Operating an aluminum smelting facility, working in the steel and iron production industry or requiring graphite products for a range of different applications all boils down to being able to count on dependable, reliable suppliers for quality materials.
For these companies, getting known their graphite electrode suppliers and then choosing the best of these suppliers to order from on an ongoing basis will be essential. The more distant the facility is from suppliers, the more important it will be to have confidence that the supplier will provide the quality and inventory of the graphite electrodes required.
Know the Source
Not all graphite electrode suppliers have the same network of quality controlled manufacturers from which to order. Some companies will use any original manufacturer while others will only choose plants and manufacturers that are ISO9001:2008 certified.
This certification ensures that the products delivered by the different suppliers will all meet the standards required by the distributor in Canada or the United States. It also means orders of electrodes will be consistent in quality, performance and life cycle.
Arrange Just-In-Time Delivery
With multiple shipping locations across North America, many of the top graphite electrode suppliers can help to cut costs dramatically for companies. They can ship from the closest location, which will provide cost savings in freight and shipping charges.
Additionally, with the option of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery the orders will continue to arrive on a schedule, ensuring the electrode supply needed without having to plan for extensive storage on-site.
Ensure Inventory
The best suppliers to work with will also maintain a good in-house inventory based on their JIT orders as well as their typical unique orders based on past sales. This includes the ability to fulfill specialized orders for graphite materials beyond just supply electrodes.