Chemical process industry: Xenia’s range of thermoplastic composites

Designed to withstand chemically aggressive fluids, high temperatures and potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX-certified and static-dissipative environments), Xenia’s latest range of thermoplastic composites, deisgned for the chemical process industry, delivers high chemical resistance, thermal stability and electrical conductivity up to 10e-2 ohm*m (volumetric resistivity), ensuring reliable performance in demanding chemical processing and industrial environments.

Xenia’s portfolio of conductive materials dedicated to the chemical process industry includes formulations developed on HDPE, PP and PVDF polymer base.

Conductive HDPE, PP and PVDF

The combination of HDPE and carbon fibre results in a highly electrically conductive composite that offers an excellent balance between mechanical strength, electrical dissipation and chemical resistance. This material is particularly suited for components requiring mechanical performances and controlled electrical conductivity in industrial applications such as piping systems and infrastructure as well as insulation or protection components.

Xenia’s PP-based compounds are designed to enhance stiffness, mechanical strength and electrical conductivity while preserving the polymer’s inherent chemical resistance. Available with different carbon fibre reinforcement levels (10%, 20% and 30%), they deliver an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and mechanical robustness, making them ideal for technical parts such as tanks, storage vessels, piping systems and infrastructure.

Compared to neutral PVDF, Xenia’s PVDF-based compounds offer permanent electrical conductivity (down to 10e-2 ohm*m), ensuring stable antistatic performance over time (ATEX Compliance) while preserving PVDF’s exceptional chemical resistance.  Their V0 fire resistance rating enhances safety, while improved UV resistance extends durability, even in demanding outdoor environments. These materials ensure long-term durability, safety and functional integrity in highly corrosive environments, making them suitable for producing pumps, valves, sensors and cables in contact with fluids, as well as components for batteries and electronic devices.

Thanks to the combination of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and controlled electrical properties, Xenia’s materials are suitable for use in chemical process equipment operating in ATEX-classified environments. Their formulation ensures dimensional stability, structural integrity and surface electrical conductivity under mechanical and thermal stress, providing a reliable alternative to metal solutions where weight reduction and cost-process efficiency are required.

With this range, Xenia offers an integrated and well-established solution for the chemical industry, addressing operational needs related to safety, durability and performance in demanding process conditions.

About Xenia
Xenia engineers and manufactures high-performing reinforced thermoplastic composites, formulated for injection moulding and 3D printing. The company aims to develop sustainable, advanced solutions that empower industries across sectors from aerospace to consumer goods, with materials that combine lightweight with high strength and durability. With expertise in carbon and glass fibre reinforced materials, Xenia provides solutions precisely tailored to the clients’ requirements.

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