Natural Flake Graphite
Natural flake graphite is the most geologically common variety of natural graphite, known for its distinctive platy (flake-like) morphology, excellent lubricity, and high thermal stability.
Cable & Wire
Conductivity, Protection, and Performance
Cable and wire applications require materials that deliver consistent electrical performance while withstanding mechanical stress, environmental exposure, and thermal demands. From power transmission and telecommunications to automotive and industrial systems, reliability and durability are critical to long-term performance.
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies engineered carbon solutions designed to enhance conductivity, improve durability, and support efficient manufacturing processes. Our materials play a key role in shielding systems and insulation performance, helping manufacturers meet increasingly demanding electrical and environmental requirements.
With expertise in particle size control, purity, and material consistency, Asbury supports cable and wire manufacturers with solutions that integrate seamlessly into extrusion, compounding, and coating processes.
Solving Real-World Cable & Wire Application Problems for Over a Century
Cable and wire manufacturers face a range of performance and processing challenges:
- Maintaining consistent electrical conductivity across compounds
- Managing heat buildup in high-load or high-voltage applications
- Ensuring uniform dispersion of conductive additives
- Preventing static buildup and electrical interference
- Achieving long-term durability under mechanical stress and environmental exposure
- Maintaining flexibility without compromising performance
- Controlling material variability in high-speed production environments
Addressing these challenges requires materials that not only meet electrical requirements but also support process consistency and long-term reliability.
Use Cases
Key Use Cases for Carbon & Graphite
in Cable & Wire
Carbon and graphite materials are essential to cable and wire system performance:
Semiconductive Compounds
Carbon black and graphite are used in semiconductive layers to control electrical stress within cables, particularly in medium- and high-voltage power cables. These materials help ensure uniform electric fields and prevent premature insulation failure.
Electromagnetic Shielding
Graphite and carbon-based materials contribute to shielding systems that reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), supporting signal integrity in communication and data cables.
Thermal Management
Graphite’s thermal conductivity helps dissipate heat generated during operation, improving performance and extending cable life in high-load applications.
Static Dissipation
Carbon materials provide controlled conductivity that helps dissipate static electricity, improving safety and performance in sensitive applications.
Shielding & Static Control:
Materials
Materials Used in Cable & Wire Applications
Asbury’s portfolio supports a wide range of cable and wire manufacturing needs:
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WHY ASBURY
Supporting Performance at Every Stage
At Asbury Advanced Materials, we work closely with cable and wire manufacturers to develop materials that meet the evolving demands of electrical performance, durability, and manufacturability.
Whether supporting semiconductive layers, improving thermal management, or enabling consistent processing, our materials are engineered to perform reliably in real-world cable and wire applications.
Decades of Materials Expertise
Deep experience across carbon, graphite, and specialty materials—supporting complex, real-world applications.
Technical & Manufacturing Depth
Knowledgeable teams who understand material behavior, processing requirements, and application constraints.
Consistency, Quality & Control
Reliable materials processed to meet demanding specifications, batch after batch.
Global Reach & Supply Reliability
A diversified sourcing and distribution network designed to support customers wherever they operate.
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