XERAMIC™
Thermoplastic ceramic composites
Ceramic is a material that can be defined both elegant and durable, characterized by a smooth, cool surface and a refined appearance.
Its scratch-resistant and robust nature ensures longevity while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic, often associated with high-end applications.
Drawing inspiration from the properties of ceramics, Xenia has engineered and design its new range of materials.
Its scratch-resistant and robust nature ensures longevity while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic, often associated with high-end applications.
Drawing inspiration from the properties of ceramics, Xenia has engineered and design its new range of materials.
Key Features
Xenia’s XERAMIC™ collection blends a bio-sourced PPA base polymer with a carefully selected ceramic filler, resulting in a range of thermoplastic compounds that exhibit a ceramic-like effect and remarkable qualities:
Thermal Conductivity
With their ability to conduct and dissipate heat, XERAMIC™ materials offer high thermal conductivity and deliver a sophisticated cold touch feeling.
Density
Although lightness is one of the core properties behind Xenia’s materials development, XERAMIC™ compounds stand out for their higher density, resulting in a more compact-feeling materials.
Hardness
Thanks to their increased hardness, these new compounds guarantee superior surface durability, delivering outstanding resistance to scratches over time.
XERAMIC™ | PURE
70% Ceramic Filled PPA
Thanks to the filler content, the material exhibits high density, resulting in a solid and substantial feel. In addition, the high thermal conductivity of the ceramic reinforcement provides a cold touch effect, creating a unique tactile experience.
These functional attributes are combined with a distinctive aesthetic: a refined matte ivory finish ideal for high-end applications.
XERAMIC™ | CORE
15% Carbon Fibre and 40% Ceramic Reinforced PPA
In line with its core business, Xenia has developed the CORE range of XERAMIC™:
High-performance thermoplastic composites that combine the advanced structure of PPA with carbon fibre reinforcement, further enhanced by the addition of the ceramic filler.
This unique combination provides high-strength materials offering superior mechanical properties and improved thermal conductivity.
PPA BIO-BASED
The Polyphthalamide (PPA) is a high-performance bio-sourced polyamide known for its outstanding thermal, mechanical and chemical properties.
Renowned for its remarkable heat resistance, it ensures dimensional stability even in high-temperature environments. This makes PPA an ideal choice for applications exposed to extreme conditions, where resistance to wear and mechanical stress is crucial.
Additionally, its superior chemical resistance allows PPA to withstand a wide variety of solvents, oils and greases, which is essential in industries where chemical compatibility is a requirement.
Ceramic Filler
By significantly enhancing the material’s hardness, the ceramic filler ensures exceptional wear resistance and superior mechanical strength that increased its long-term durability.
The natural thermal conductivity of the ceramic elements allows for efficient heat regulation, protecting the material’s integrity even under extreme conditions.
Additionally, the ceramic filler improves the density of the materials, creating a sense of solidity and strength.
Thanks to this filler, the compound presents a distinctive opaque appearance and a subtle off-white tone, coupled with a refined, cold-touch texture that offers a tactile experience just like pure ceramic.