Domestic · Mission-Critical · Advanced Carbon

Critical
Materials for
Defense
& Energy

Americarb is America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced carbon, graphite, and ceramic materials for ultra-high temperature applications — serving Defense, Space, Energy, and Vacuum Furnace markets from our Niagara Falls facility.

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20+

Years in Operation

N. America's Largest Carbon Baking Furnace

3,000°C

Max Processing Temperature

100k+

Square-Foot Manufacturing Floor

Primary Markets

Where Americarb
Materials Outperform

Americarb serves mission-critical industries where thermal performance, material purity, and supply chain reliability are non-negotiable.

Defense

Carbon Rayon Phenolic, Carbon-Silicon Carbide, and Silica Phenolic materials for solid rocket motor and hypersonic systems.

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Space

C/SiC thermal protection shields and structural carbon systems for extreme aerospace environments.

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Energy

Advanced carbon systems for solar, hydrogen, nuclear, batteries, and semiconductor energy applications.

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Vacuum Furnace

Carbon/Carbon fixtures and liners for high-temperature heat treating operations.

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Solar

Crystal puller components

Hydrogen

GDL for fuel cells & electrolyzers

Nuclear

SMR reactor C/C components

Batteries

Recycled graphite for Li batteries

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From Raw Material to Flight-Qualified Part

Americarb’s vertically integrated facility combines high-temperature processing, densification, and precision machining under one roof. With 25 furnaces capable of controlled atmospheres and thermal profiles, our materials achieve consistent microstructures and reproducible performance.

Traceable Production: Full material genealogy from precursor to final component.
U.S.-Based Manufacturing: Secure domestic supply chain supporting defense and energy independence.
Lean, Agile Operations: Responsive, engineer-led teams solving complex thermal-structural demands.
Low-cost Energy: Americarb is located in Niagara Falls and receives low-cost hydropower in partnership with the New York Power Authority.

MATERIAL FAMILIES

Advanced Carbon
Material Systems

Americarb develops and processes a full range of carbon-based material systems, tailored to balance strength, thermal stability, and machinability. Each family is available in application-ready formats—from rolls and plates to near-net shapes and precision-machined parts—to streamline qualification and integration into mission-critical hardware. Our high-temperature material systems are engineered for demanding thermal, structural, and chemical environments – all manufactured in the USA.

Carbon Rayon Phenolic Prepreg Fabric

CRP

High-performance ablative composite engineered to form a protective char layer under extreme heating, shielding solid rocket motors and hypersonic components from thermal and chemical attack.

Defense
Space
Ablative Insulation
Hypersonic Missiles
Inserts
Nozzles
Solid Rocket Motors
Thermal Protection Systems

Complex Shapes – Industrial Applications

C/SiC

Proprietary CMC material for complex-shaped components with superior resistance to oxidation and chemical attack. Produced in under 3 weeks vs. 70–80 days for CVI.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Fixtures
Furnace Liners

Silica Phenolic

Lower cost material to keep heat from reaching the structure. Sacrifices itself gradually instead of failing catastrophically. Provides lightweight thermal protection in very high-temperature environments.

Defense
Space

Graphite Felt

High-temperature insulation with improved thermal stability and lower thermal shrinkage than carbon felt. Provides efficient heat shielding and uniform thermal gradients in furnaces operating at very high temperatures.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Insulation

Graphitized Fiberboard

ARF-17

Rigid structural insulation for high-temperature furnaces and thermal batteries. Offers machinability, dimensional stability, and excellent thermal shock resistance with low outgassing.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Insulation

FlexShield

Impervious, gas-tight protective liner designed to shield furnace insulation from reactive gases. Provides mechanical robustness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Insulation
Furnace Liners

Densified C/C

~1.55 g/cc

High-density structural material for furnace tooling and fixturing where high stiffness, dimensional stability, oxidation resistance, and long service life are required. Suitable for repeated thermal cycling.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Crucibles
Furnace Fixtures
Furnace Liners

Short-Fiber C/C

CFC

Net-shape structural material offering complex geometry capability with good strength, low weight, low thermal expansion, and durability in high-temperature furnace environments.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Crucibles
Furnace Liners

C/C Woven

CFC

Net-shape structural material offering complex geometry capability with good strength, low weight, low thermal expansion, and durability in high-temperature furnace environments.

