OCSiAl, an international nanotechnology company, have better potential in the production of electroactive polymers, unveiled a new technology for conductive composites at the recently held 2015 expo, Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) show in Dallas, Texas.

The company introduced the technology to manufacture conductive composites that retain colour and demonstrated its use in numerous applications including antistatics, ESD properties, electrostatic painting, and conductive housings with dramatic improvements over conductive carbon black.

Conductivity is enabled by TUBALL single wall carbon nanotubes that provide uniform surface resistivity without “hot spots” and maintain or increase mechanical strength. TUBALL forms a conductive and strengthened 3D network at the nanoscale that allows for optimal performance at ultra low loadings of 0.05 per cent. The loading level allows for conductive parts to retain their colour and reduces the impact on the base resin, according to a press release.

TUBALL COMP_E test masterbatches are available for epoxy and polyester resins to verify conductivity properties. OCSiAl provides independent manufacturers with the technology to integrate TUBALL into their resin recipes and enable new conductive products that retain colour and mechanicals. (GK)