Xenia, a global specialist in reinforced thermoplastic composites for injection molding and additive manufacturing, has introduced a dedicated range of composite materials for the chemical industry, combining high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and controlled electrical properties to support use in chemical process equipment operating in ATEX-classified environments.

Designed to withstand chemically aggressive fluids, high temperatures, and potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX-certified and static-dissipative environments), these thermoplastic composites offer excellent chemical resistance, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity up to 10   ohm m (volumetric resistivity), ensuring reliable performance in demanding industrial and chemical process environments.  To meet the needs of the chemical industry, Xenia has developed a range of conductive materials based on HDPE, PP, and PVDF .

Conductive HDPE   The combination of HDPE and carbon fiber produces a composite with high electrical conductivity, with an excellent balance of mechanical strength and chemical resistance. This material is particularly suitable for components requiring mechanical performance and controlled electrical conductivity in industrial applications such as piping systems, infrastructure, and insulation or protective components.

Conductive PP   The PP compounds developed by Xenia combine greater stiffness, mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity than the same unreinforced material, while maintaining the polymer's excellent chemical resistance. Available with varying levels of carbon fiber reinforcement (10%, 20%, and 30%), they offer an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and mechanical performance , making them ideal for technical parts such as tanks, containers, piping systems, and infrastructure components.

Conductive PVDF  Compared to neutral PVDF, the PVDF-based compounds developed by Xenia guarantee permanent electrical conductivity (up to 10   ohm m), ensuring stable antistatic performance over time (ATEX compliance) without compromising PVDF's exceptional chemical resistance. The V0 fire resistance classification increases safety, while improved UV resistance extends durability even in particularly demanding outdoor environments. These materials guarantee long-term durability, safety, and functional integrity in highly corrosive environments, making them suitable for the production of pumps, valves, sensors, and cables in contact with fluids, as well as components for batteries and electronic devices.

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

With this range, Xenia offers an integrated and consolidated solution for the chemical industry, meeting the operational needs of safety, durability and performance in particularly demanding process conditions .