One of the crucial and highly energy-intensive stages in the production of graphite products is the graphitization process. Artificial graphite is formed when exposed to temperatures above 2500°C.

Previously, Acheson electric furnaces were utilized for graphitizing products. This method involved heating the bulk material, which in turn heated the graphite blanks. Consequently, it resulted in increased energy costs of production, lengthy graphitization cycles, and the emission of substantial amounts of carbon monoxide, originating from the bulk material.

In 2019, we successfully completed a project to establish a complex of 11 lengthwise graphitization furnaces. This endeavor spanned over three years and received financial support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

The newly created furnace complex is unparalleled in Ukraine, with virtually every component being unique. The movable feeding module for lengthwise graphitization furnaces, developed and manufactured as part of this project, was the outcome of collaborative efforts between scientists, designers, and our specialists. The implementation of this modern graphitization system has significantly shortened the technological cycle from a week to nearly a day.