Hexcel Composite Materials Automotive Product Focus HexPly® Prepregs HiMax™ Multiaxial Reinforcements Redux® Adhesive

Hexcel materials, including carbon fibres, reinforcement fabrics, multiaxials, prepregs and adhesives are optimised for structural parts, suspension parts, car bodies and interiors. HexPly® Prepregs HexPly® snap curing prepreg stacks for automated processing. Developed to satisfy performance requirements for compression moulded components, HexPly® M77 is a robust snap curing prepreg matrix with very high toughness. This new formulation combines the benefits of rapid curing (2min cycle time at 150°C) with a long shelf life at room temperature and low surface tack. Low tack characteristics are...

HiMax™ Multiaxial Reinforcements HiMax™ multiaxials for complex 3D geometries. Hexcel’s HiMax™ range of high drape multiaxial reinforcements provide tailored solutions for RTM and infusion processing where prepregs may not be suitable. Available in a wide range of fabric styles, ply weights, fibre orientations and fibre types, these highly drapeable reinforcements are suitable for complex geometry structural parts like monocoques, as well as parts with a Class A surface finish. ¥ Biaxial, triaxial and quadaxial fabrics with ply angles from 22.5 - 90 degrees. ¥ High performance fibres as well...

HexPly® Prepregs The HexPly® M9.6 prepreg offers exceptional mechanical properties (high tensile and compressive strength with an ILSS > 70MPa) and outstanding fatigue performance. A final cured part Tg of 115120°C provides good hot creep resistance and retention of mechanical performance. The primary benefit versus steel leaf springs is a massive (~70%) weight reduction in component weight as well as a lower unsprung mass. In addition, the composite parts enhance safety (non-critical failure mode), do not corrode and have improved fatigue resistance. Hexcel’s global manufacturing footprint,...