Chiara Xite: ABB's Sustainable Innovation in Switch Design

ABB Italian Wiring Accessories Team's Award-Winning Anodized Aluminum Cover Frame

The ABB Italian Wiring Accessories Team's commitment to meeting customer expectations in design, technology, and product range has led to the creation of Chiara Xite. The design was inspired by a desire for simplicity, sustainability, and attention to form. The result is a product with innovative finishes, entirely designed and produced in Italy.

What sets Chiara Xite apart from other designs is its use of anodized aluminum, a new and valuable material in the Italian switch assortment. The material, manufacturing process, and colors are all natural, allowing for full recyclability. The palette is subdued and refined, resulting in an ultra-thin texture and clean lines that draw inspiration from the worlds of furniture and technology.

The sustainability of the entire product lifecycle guided the choice of material and production process. The frame is made from a single sheet of aluminum, folded and cut in one step to minimize waste. The subsequent anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a protective oxide layer on the treated metal surface, improving corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and resistance to wear and abrasion. This process also gives a valuable and long-lasting aesthetic appearance. The dyes used are of natural origin and form durable chemical bonds within the pores of the aluminum oxide generated during the anodizing process.

The design specifications of Chiara Xite are as follows: Dimensions: 120 mm x 12 mm x 88 mm. The packaging is also designed with sustainability in mind, composed of a single sheet of recyclable cardboard to further minimize environmental impact.

Chiara Xite, with its focus on sustainability and innovative design, truly embodies the ABB Italian Wiring Accessories Team's commitment to satisfying customer expectations and exploring new market segments. This award-winning design is a testament to the team's dedication to creating products that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but also environmentally friendly.