 6.5 µΩ·m pole / 5.5 nipple | 10.0 MPa pole / 18.0-19.0 nipple | 1.63 g/cm³ pole / 1.72-1.73 nipple | 2.2 pole / 1.6 nipple ×10⁻⁶/°C |
| UHP | Φ250-Φ700 | 6.0-5.5 µΩ·m pole / 4.0 nipple | 10.5-11.0 MPa pole / 20.0-22.0 nipple | 1.70 g/cm³ pole / 1.78-1.80 nipple | 1.5-1.4 pole / 1.4-1.2 nipple ×10⁻⁶/°C |
| Diameter | HP capacity | UHP capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Φ300 | 13,000-17,400 A | 15,000-22,000 A |
| Φ400 | 21,000-31,000 A | 25,000-40,000 A |
| Φ500 | 30,000-48,000 A | 38,000-55,000 A |
| Φ600 | Custom confirmation | 50,000-75,000 A |
| Φ700 | Not listed | 70,000-120,000 A |
Manufacturing Flow
From needle coke to machined electrode and nipple.
The production flow follows the expected path for HP/UHP graphite electrodes: raw material selection, crushing, mixing, forming, baking, pitch impregnation and rebaking, graphitization, machining, and final inspection.
Density control
Baking, impregnation, and rebaking improve mechanical strength.
Nipple matching
Machined electrode and nipple fit are checked before packing.
RFQ ready
Specs are confirmed against grade, diameter, load, and furnace route.
1
Raw material
needle coke selection
2
Crushing
screening and proportioning
3
Mixing
pitch and aggregate blend
4
Forming
green electrode body
5
Baking
density and strength development
6
Pitch impregnation
rebaking loop as required
7
Graphitization
high-temperature treatment
8
Machining
threading and nipple matching
9
Inspection & packing
shipment-ready bundles
Quote Readiness
Clear technical and export checks before a buyer commits.
Graphite electrode buying is specification-sensitive. Yulinde screens each RFQ for furnace fit, documents, shipment details, and trade risk before preparing a usable offer.
Technical Match
Confirm HP or UHP grade, diameter, length, nipple connection, current load, and expected monthly consumption.
Quality Pack
Prepare specification sheet, mill test certificate request, packing details, product photos, and final signed requirement.
Export Screen
Check destination port, incoterm, payment feasibility, anti-dumping exposure, sanctions risk, and importer compliance needs.
Export Focus
Built for qualified melt-shop inquiries, not generic steel-company traffic.
The first practical export markets are Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other regions where payment channels, import duties, and local compliance checks are workable. Higher-risk inquiries are still welcome, but they should be screened carefully before quoting.
Best-fit buyer
EAF mills, ladle furnace users, ferroalloy producers, steel foundries, and procurement importers.
Qualification signals
Grade, furnace size, diameter, annual consumption, current load, trial quantity, and payment route.
Risk screen
Anti-dumping duties, sanctions exposure, bank/payment feasibility, and transshipment red flags.
Reference footprint
Existing supply experience spans Latin America and Southeast Asia. Customer names are handled by permission, not used as public logos by default.
Technical RFQ
Send the details procurement and melt-shop teams actually need.
Use this form to create a clean RFQ email with buyer country, furnace context, electrode specification, order size, destination, and commercial constraints.