Blachford Metalworking Chemicals
HL Blachford Ltd has over a century of experience manufacturing specialized chemical products for industrial applications. Starting with founder Henry Lloyd Blachford, the company has expanded to include manufacturing sites across the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Blachford produces stearate-...
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HL Blachford Ltd has over a century of experience manufacturing specialized chemical products for industrial applications. Starting with founder Henry Lloyd Blachford, the company has expanded to include manufacturing sites across the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Blachford produces stearate-based compounds and metallic stearates for diverse industries:
- •Rubber & Tire - Anti-tack agents and processing aids
- •Plastics & PVC - Release agents and flow modifiers
- •Powdered Metal - Metallic stearates for sintering
- •Food Industry - FDA-approved stearate compounds
- •Wire Drawing & Metalworking - Lubrication and die-release products
Their catalog includes:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Anti-Tack Agents | Next-generation control systems |
| Polymers | CPE, EPDM, NBR, SBR, Butyl, Natural Rubber |
| Performance Additives | Bonding, coating, and releasing solutions |
| Flame Retardants | Smoke suppressants and foaming agents |
| Carbon Products | Carbon black and recovered carbon black |
Blachford has appointed Alternative Rubber & Plastics, Inc. as their distributor for anti-tack products throughout the USA and Canada, leveraging their 25 years of industry experience and customer service reputation.
"We are very excited to partner with Alternative Rubber in our marketing efforts for anti-tacks. With 25 years of experience and a reputation for outstanding and innovative customer service and support, we are confident they will do an excellent job in helping rubber manufacturers gain the significant advantages that Blachford's next generation chemistries and control systems provide." — Howard Kennedy, VP of HL Blachford Ltd
As a founding member of the Responsible Care® initiative, Blachford integrates sustainability into technology development and business practices—balancing societal benefit, environmental stewardship, and economic viability.
Industries served include building materials, construction equipment, energy, hose and belts manufacturing, sponge and extrusion, and wire and cable production.