[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":232},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry":213},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":199,"contentOrigin":200,"date":201,"description":202,"extension":203,"image":204,"lastUpdated":205,"meta":206,"navigation":207,"ogImage":208,"originalArticle":209,"path":6,"seo":210,"stem":211,"tags":208,"__hash__":212},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry.md","Types of industrial lubricants and suspensions made of graphite","\u002Fblog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry",[8],{"name":9,"position":10,"avatarUrl":11,"link":12},"Arturo Romero","CIO","https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farturork.png","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farturork",{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":189},"minimark",[16,20,23,28,31,34,37,75,79,82,91,95,98,101,121,129,142,146,149,153,156,173,177],[17,18,19],"p",{},"Several types of industrial lubricants with specific characteristics are used\ntoday. Graphite lubricants add dry-film lubrication and thermal stability where\noil or grease may burn off, contaminate the process, or attract dust.",[17,21,22],{},"Graphite is divided into natural and synthetic. Natural graphite is classified\nas crystalline (flaky and streaky) and amorphous (microcrystalline). The latter\nis divided into isotropic and pyrolytic. The different types bring different\nproperties to the formula, because of this we can develop products for specific\napplications.",[24,25,27],"h2",{"id":26},"types-of-industrial-graphite-lubricants","Types of industrial graphite lubricants",[17,29,30],{},"Graphite lubricants bring the qualities of this mineral used in solution. These\nproducts reduce friction and prevent premature wear.",[17,32,33],{},"Because graphite is self-lubricating by nature, it is used in various forms,\nfrom self-lubricating mechanical components to suspensions in oil or graphitized\ngreases.",[17,35,36],{},"The following is a description of each of the types of industrial lubricants\nthat you can purchase for your machinery or business:",[38,39,40,51,58,66],"ul",{},[41,42,43,50],"li",{},[44,45,49],"a",{"href":46,"rel":47},"\u002F\u002Flubricantes-y-suspensiones-de-grafito\u002F",[48],"nofollow","Solid or mechanical grade graphite","\nhas a dry consistency and is of synthetic origin. It is commonly used in mixed\nfriction machines (solid and fluid), to manufacture mechanical components such\nas bushings or mechanical seals, among other parts. It can work under extreme\nconditions of pressure and temperature.",[41,52,53,57],{},[44,54,56],{"href":46,"rel":55},[48],"Graphite aerosol lubricant","\nused as an aerosol, micronized graphite particles lubricate the most difficult\nto reach places. Depending on the application, they achieve high adhesion to\nsurfaces, providing fast and efficient lubrication.",[41,59,60,61,65],{},"Liquid, paste or grease\n",[44,62,64],{"href":46,"rel":63},[48],"graphite lubricants","\nare solutions of aqueous to thick consistency based on water, mineral oil,\nresins, among others. They are ideal for application as paint, leaving a dry\nor wet film on the surface. According to the vehicle, they are used in chains\nand ovens without generating smoke or for the lubrication of dies and\nmachinery in general.",[41,67,68,69,74],{},"In\n",[44,70,73],{"href":71,"rel":72},"\u002F\u002Fpolvos-de-grafito-sintetico-y-natural\u002F",[48],"powder form","\nit is used directly in fine granulometries as a lubricant for locks or other\ntypes of mechanisms.Graphite powders are naturally self-lubricating and the\nbasis of suspensions, pastes and greases.They are also used directly to\nlubricate grain and cereal silos, as they reduce the coefficient of friction\nbetween the seeds and can be easily washed out.",[24,76,78],{"id":77},"applications-of-lubricants-according-to-their-origin","Applications of lubricants according to their origin",[17,80,81],{},"Types of industrial lubricants can also be divided based on origin. That is,\ndepending on the type of graphite lubricant they are determines the applications\nthat can be given to each.",[83,84,85,88],"ol",{},[41,86,87],{},"Natural: used to coat pipes, automotive brakes, brushes, electric batteries,\nfood packaging and for paints.",[41,89,90],{},"Synthetics: used to create electrodes, produce steel, create specific parts\n(conical noses, control blades, blast tubes, among others).",[24,92,94],{"id":93},"graphite-lubricant-solutions-for-your-industry","Graphite lubricant solutions for your industry",[17,96,97],{},"Graphite by its synthetic or natural nature is a self-lubricating material,\nwhose properties can be used in different ways.",[17,99,100],{},"Currently, we can highlight lubricant lines such as:",[38,102,103,106,109,112,115,118],{},[41,104,105],{},"GRAFOLAJE",[41,107,108],{},"GRAFICOAT",[41,110,111],{},"LUBRICHAIN",[41,113,114],{},"LUBRISCHAFT",[41,116,117],{},"GRAFOPLATE",[41,119,120],{},"GRAFOTERM",[17,122,123,124,128],{},"Do not hesitate to contact us to offer you a customized solution. At ESGRAF we\nhave a\n",[44,125,127],{"href":126},"\u002Fproducts","wide range of applications for graphite","\nin your industry, get to know us!",[17,130,131,132,136,137,141],{},"Request information to our ",[44,133,135],{"href":134},"mailto:info@esgraf.com","email"," or click on the\nlink and ",[44,138,140],{"href":139},"\u002Fcontact","send a message"," about the\nproduct you are interested in.",[24,143,145],{"id":144},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,147,148],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[24,150,152],{"id":151},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,154,155],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[38,157,158,161,164,167,170],{},[41,159,160],{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[41,162,163],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[41,165,166],{},"Required quantity.",[41,168,169],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[41,171,172],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[24,174,176],{"id":175},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,178,179,180,184,185,188],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[44,181,183],{"href":182},"\u002F","ESGRAF"," or ",[44,186,187],{"href":139},"request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":190,"searchDepth":191,"depth":191,"links":192},"",2,[193,194,195,196,197,198],{"id":26,"depth":191,"text":27},{"id":77,"depth":191,"text":78},{"id":93,"depth":191,"text":94},{"id":144,"depth":191,"text":145},{"id":151,"depth":191,"text":152},{"id":175,"depth":191,"text":176},"Use cases","translation","2020-08-20","Graphite lubricants and suspensions provide dry lubrication, thermal resistance, and low dust adhesion. Learn about natural, synthetic types and common industrial applications.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Ftipos-de-lubricantes-industriales-de-grafito",{"title":5,"description":202},"blog\u002Ftypes-of-graphite-suspensions-and-lubricants-for-industry","0j1SNouvsLDXSbaX1j0Yy2e_zaWAJVO5ZPYnJsB4gQ0",[214,220,226],{"path":215,"title":216,"description":217,"image":218,"date":219,"category":199},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron","Spheroidal graphite cast iron - in which industries is it needed?","Cast irons are a group of ferrous alloys that have a large number of properties and have above 2% carbon. In these cases the carbon does not dissolve completely in the iron and solidifies in the form of graphite or iron carbide. One of the types is spheroidal graphite cast iron or nodular cast iron.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron.webp","2020-12-22",{"path":221,"title":222,"description":223,"image":224,"date":225,"category":199},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties","Anisotropic conductivity of graphite: conductor and insulator by direction","Graphite is not a uniform dielectric: it conducts well in the basal plane and behaves like an insulator perpendicular to the layers. That anisotropy explains its role in EDM, brushes, and thermal components.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties.webp","2020-12-15",{"path":227,"title":228,"description":229,"image":230,"date":231,"category":199},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake","Crystalline flake graphite: utilization and impact in the industry","Graphite is a mineral that can be obtained naturally but also artificially. artificially. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of industrial uses. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of applications due to its characteristics.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake.webp","2020-12-10",1785448974093]