Specialty Lubricants & Coatings
Asbury develops high-performance specialty coatings engineered for high-temperature protection, electrical conductivity, lubrication, and wear resistance.
Seed Flow
Improved Flowability and Planting Performance
Seed flow applications require materials that ensure consistent movement of seeds through planting equipment while minimizing friction, buildup, and mechanical interference. In modern agricultural systems, uniform seed spacing and reliable equipment performance are critical to maximizing yield and efficiency.
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies graphite-based solutions designed to improve seed flow, reduce equipment wear, and enhance planting accuracy. Our materials act as dry lubricants, helping seeds move freely through hoppers, meters, and delivery systems without clumping or sticking.
With expertise in particle size control and application performance, Asbury supports agricultural operations with solutions that perform reliably in real-world planting conditions.
Solving Real-World Seed Flow Application Problems for Over a Century
Seed handling and planting systems face several key challenges:
- Seed bridging and clogging in hoppers and meters
- Friction between seeds and equipment components
- Buildup of moisture or treatment coatings causing sticking
- Wear on planting equipment overtime
- Performance variability in high-humidity conditions
- Difficulty maintaining consistent planting rates
Addressing these challenges requires materials that improve flow while protecting both seeds and equipment.
Use Cases
Key Use Cases for Graphite in Seed Flow
Graphite materials play a critical role in optimizing seed flow performance:
Seed Lubrication
Graphite acts as a dry lubricant, reducing friction between seeds and equipment surfaces to ensure smooth, consistent flow.
Prevention of Clumping
By reducing adhesion, graphite helps prevent seeds from sticking together or forming blockages in planting systems.
Improved Metering Accuracy
Consistent seed flow supports more accurate metering, leading to uniform seed spacing and improved crop outcomes.
Equipment Protection
Graphite reduces wear on moving components, extending the life of planting equipment, while maintaining effectiveness in environmental conditions, including high humidity.
recommended Materials
Materials Used in Seed Flow Applications
Asbury’s portfolio supports a range of agricultural lubrication and seed flow needs:
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WHY ASBURY
Supporting Performance at Every Stage
At Asbury Advanced Materials, we work closely with agricultural customers to develop graphite-based solutions that improve planting efficiency and equipment performance.
Whether reducing seed bridging, improving flow consistency, or protecting equipment, our materials are engineered to deliver reliable results in the field.
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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