Vacuum Furnace
Furnace Crucibles
Furnace Liners

Facility & Capabilities

Built to Handle
What Others Can’t

900°C N. America's Largest Carbon Baking Furnace

3,000°C Induction Furnace Capacity

17 Induction Furnaces on Site

100k+ Square-Foot Manufacturing Floor

Fully vertically integrated from fiber & powder sourcing through machined finished goods
In-house carbonization (900°C), graphitization (3,000°C), and densification
Full traceability and quality data — supporting qualification and supplier approval workflows
Former SGL Carbon (Sigri Great Lakes) headquarters — heritage facility with proven industrial base
Domestic U.S. production supporting defense and critical infrastructure supply chain resilience

Trusted By

Key Customers

When Customer A approached us with the ambitious Rocket Motor Program—a test bed for next-generation Solid Rocket Motors—they needed a partner who could deliver precision performance under extreme conditions. Over the course of several months, our engineering and manufacturing teams collaborated to refine designs, optimize materials, and validate components through rigorous testing. This partnership culminated in the fourth consecutive successful test fire, each trial reaffirming the consistency and reliability of our composite structures. The success of the Rocket Motor Program highlights not just the capability of advanced materials, but the power of technical teamwork and disciplined execution behind every ignition.

Igniting Innovation

For Customer B, a global innovator in clean energy, the challenge was pace. Their 5 MW hydrogen electrolyzer project required high-performance gas diffusion layers—and lots of them—on an aggressive production schedule. What began as a small-capacity pilot run of 100 parts quickly scaled beyond expectations. Through process optimization and close collaboration, we ramped up production to 10,000 units in less than three months, aligning perfectly with their system build timeline. Together, we proved that industrial-scale hydrogen innovation doesn’t have to wait—speed and quality can coexist when partners share a mission for a sustainable future.

Powering a Hydrogen Future

Company C was developing a groundbreaking Small Modular Reactor (SMR) intended to serve defense, energy, and data center applications—but it demanded materials that could survive some of the harshest environments on Earth. Off-the-shelf solutions wouldn’t cut it. So we set out to design and produce novel Carbon/Carbon composite parts tailored for their unique operating conditions. The result was a material solution that not only met performance requirements but also advanced the manufacturability of high-temperature components. This collaboration demonstrates how creative engineering and material science can fuel innovations that redefine the boundaries of energy technology.

Reinventing Materials for the Next Energy Generation

In high-temperature furnace operations, every pound matters—especially when operators handle fixtures daily. Customer D, a manufacturer of precision automotive components, wanted to reduce ergonomic risk without compromising process performance. Our design team engineered a custom lightweight furnace fixture, precisely balancing structural integrity with weight reduction. The new fixture improved operator safety, reduced handling strain, and increased operational efficiency. Sometimes innovation means rethinking the everyday tools that make manufacturing work safer, faster, and smarter.

A Safer Solution for High-Temperature Manufacturing

How We Engage

Qualification-First
Engagement

Every program begins with qualification. Americarb partners with qualified programs through a structured technical engagement process — ensuring the right material reaches the right application. We collaborate early with engineering teams to define material specifications, testing needs, and performance targets. Engagements typically start with a datasheet review, technical briefing, part CAD drawing, or test-coupon procurement to validate alignment before scaling production.

Initial Inquiry

Share your application context, market, and material of interest. We route you to the appropriate technical resource — not a generic sales queue.

Technical Review

Our engineering team conducts a technical briefing to understand your thermal environment, structural requirements, and qualification pathway.

Material Qualification

We provide datasheets, test coupons, or evaluation components to support your internal qualification process and supplier approval workflow.

Supplier Approval

Americarb supports audits, facility reviews, and documentation to meet your quality and compliance requirements for approved supplier status.

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Choose the engagement path that fits your stage — whether you’re evaluating materials, qualifying a supplier, or initiating a technical discussion.

Critical
Materials for
Defense
& Energy