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Hexcel Composite Solutions for HexTow® carbon fiber HexForce® reinforcements HiTape® reinforcements HexFlow® infusion resins HexPly® prepregs HexMC® molding composite HexAM® additive manufacturing HexWeb® honeycomb HexWeb® engineered core Redux® & HexBond® adhesives HexTool® tooling material

Commercial Aerospace Hexcel has the greatest number of aerospace qualified products of any composite materials manufacturer worldwide. More than 50% of the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 XWB airframes are carbon fiber composite. Hexcel is a major supplier of materials to both programs and was awarded the contract by Airbus to supply the primary structure prepreg, with Hexcel carbon fiber, for the A350 XWB program. Hexcel is a major supplier of composites for primary and secondary structures, aircraft interiors – and a leader in composites for new generation engines. With a spirit of...

Fan Cowl Carbon fiber, carbon/glass woven & UD reinforcements, epoxy prepregs, lightning strike ptoection solutions, honeycomb, adhesives, Acousti-Cap® honeycomb, RTM, HiTape® reinforcements Acoustic Lining Panels Carbon/glass prepregs, high temperature adhesives, honeycomb, Acousti-Cap® noise reducing honeycomb Outlet Guide Vane Epoxy carbon RFI/RTM construction, engineered core Nacelle Cowling Carbon/glass prepregs, engineered core, honeycomb Thrust Reverser Carbon fiber, carbon/glass woven & UD reinforcements, epoxy prepregs, lightning strike protection, honeycomb, Acousti-Cap® noise...

Defense Aircraft The defense market has historically been an innovator in the use of, and source of significant demand for, adhesives and composites and Hexcel is currently qualified to supply materials to a broad range of more than 100 military aircraft and rotorcraft programs. These programs include the C-17, F/A-18E/F Hornet, F-22 Raptor and the Eurofighter Typhoon. The military transporter aircraft Airbus A400M is also supplied by Hexcel - and Hexcel supplies the carbon fiber for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. All composite structures on the Eurofighter Typhoon, including wings, front...

Satellites The unique environment of outer space places rigorous demands on the materials used for construction of military and commercial satellites. Severe temperature changes can cause ordinary materials to warp, expand or contract depending on temperature. By contrast, satellites are subject to relatively little risk from collision damage. HexPly® M18 is used widely in Europe and is a 180°C (350°F) curing epoxy system operating at temperatures up to 170°C (340°F) and with 30 days outlife at room temperature. The system provides outstanding low moisture absorption and high strain to...

Rotorcraft In recent years, both the Airbus Helicopters H175 and the Sikorsky S-76D medium twin-engine helicopters have made their maiden flights - each designed with all-composite main rotor blades. The UH-60M Blackhawk, which has been upgraded with a new composite wide-chord rotor blade and more powerful engine, demonstrates an impressive extra 500 pounds of lift. The composite intensive V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor is now successfully deployed and ramping up to full production. Hexcel is a proud supplier to these and other programs, with a wide range of materials including: carbon fiber,...

Composite Tip Caps / Tip Skin Blade Skin & Core Assemblies Tail Rotor Blade Composite Blade Spacer Assemblies Composite Main Blade Spar / Sheath Composite Stabilator Composite Tailcone Acousti-Core® Interior Panels Various Doors, Fairings, Pylons and Work Platforms Beyond Materials Innovative blade production concepts from Hexcel’s Engineered Products group have resulted in contract wins to produce sub-assemblies and even a complete main rotor blade for the Sikorsky S-76D™. Hexcel’s Engineered Products for Rotorcraft: ¥¥ Tip caps ¥¥ Blade skins ¥¥ Skin to core assemblies ¥¥ Tail rotor skins...

Hexcel Product Family HexTow® Carbon Fiber HexFlow® Resins HexMC® Molding Composite HexForce® Reinforcements Polyspeed® Laminates & Pultruded Profiles HexWeb® Honeycomb Core HiTape® Advanced Reinforcements Modipur® Polyurethane HexWeb® Engineered Core HexPly® Prepregs Redux® & HexBond™ Adhesives HexTool® Tooling Material HiMax™ Multiaxial Reinforcements For more information Hexcel is a leading worldwide supplier of composite materials to aerospace and industrial markets. Our comprehensive range includes: ¥¥ HexTow® carbon fibers ® ¥¥ HexForce reinforcements ¥¥ HiMax™ multiaxial...