Dry Graphite Film Lubricant — Aerosol - Bulk

Yes. Zircon Industries' Dry Graphite Lubricant is officially certified under AAR certification M971-93 by the Association of American Railroads. It is also approved for use by CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and all railroad contractors, making it fully compliant for North American rail maintenance operations.

The product is available in aerosol cans (20 oz, sold in cases of 12) for precision and smaller-scale applications, as well as bulk liquid formats including 4x1 gallon cases, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums for large-scale industrial or railroad maintenance operations. Contact Zircon Industries at 800-547-4328 for pricing.

No. The dry graphite film lubricant uses a quick-dry carrier formulation that evaporates rapidly after application, leaving behind only a dry graphite film. It will not run or migrate once applied, making it ideal for precision applications on components where wet lubricants would attract contaminants or cause safety concerns.

The product is suited for multiple industries including railroad and transit (switches, couplings, autotrack chains), industrial manufacturing (metal-to-metal wear surfaces, gaskets, high-volume machinery), automotive and engine maintenance (engine components, gaskets, threaded fasteners), and mining and aggregate (conveyor chains, tracks, and tie-down hardware in harsh environments).

In addition to the AAR M971-93 certification, the product carries a GSA Canadian Compliant Label and is associated with NSSGA (National Stone Sand and Gravel Association) membership, making it suitable for compliant use in both U.S. and Canadian operations.

The aerosol format (12 cans of 20 oz per case) is designed for smaller applications requiring precision and targeted delivery. The bulk formats — including 4x1 gallon cases, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums — are intended for larger railroad and industrial maintenance operations where higher product volume is needed for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Zircon Industries was founded in 1970 and brings more than 55 years of industrial specialty chemical experience to the production of railroad-approved lubricants and maintenance products, including the Dry Graphite Film Lubricant certified under AAR M971-93.