Chemical Industry – Material Solutions by REDPIN GROUP

Industry Characteristics & Material Requirements

The chemical industry processes aggressive acids, alkalis, solvents, and reactive intermediates. Materials used in plants must withstand extreme conditions while ensuring safety and reliability. Key requirements include:

· Outstanding chemical resistance – against a wide range of corrosive liquids, gases, and vapors

· Thermal stability – retains properties from cryogenic to high process temperatures

· High purity & noncontaminating – for pharmaceutical or specialty chemical production

· Electrical insulation – for safe operation in explosive atmospheres

· Low permeability – prevents leaks and emissions through walls or seals

· Mechanical strength & creep resistance – for pressure vessels, piping, and gaskets under constant load

· Fire retardancy – critical in plants handling flammable substances

REDPIN GROUP supplies chemically resistant composites, engineering plastics, and rubber products that extend maintenance intervals and improve plant safety.

Recommended Materials & Applications

Material Category	Product Forms	Main Chemical Industry Applications
Carbon Fiber	Cloth, tape, sheet, rod	Lightweight agitator shafts, highpressure vessel wraps, corrosionresistant pump vanes
Aramid	Cloth, tape, chopped strands	Reinforced hoses for chemical transfer, protective sleeving for control cables, impactresistant tank liners
Fiberglass	Cloth, tape, mat, chopped strands	Chemical storage tanks, ductwork, scrubber vessels, pipework (FRP), floor grating in corrosive areas
High Silica Fiberglass	Cloth, tape	Gaskets for hightemperature chemical reactors, thermal insulation around furnaces and exhaust stacks
Engineering Plastics (PTFE, PEEK, PVDF, PP, PE, POM)	Sheet, rod, tube	Seals, gaskets, valve seats, pump housings, lining for steel vessels, corrosionproof fasteners, sight glasses frames
Rubber (FKM, EPDM, NBR, silicone, PTFEcoated)	Sheet, hose	Diaphragm seals, expansion joints, chemical transfer hoses, Orings, flange gaskets, tubing for corrosive fluids

Note: REDPIN GROUP supplies materials in cloth, tape, ropes, sheets, rods, chopped strands, and mat. Many materials are available in grades resistant to specific chemicals (acids, bases, solvents, hydrocarbons). For assistance with chemical compatibility and plant standards, please contact our chemical industry team.