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HexForce Reinforcements and HexPly Prepregs for Aerospace

HexForce Reinforcements and HexPly Prepregs for Aerospace
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Aerospace Selector Guide REDUX HexFlow® HexFlow® HexFlow® Liquid Resins Liquid Resins Liquid Resins Reinforcements Reinforcements Reinforcements

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About HEXCEL producer of carbon fibre; the world's largest weaver Hexcel is a world leader in the manufacture of advanced composite materials for the Commercial Aerospace, Helicopters, Space and Defense markets. From carbon fibres and reinforcement fabrics, through to RTM resins, prepregs, tooling materials and structural parts, Hexcel is present at every stage. Our fibre reinforced composite materials are complemented by our honeycomb technologies which extend from lightweight core materials to aircraft flooring panels, engineered core and Acousti-Cap® noise dampening systems. Hexcel is...

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By the 1970's designers had turned to composites for the weight-savings necessary for the large nacelles required by the new generation of large high power turbofans. Today, engine nacelles and thrust reversers include so many major composite components that carbon fibre epoxy prepregs account for typically half the volume of the entire nacelle structure. The next step for aero-engine designers has been to apply composites technology to more complex structures within the engine itself. Defence Aircraft In their quest for superior performance, defence aircraft designers were the first to...

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Prepreg Resins TYPICAL CURE CYCLE Temp °C(°F) Time CURE PROCESS AUTOCLAVE/ PRESS VACUUM ONLY PREPREG FORMS HexPly® product data i temperature, resistant BMI system parts subjected to very high temperatures Liquid Resins HEXPLY® RESIN TYPICAL CURE CYCLE Temp °C(°F) Time MOLDING PROCESS HEXPLY® RESIN HexFlow® product data STORAGE COND. TRANSPORT RESTRICTIONS * AVAILABLE IN US ONLY. **AVAILABLE IN EUROPE ONLY.

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HexForce® product data BALANCED FABRICS - HIGH STRENGTH FIBRES WEIGHT RATE warp % weft FIBER COUNT REINFORCEMENT YARN warp weft STANDARD WIDTH PRIMETEX® OPTION PRIMETEX® is a range of carbon fabrics which has been processed for a smooth, closed weave and uniform cosmetic appearance. The fibre tows are flately woven and the spread in both the warp and weft for unique aesthetic appeal. -HM-UHM Carbon Fabrics INTERMEDIATE MODULUS FIBRES HexForce® product data HIGH MODULUS FIBRES ULTRA HIGH MODULUS FIBRES Injectex® Fabrics for infusion or injection technology - Epoxy E01 binder for preforms...

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Carbon - Glass Hybrid Fabrics HexForce® product data WEIGHT RATE FIBRE COUNT warp weft REINFORCEMENT YARN warp weft STANDARD WIDTH BALANCED FABRICS - HIGH STRENGTH FIBRES Carbon - Aramid Hybrid Fabrics HexForce® product data Aramid Fabrics HexForce® product data T: With Tracers / N : No Tracers Quartz Fabrics HexForce® product data BALANCED FABRICS WEIGHT RATE warp % weft FIBRE COUNT warp weft yarns/cm picks/cm REINFORCEMENT YARN warp weft STANDARD WIDTH

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POLYAMIDE FABRICS HexForce® product data WEIGHT RATE FIBRE COUNT warp weft REINFORCEMENT YARN warp weft STANDARD WIDTH BALANCED FABRICS WEIGHT RATE warp % weft FIBRE COUNT warp weft yarns/cm picks/cm REINFORCEMENT YARN warp weft HexForce® product data STANDARD WIDTH Other styles available on demand Thickness: theorical thickness of a cured ply with 50% fiber volume content Finish For E And S-2 Glass Fabrics BALANCED FABRICS HexForce® product data

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The information contained herein is believed to be the best available at the time of printing but is given without acceptance of liability, whether expressed or implied, for loss or damage attributable to reliance thereon. Users should make their own assessment of the technology’s suitability for their own conditions of use and, before making any commitment with regard to the information given, should check that it has not been superseded.

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For further information, please contact your nearest sales office, or visit our website at www.hexcel.com 4F Yokohama YS Nishiguchi Bldg Russian Federation Wisma Samudra, Hicom - Glenmarie Industrial Park, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Conference & Exhibition Polig. Ind, «Ciudad de Parla» United Kingdom Ickleton Road, Duxford,

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