Introduction to Polyspeed® Laminates
Hexcel's HexPly Polyspeed® laminates are specially designed fiber-reinforced epoxy resin impregnated materials that come in a cured state with established mechanical properties. These laminates are chemically stable and ready-to-use for compounding with foam or adhesives. Ideal for applications requiring lightweight, durable materials to withstand high stresses and strains, Polyspeed® laminates offer a versatile solution for various industries.
Applications and Benefits
Polyspeed® laminates serve a wide range of applications in industries such as wind energy, automotive, civil engineering, marine, sporting goods, construction, and more. These laminates are used as part of a layer construction to reinforce and absorb physical forces, making them essential for manufacturing products like skis, snowboards, floor panels, and even wind turbine rotor blades. The high mechanical properties of Polyspeed® laminates, combined with their stability, contribute to improved performance and longevity in various applications.
Product Variety and Customization
Hexcel offers a diverse range of press-cured laminates using unidirectional or multidirectional carbon, glass, and aramid reinforcements with varying weights. Additionally, the company provides hybrid laminates that combine different fiber types to meet specific customer requirements for mechanical properties. This customization allows for tailored solutions to suit the unique needs of different industries and applications.
Grid Laminates for Advanced Applications
Hexcel's Polyspeed® grid laminates are woven glass fiber epoxy laminates with an open grid structure. These laminates are ideal for combined technologies where reactive liquid systems need to be integrated with pre-cured composite parts. Grid laminates find application in wet lay-up, prepreg, and infusion processes, serving as structural reinforcements or production auxiliary materials. They offer benefits like enhanced resin flow, prevention of fabric wrinkling, and reduced lay-up time, making them crucial for advanced manufacturing processes.
Carbon Pultrusion for Lightweight Strength
For applications requiring high specific stiffness and superior strain capabilities, Hexcel's Polyspeed® carbon pultrusion delivers unmatched performance. These unidirectional carbon fiber laminates manufactured as continuous cross-section profiles with a polyurethane matrix provide excellent stiffness-weight ratios, ensuring optimal translation of fiber mechanical properties into the final structure. With Polyspeed® carbon pultrusion, industries can achieve lightweight yet robust load-carrying components for various applications.