HexPly® Prepregs for Aerospace
Hexcel's HexPly® prepregs are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, offering high strength, toughness, and structural performance while maintaining low weight. These prepregs utilize specially formulated epoxy, phenolic, and BMI resin matrix systems, reinforced with woven, multiaxial, and unidirectional (UD) carbon and glass fibers. The aerospace industry heavily relies on Hexcel prepregs for civil aircraft, military jets, helicopters, aero-engines, and even space satellite and launch applications.
Key Resin Formulations for Aerospace Prepregs
Hexcel's aerospace prepregs feature a diverse range of resin formulations tailored for various aerospace requirements. This includes a broad spectrum of epoxies optimized for highly loaded parts and exceptional toughness, BMI systems for elevated temperature performance, phenolics known for fire, smoke, and toxicity resilience in aircraft interiors, and cyanate esters ideal for space structures and satellite applications.
High-Performance Composite Solutions
In addition to HexPly® prepregs, Hexcel offers a range of composite solutions to address specific aerospace needs. HexFlow® Infusion Resins optimize resin and reinforcement interactions for quicker, more cost-effective production. Modipur® Polyurethanes cater to high-performance component manufacturing at medium to high volumes, while HexMC® Molding Composite enables the creation of complex-shaped parts through specialized compression molding. Furthermore, Polyspeed® Laminates provide fiber-reinforced epoxy resin materials in a cured state, offering established mechanical properties for various applications.
Supporting Resources for Product Selection
Hexcel provides a suite of resources to aid in product selection and understanding. The Aerospace Selector Guide assists in choosing the right materials for specific applications, while the Prepreg Technology Manual serves as a valuable resource for those new to prepreg technology. Design aids like the Cure Ply Thickness Calculator, Composite Properties Calculator, and Bleeder Aid for Satellite Prepregs enhance the manufacturing process, along with resources such as the NCamp Database, which provides data on the HexPly 8552 prepreg.