Dry Lube Coatings
ThermKote 100Z
Graphite-based protection for heat-generating hardware.
Selection guidance
Is ThermKote 100Z right for your part?
Sealed lighting fixtures and metal housings where heat dissipation and outgassing matter.
Heat-cured graphite and carbon black resin bonded solid film lubricant coating — heat dissipating without outgassing.
How it differs
ThermKote uses graphite and carbon black for thermal applications. AnoCeramic is the alternative to discuss when electrical insulation is a requirement.
Compare with AnoCeramicAvailable finishes
- Semi Gloss Black
- Low Gloss Black
Colors are representative.
Technical specifications
| Product class | Solid film lubricant |
|---|---|
| Pigment system | Graphite + carbon black |
| VOC (coating) | 0 lbs/gal · AQMD Rule 1124 |
| Substrate | Sealed or unsealed anodized aluminum and other metals |
Source: supplied product information and safety data sheets. See document dates below.
Qualification & application conditions
The 0 lbs/gal VOC value is reported in the 2025 SDS under AQMD Rule 1124. Thermal performance depends on the assembly and application conditions.
Confirm for your application
- Cure schedule and film thickness
- Service temperature and thermal performance
- Outgassing requirements for the assembly
Available documents
Safety data sheets
SDS documents cover handling and safety. Application parameters are listed separately above.
From formulation to application
Where ThermKote 100Z
goes to work.
A closer look at the surfaces that do the work. Explore the parts, the finish, and the role of the coating.
Finned luminaire housing
Sealed lighting fixtures
- Surface
- Aluminum casting
- Finish
- Low Gloss Black
Heat dissipation without outgassing
ThermKote 100Z is used inside sealed lighting fixtures to dissipate heat without outgassing that can fog lenses. The black film follows the housing’s fins and cast detail.
Floodlight & mounting yoke
Outdoor LED lighting
- Surface
- Cast aluminum housing
- Finish
- Low Gloss Black
A protective finish through heat and weather
A recognizable outdoor floodlight shows the black coating on its housing, cooling fins, and mounting yoke. ThermKote 100Z combines thermal shock resistance with corrosion, chemical, and impact protection.
Fanless computer housing
Finned electronics enclosures
- Surface
- Aluminum enclosure
- Finish
- Low Gloss Black
Thermal protection around working electronics
A compact electronics enclosure makes the purpose of its cooling fins clear. The black graphite film illustrates ThermKote 100Z’s use on metal housings where heat dissipation and a protective finish matter.
Working surface: Metal housing and fins; lenses, ports and electronics are surrounding context. Illustrative applications and representative finishes. Confirm the substrate, preparation, and service requirements with Slickote before specifying a coating.
More about the formulation & uses
ThermKote 100Z uses graphite and carbon black in a resin-bonded film to move heat out of hardware instead of trapping it. The coating dissipates heat without outgassing — which is why lighting manufacturers use it inside sealed fixtures to shed heat and eliminate fogging when the fixture runs hot.
It resists thermal shock, including cold rain striking hot fixtures, and carries the family traits of Slickote solid films: corrosion protection, chemical and solvent resistance, impact resistance, and a decorative lubricating finish with a black-anodized appearance on aluminum castings.
Per its 2025 safety data sheet, the coating carries 0 lbs/gal VOC under AQMD Rule 1124.
Typical uses
- Sealed lighting fixtures — dissipating heat and eliminating internal fogging
- Hardware exposed to thermal shock in outdoor service
- Anodized aluminum castings and other metals needing a decorative black finish
- Assemblies where a zero-VOC coating is required
Heat dissipation without outgassing. Sheds heat from sealed assemblies without releasing volatiles that fog lenses or contaminate enclosures.
Thermal shock resistance. Withstands sudden temperature swings — including cold rain on hot fixtures — without film failure.
Zero-VOC coating. 0 lbs/gal VOC per the 2025 SDS under AQMD Rule 1124 — compliant where solvent-borne systems are restricted.
Corrosion, chemical, and impact protection. Provides corrosion protection with chemical and solvent resistance for metal surfaces, plus impact resistance.
Decorative lubricating finish. Gives anodized aluminum castings a black-anodized appearance while keeping a dry-lubricating surface.
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