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Release Date：2025-12-09 00:00 Page Views：4
On December 11th, the Shanghai International Carbon Materials Exhibition concluded successfully. As an innovator in the field of industrial fluid control, VIGOUR Haogu deeply understands that every process breakthrough in the high-end carbon materials industry, a future-defining sector, relies on the reliable support of fundamental components. At this exhibition, VIGOUR Haogu focused on a core aspect of carbon material production—high-precision, high-reliability industrial gas pressure control—comprehensively demonstrating to the industry how our cutting-edge gas pressure reducing valve technology safeguards the R&D and mass production of carbon materials.
I. Gas Control in the Carbon Materials Industry: The Invisible "Lifeline" and Core Challenges
Carbon materials, especially advanced materials like high-performance graphite, carbon fiber composites, carbon nanotubes, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond, have preparation processes intrinsically linked to industrial gases. From hydrocarbon gases as raw materials to hydrogen, nitrogen, argon as protective or reaction gases, and special process gases like oxygen and helium, the purity, pressure, and flow stability of these gases directly determine the crystal structure, density, purity, and performance of the final product.
For example, in producing high-performance carbonaceous materials like isotropic pyrolytic graphite (IPG) using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method, reaction gases must be precisely introduced into a high-temperature reaction chamber. This places extremely stringent demands on the pressure control of the upstream gas supply system: pressure fluctuations can lead to uneven deposition rates, inconsistent film thickness, or even introduce defects, severely impacting the achievement of key performance indicators such as "structurally dense" and "impermeable." Furthermore, in carbon fiber production, compression stages of liquefied natural gas (LNG) related systems, and processes involving industrial gases like ethylene and propylene, the reliability and energy efficiency of compressor valves directly affect production continuity and cost-effectiveness.
Currently, the carbon materials industry faces several common pain points in gas control:
Reliability Demands in Harsh Conditions: Production processes often involve high temperatures (up to 210°C+), cryogenic temperatures (as low as -200°C for deep-cooling applications), high pressure, and corrosive media, requiring pressure reducing valves to possess exceptional endurance.
The Pursuit of Ultimate Purity and Cleanliness: Trace amounts of oil contamination or metal particle wear can have catastrophic effects on high-purity carbon materials, demanding valve materials with excellent contamination resistance and low outgassing characteristics.
Pressure from Energy Efficiency and Maintenance Costs: Gas compression is a significant energy consumption point; valve pressure drop directly impacts system efficiency. Simultaneously, frequent shutdowns for maintenance severely hinder the efficiency and cost of continuous production.
II. VIGOUR Haogu's Solution: Empowering Industry Upgrade with Materials Science and Precision Manufacturing
Addressing these challenges head-on, VIGOUR Haogu offers not just individual valve products, but systematic pressure control solutions tailored to different stages of the carbon materials industry chain. Our core philosophy is to elevate pressure reducing valves from traditional functional components to key units that ensure stable production, enhance product quality, and achieve safety and efficiency through material innovation and structural optimization.
Excellent Media Compatibility and Safety: Catering to the diverse gas types in the carbon materials industry—from inert protective gases to active process reaction gases, and even special gases like hydrogen and oxygen—VIGOUR Haogu products provide reliable control. Our valves employ high-grade materials such as stainless steel 316L and Hastelloy diaphragms, enabling them to handle corrosive gases and harsh environments with ease, ensuring safe and stable operation across a wide pressure range.
Committed to Purity Assurance and Precise Control: VIGOUR pressure reducing valves are designed with a deep understanding of purity's significance for advanced materials. Through special combinations of seat and diaphragm materials and precision manufacturing processes, we effectively reduce the risk of contaminant outgassing within the valve, ensuring the cleanliness of delivered gases. Simultaneously, our products provide highly stable outlet pressure and allow for simple yet precise pressure setting and limiting via handwheels, offering a reliable pressure reference for every step of carbon material preparation.
Flexible Configuration and High Applicability: Understanding the needs of different scenarios from R&D to production, VIGOUR products offer flexible port configuration options to adapt to various piping systems and experimental setups. Their design balances the need for compactness and multi-functionality in labs with the demand for durability and reliability in industrial production. Typical applications cover component testing, laboratory pressure control, high-pressure sampling systems, and more, seamlessly bridging the innovation and production chains of the carbon materials industry.
III. VIGOUR Haogu Product Portfolio: Comprehensively Meeting Gas Control Needs in Carbon Material Manufacturing
To fulfill the diverse demands of the carbon materials industry—from cutting-edge R&D and pilot-scale amplification to large-scale production—VIGOUR Haogu has built a comprehensive and professional gas pressure control product portfolio.
Our extensive product line includes various models of pressure reducers, back-pressure valves, and related modules and accessories, capable of forming complete gas circuit control solutions. The core strength of this portfolio lies in its professional material selection and broad application adaptability: for corrosive, toxic gases, or high-purity requirements, we offer models with full stainless steel 316L valve bodies and bonnets; for conventional non-corrosive gases, chrome-plated brass valve bodies provide an economical choice without compromising performance. Whether dealing with high-pressure sources up to 300 bar inlet pressure or requiring fine-tuned outlet pressure control to specific bar levels, VIGOUR's product series offers corresponding solutions. This comprehensive coverage from materials to pressure ranges ensures VIGOUR can serve as a reliable "pressure gatekeeper" for nearly all process gas-related stages, including carbon fiber production, graphitization, CVD deposition, gas purification, and delivery.
IV. Looking Ahead: Growing Together with the Carbon Materials Industry
Carbon materials form the foundation supporting strategic emerging industries like aerospace, new energy, and electronic information. Their manufacturing technologies are rapidly evolving towards higher performance, lower cost, and greater environmental friendliness. VIGOUR Haogu firmly believes that the supporting industrial base components must evolve in sync.
