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.
Coatings
Protection, Lubrication, and Functional Performance
Coating applications rely on engineered systems to protect surfaces, reduce friction, enhance conductivity, and maintain performance in demanding environments. From high-temperature processing and metal forming to electronics and industrial equipment, coatings play a critical role in extending equipment life and improving process efficiency.
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies a broad portfolio of specialty coatings designed for high-temperature protection, electrical conductivity, lubrication, and wear resistance. These coatings are engineered to perform where conventional coatings fail, including environments with extreme heat, pressure, friction, or electrical stress.
Our solutions include water-based, oil-based, and solvent-based systems that integrate seamlessly into industrial processes, supporting applications across casting, forging, electronics, glass, transportation, and general manufacturing.
Solving Real-World Coating Application Problems for Over a Century
Industrial coating systems must overcome several challenges:
- Coating breakdown under extreme heat or pressure
- Inconsistent adhesion or surface coverage
- Friction and wear reducing equipment life
- Material sticking in high-temperature processes
- Maintaining conductivity in dynamic environments
- Process variability across different substrates and conditions
- Balancing performance with application efficiency
Addressing these challenges requires coatings engineered for both durability and functional performance.
Use Cases
Key Use Cases for Carbon & Graphite in Coatings
Carbon and graphite materials are central to coating performance across a wide range of applications:
Dry-Film Lubrication
Graphite-based coatings reduce friction between surfaces, enabling smoother operation and reducing wear in high-load environments.
High-Temperature Release and Protection
Graphite and boron nitride coatings provide non-wetting and release properties, preventing material adhesion in casting, forging, and glass forming.
Electrical Conductivity
Carbon-based coatings enable conductivity for applications such as EMI shielding, anti-static protection, and electronic component manufacturing.
Wear and Corrosion Resistance
Coatings form protective barriers that extend equipment life and improve durability in aggressive operating conditions.
Thermal Stability and Heat Management
Engineered coatings maintain performance at elevated temperatures, supporting consistent operation in continuous or high-heat processes.
recommended Materials
Materials Used in Coating Applications
Asbury’s coating portfolio leverages advanced carbon and graphite materials:
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WHY ASBURY
Supporting Performance at Every Stage
Coating performance is not defined by the formulation alone, but by how it performs within the full process environment.
Asbury Advanced Materials works across applications to develop coating systems that integrate seamlessly into production, improving efficiency, consistency, and equipment longevity.
From high-temperature release coatings to conductive and lubricating systems, our solutions are engineered to deliver reliable performance where it matters most—in real-world industrial 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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