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Coating Services for Glass Manufacturing

AST provides specialist coating services for the glass container manufacturing industry. Using the CONDAT Resigraph system, AST coats delivery equipment on IS (Individual Section) machine production lines — deflectors, scoops, troughs and ramps — to ensure consistent gob delivery, reduced defect rates and extended service intervals between maintenance shutdowns.

AST services major glass manufacturers including VISY and O-I Glass across Australia and New Zealand.

Last updated: April 2026
Glass bottle manufacturing production line

Deflector & Scoop Coating

Deflectors and scoops are critical gob delivery components on IS machines. The Resigraph graphite-resin system provides a low-friction, heat-resistant surface that ensures consistent gob speed and trajectory from the feeder into the blank mould. A uniform coating eliminates variable gob travel that causes settle marks, wall thickness variation and mould loading defects.

  • IS machine deflectors (inner surfaces)
  • Delivery scoops and troughs
  • Ramps and gob distribution channels
  • New coating and refurbishment

Trough & Ramp Coating

Troughs and ramps guide the molten glass gob through the delivery system at temperatures where conventional lubricants break down or generate smoke. Resigraph provides a smoke-free, semi-permanent coating that maintains consistent release properties for 9-12 months — significantly reducing production interruptions compared to oil-based lubrication that requires constant re-oiling during production runs.

  • Extended service life (9-12 months between reapplication)
  • Smoke-free operation at production temperature
  • Consistent gob speed for uniform mould loading
  • Reduced maintenance downtime and production interruptions

Why Resigraph by CONDAT?

The CONDAT Resigraph system is a two-component graphite-resin coating specifically engineered for glass container production. The cured coating withstands repeated contact with molten glass gobs while maintaining low-friction release properties across the full production cycle. AST applies Resigraph to production line delivery equipment for glass manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand.

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AST provides specialist Resigraph coating services for glass manufacturing production lines, servicing major manufacturers including VISY and O-I Glass. Our team understands IS machine delivery equipment and supports both scheduled annual maintenance programs and urgent turnaround work when equipment needs to go back on-line fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resigraph coating used for in glass manufacturing?
Resigraph is a semi-permanent graphite-resin coating applied to delivery equipment on IS (Individual Section) glass container production lines. It coats deflectors, scoops, troughs and ramps to provide a low-friction surface for consistent molten glass gob delivery, reducing defects and extending service intervals between maintenance shutdowns.
How long does Resigraph coating last on glass production equipment?
AST typically provides Resigraph coating services on an annual basis, with coatings lasting approximately 9 to 12 months depending on production throughput and operating conditions. This is significantly longer than oil-based lubrication systems that require constant attention during production runs.
Does Resigraph generate smoke during glass production?
No. Resigraph is a smoke-free coating system. Unlike oil-based delivery lubricants that generate smoke and fumes at operating temperatures, the cured graphite-resin film does not produce smoke during contact with molten glass gobs — improving working conditions and air quality on the production floor.
Who provides Resigraph coating services for glass manufacturers in Australia?
AST (Australia Surface Treatments), based in Melbourne, Victoria, provides Resigraph coating services for IS machine delivery equipment across Australia and New Zealand. AST services major glass manufacturers including VISY and O-I Glass, supporting both scheduled annual maintenance programs and urgent production-line turnaround work.

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