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Supplying engineered material solutions across a wide range of applications since 1895.

Asbury Advanced Materials provides reliable sourcing, high-quality materials, and technical support to meet application-specific performance requirements. From standard products to custom-engineered solutions, we help optimize material selection, processing efficiency, and end-use performance.

Supporting Performance in Every Application

Supports high-temperature, high-friction, and extreme environment applications
Enhances lubrication, wear resistance, and surface protection
Improves thermal and electrical conductivity where performance matters most
Enables consistent processing through controlled particle size and dispersion
Contributes to durability, reliability, and extended equipment life
Backed by technical expertise to tailor solutions for specific application needs

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Material Finder

Stack of automotive parts including brake pads, bearings, and hardware components, designed for efficient vehicle performance and maintenance.

Abrasives

Abrasive applications rely on high-performance media such as steel shot, grit, aluminum oxide, and specialty sands to clean, cut, and finish surfaces across industrial processes.

Ammunition & Explosives

Ammunition and explosive applications require materials that perform reliably under extreme conditions, including high pressure, rapid energy release, and elevated temperatures.

Cable & Wire

Cable and wire applications require materials that deliver consistent electrical performance while withstanding mechanical stress, environmental exposure, and thermal demands.

Carbon & Graphite Brushes

Carbon and graphite brushes play a critical role in electrical systems, enabling reliable current transfer in motors, generators, and other rotating equipment.

Casting

Casting operations demand materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, protect molten metal, and maintain consistent performance across complex production environments.

Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection systems are critical for preserving the integrity of pipelines, storage tanks, marine structures, and other buried or submerged assets.

Cement / Grout

By carefully selecting and blending materials, we help manufacturers improve heat transfer, reduce thermal gradients, and maintain consistent performance in demanding environments to enhance the thermal conductivity of cement and grout systems.

Ceramics

From refractory components and kiln systems to advanced ceramic formulations, material selection plays a critical role in both manufacturing efficiency and end-use performance.

Coatings

Coating applications rely on engineered systems to protect surfaces, reduce friction, enhance conductivity, and maintain performance in demanding environments.

Cored Wire

Used in steelmaking and foundry operations, cored wire improves efficiency, recovery rates, and final material properties.

Drilling

From vertical to highly deviated and directional wells, maintaining control over friction, torque, and downhole conditions is critical to operational efficiency and well integrity.

Flame Retardants

Our materials are designed to integrate into a wide range of systems, providing reliable, consistent performance in critical fire protection applications.

Forging

Our materials help reduce friction, protect dies, and improve part quality across a wide range of forging applications.

Friction Products

Our materials contribute to friction stability, heat management, wear resistance, and overall system performance across automotive, industrial, and specialty applications.

Insulation & Foam

From building materials and to industrial systems, these applications demand consistent performance under thermal and environmental stress.

Nuclear

Nuclear applications require materials that meet the highest standards for purity, consistency, and performance under extreme conditions.

Powder Metallurgy

Asbury Advanced Materials supplies engineered carbon and graphite solutions designed to enhance powder metallurgy operations.

Refractory

From furnaces and kilns to ladles and reactors, refractory performance is critical to process efficiency and equipment longevity.

Rubber Goods

With expertise in particle size, purity, and dispersion, Asbury helps optimize rubber compounding and processing efficiency.

Seals & Gaskets

Our materials support compressibility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, helping ensure consistent sealing performance in demanding applications.

Seed Flow

Graphite-based solutions designed to improve seed flow, reduce equipment wear, and enhance planting accuracy.

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