Lubrifiants et revêtements de spécialité
Asbury développe des revêtements de spécialité haute performance conçus pour la protection à haute température, la conductivité électrique, la lubrification et la résistance à l'usure.
Glass Manufacturing
Advanced Materials for High-Temperature Forming and Glass Production
Asbury Advanced Materials supports the glass industry with engineered carbon and graphite materials designed for high-temperature forming, molding, and processing environments. Our materials help improve release performance, reduce wear, and maintain consistent product quality across demanding production conditions.
Glass manufacturing requires materials that can withstand extreme heat while maintaining clean operation and reliable performance. Asbury’s portfolio supports both melt chemistry control and downstream processing applications, helping optimize efficiency and extend equipment life.
Solving Real-World Glass Production Problems for Over a Century
- Carbon and graphite materials improve release performance in high-temperature forming and molding operations.
- Carbon helps control glass melt chemistry by influencing oxidation states that affect glass color and quality.
- In combination with sulfur, carbon can contribute to amber, yellow, brown, and black glass coloration.
- Carbon supports bubble purification by helping remove trapped and dissolved gases, reducing defects and improving clarity.
Propriétés
Key Properties of Carbon & Graphite Materials for Glass
Carbon and graphite materials are widely used in glass production due to their ability to perform in high-temperature environments and influence melt behavior:
- Haute stabilité thermique
- Strong reducing capability for melt chemistry control
- Excellente onctuosité
- Non-wetting performance
- Inertie chimique
- Oxidation resistance
- Wear resistance
- Consistent particle size and purity
Applications
Key Applications of Carbon & Graphite Materials for Glass
Melt Additives
Carbon is used directly in the glass melt to control oxidation-reduction conditions and influence final glass color. Even small additions can significantly impact melt chemistry, making consistency and proper dispersion critical. In refining processes, carbon is used alongside sodium sulfate to generate gas bubbles that remove dissolved impurities. This bubble purification process improves clarity, reduces internal defects, and enhances overall glass quality.
Abrasifs
Abrasive materials are used in glass manufacturing for finishing, surface preparation, and post-processing operations. These materials help improve surface consistency, remove imperfections, and support downstream processing to achieve the desired glass quality and performance.
Réfractaires
Carbon and graphite materials are used in refractory systems to support high-temperature glass forming and processing operations. These materials provide thermal stability and resistance to chemical attack, helping extend refractory life and maintain consistent performance in furnaces and forming equipment.
Lubrifiants et graisses
In high-heat forming and molding environments, conventional lubricants can leave residue and lead to inconsistent release. Graphite-based dry-film lubricants and coatings provide clean, reliable mold release by forming a non-wetting barrier that prevents glass adhesion. These materials are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, reduce wear on molds and tooling, and improve surface quality during continuous production.
Matériaux recommandés
Carbon Solutions for Glass Manufacturing Processes
Asbury propose une vaste gamme de matériaux en graphite, offrant chacun des caractéristiques de performance distinctes et adaptées à chaque application.
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POURQUOI CHOISIR ASBURY
Why Manufacturers Choose Asbury for Glass Production Solutions
Des décennies d'expertise des matériaux
Une solide expertise dans le domaine du carbone, du graphite et des matériaux spécialisés, au service d'applications concrètes et complexes.
Savoir-faire technique et capacités de fabrication
Des équipes expertes qui maîtrisent le comportement des matériaux, les exigences de transformation et les contraintes applicatives.
Régularité, qualité et contrôle
Des matériaux fiables, traités pour répondre à des spécifications rigoureuses, lot après lot.
Présence mondiale et fiabilité d'approvisionnement
Un réseau d'approvisionnement et de distribution diversifié, structuré pour accompagner les clients partout où ils opèrent.
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