Specifications & Dimensions
  Length of Graphite Electrodes
  Diameter of Graphite Electrodes
  Electrode Joining System
 
Typical Properties
  UHP Grade Electrodes
  Connecting Pins
  Current Capacity Range

Shipment Data
  Stringerized Shipments (Truck)
 
Conversion Factors
  International System (SI) Units
Length of Graphite Electrodes
Nominal Length
Standard Length
Short Length
Inches
(mm)
Inches
(mm)
Inches*
(mm)*
110
(2700)
114.0 to 100.4
(2895 to 2550)
100.4 to 94.5
(2550 to 2400)
96
(2400)
99.0 to 89.6
(2515 to 2275)
89.6 to 83.7
(2275 to 2125)
84
(2100)
87.0 to 77.8
(2210 to 1975)
77.8 to 71.9
(1975 to 1825)
72
(1800)
75.0 to 66.9
(1905 to 1700)
66.9 to 60.0
(1700 to 1525)
60
(1500)
63.0 to 55.1
(1600 to 1400
55.1 to 48.2
(1400 to 1225)
* Due to manufacturing variables, a small percentage of electrodes may have the minimum lengths given in this column.
Upon request, C/G Electrodes is able supply electrode lengths greater than the maximum standard lengths listed above.
Diameter of Graphite Electrodes
Nominal
Maximum
Minimum
Low Spot
Inches
(mm)
Inches
(mm)
Inches (mm)
Inches
(mm)
28
(700)
28.12
(714.3)
27.88 (708.2)
27.76
(705)
26
(650)
26.12
(663.6)
25.88 (657.2)
25.75
(654)
24
(600)
24.12
(612.7)
23.88 (606.6)
23.78
(604)
22
(550)
22.12
(561.9)
21.88 (555.8)
21.77
(553)
20
(500)
20.12
(511.1)
19.88 (505.0)
19.76
(502)
18 (450) 18.12 (460.3) 17.88 (454.2) 17.76 (451)
Remarks: The outside surface shall be machine finished. On the outside surface finishing, any part which the tool edge does not touch is called a low spot. For a turned electrode having a low spot, the minimum diameter shall be according to the above table.
Electrode Joining System

Nom. Electrode
Diameter

IEC
Nom. Connecting Pin
Major Dia. x Length
Threads Electrode Socket
Minor Dia. x Min. Depth
Inches
(mm)
Designation
Inches
(mm) # / in.
Inches
(mm)
28
(700) 374T4L 14.75 x 22.0
(374.65
x 558.8)
4 14.5010 x 11.1875
(368.33
x 284.16)
28 (700) 374T4N 14.75 x 18.0
(374.65
x 457.2)
4 14.5010 x 9.1875
(368.33
x 233.36)
26 (650) 374T4L 14.75 x 22.0
(374.65
x 558.6)
4 14.5010 x 11.1875
(368.33
x 284.16)
26 (650) 374T4N 14.75 x 18.0
(374.65
x 457.2)
4 14.5010 x 9.1875
(368.33 x 233.36)
24 (600) 317T4L 12.5 x 18.0
(317.5
x 457.2)
4 12.2510 x 9.1875
(311.18
x 233.36)
24 (600) 317T4N 12.5 x 14.0
(317.5
x 355.6)
4 12.2510 x 7.1875
(311.18
x 182.56)
22 (550) 298T4L 11.75 x 18.0
(298.45
x 457.2)
4 11.5010 x 9.1875
(292.13
x 233.36)
22 (550) 298T4N 11.75 x 14.0
(298.45
x 355.6)
4 11.5010 x 7.1875
(292.13
x 182.56)
20 (500) 298T4L 11.75 x 18.0
(298.45
x 457.2)
4 11.5010 x 9.1875
(292.13
x 233.36)
20 (500) 269T4L 10.625 x 18.0
(269.88
x 457.2)
4 10.3760 x 9.1875
(263.55
x 233.35)
20 (500) 269T4N 10.625 x 14.0
(269.88
x 355.6)
4 10.3760 x 7.1875
(263.55
x 182.56)
20 (500) 273T3L 10.75 x 18.0
(273.0
x 457.2)
3 10.4180 x 9.1875
(264.62
x 233.36)
20 (500) 273T3N 10.75 x 14.0
(273.05
x 355.6)
3 10.4180 x 7.1875
(264.62
x 182.56)
18 (450) 273T3L 10.75 x 18.0
(273.05
x 457.2)
3 10.4180 x 9.1875
(264.62
x 233.36)
18 (450) 269T4L 10.625 x 18.0
(269.88
x 457.2)
4 10.3760 x 9.1875
(263.55
x 233.36)
18 (450) 269T4N 10.625 x 14.0
(269.88
x 355.6)
4 10.3760 x 7.1875
(263.55
x 182.56)
18 (450) 241T4L 9.5 x 14.0
(241.30
x 355.6)
4 9.1680 x 7,1875
(232.87
x 182.56)
18 (450) 241T3L 9.5 x 14.0
(241.30
x 355.6)
3 9.1680 x 7.1875
(232.87
x 182.56)
UHP Grade Electrodes
Diameter
Apparent Density
Specific Resistance
Flexural Strength Longitudinal
(inches)
(g/cm³)
(10-5Ω-in) (µ-W-m)
(psi)
(MPa)
18-28
1.68 - 1.74 17 - 21 4.3 - 5.3
1150 - 1750
8.0 - 12.0
Connecting Pins
Diameter
Apparent Density
Specific Resistance
Flexural Strength Longitudinal
(inches)
(g/cm³)
(10-5Ω-in) (µ-W-m)
(psi)
(MPa)
9.5 - 14.75
1.78 - 1.82 13.3 - 16.8 3.4 - 4.3
3000 - 3800
20.0 - 26.0
Current Capacity Range
Stringerized Shipments (Truck)
Electrode Size (inches) Approx. Weight per Piece
Pieces
per Bundle
Approx. Net Lbs per Bundle
Pieces per TL
Approx Net (lbs)
28 x 110
4,264
2
8,528
10
42,640
26 x 110
3,459
2
6,918
12
41,508
26 x 96
3,170
2
6,340
14
44,380
24 x 100
3,116
2
6,232
14
43,624
24 x 96
2,721
2
5,442
16
43,536
24 x 84
2,407
2
4,814
18
43,326
24 x 60
1,715
2
3,430
24
41,160
22 x 110
2,580
2
5,160
16
41,280
22 x 96
2,288
2
4,576
20
45,760
22 x 84
2,088
2
4,176
22
45,936
20 x 96
1,951
2
3,902
24
46,824
20 x 84
1,690
2
3,380
26
43,940
20 x 72
1,436
3
4,308
33
47,388
18 x 96
1,559
3
4,677
30
46,770
18 x 84
1,358
3
4,074
34
46,172
18 x 72
1,171
3
3,513
40
46,840
Factors for Conversion to International System (SI) Units
Property
To Convert From
To
Multiply By #
CTE
per °F
per °C
27.76
Density lb/ft³ g/cm³ 0.01603
Electrode Consumption lbs/ton Kg/MT 0.5
Energy Btu's kWh 0.0002928
Force lbf Newtons(N) 4.448
Length Inches mm 25.4
Strength psi MPa 0.006895
Resistivity Ohm-in µ-ohm-m 25400
Torque ft-lbs N-m 1.3558
Velocity ft/min mm/sec 5.079
Weight Short ton Metric Ton 0.9074