Graphite electrode nipple is important for connecting electrodes in industrial EAF steelmaking processes. They conduct electricity, allowing current to flow through the electrodes. Graphite electrode nipple is available in various diameters and lengths, with the size and shape of the fitting depending on the application.
The nipple must be carefully inspected for damage or wear and replaced if necessary. When the graphite electrode leaves the factory, the surface needs to be processed, and the two ends are turned into nipple holes with trapezoidal threads. Each electrode is equipped with a nipple.