5 HexForce ® Engineered Fabrics 5 Redux ® Adhesives Hexcel’s Composite Materials for the Rail Industry

Redux® Adhesives HexForce ® Engineered Fabrics About Hexcel Composite materials were rst used in the railway industry back in the 1970’s, when Hexcel supplied honeycomb, adhesives and bre-reinforced plastic materials for use in train ceilings, oors and doors. These early composite components were tted into French, Italian, British and Austrian urban trains, as well as the metro systems of London, Lille and Hong Kong. In the past 30 years, Hexcel has developed a wider range of composite materials, specically to meet the requirements of the rail industry. The applications have diversied to include...

HexWeb® Honeycombs HexForce® Engineered Fabrics For improved bonding and higher shear loading than foams Ceiling Panels HRH78 / A10 Phenolic dipped Nomex honeycomb for low weight and re resistance. Moulded with prepreg or honeycomb sandwich Drivers Cab Parts manufactured with : Moulded prepreg component 3K, 6K, 12K carbon woven fabrics. Glass fabrics (from 25 to 600 gsm). Aramid fabrics. Carbon multiaxials. Aluminium honeycomb for energy absorption and low weight panels. Adhesives Energy Absorbers Driver Protection Pre-crushed metallic honeycomb assemblies with adhesive and carbon prepregs Redux®...

Why use Composites in Trains, Trams and Metros ? • Rapid construction Lightweight, modular interiors are easy to handle and install, providing manhour savings. • High stiffness and Composites are durable, providing excellent fatigue, impact and environmental resistance. The noncorrosive materials reduce maintenance costs. Structural composites require little (if any) supporting framework, and carry ttings readily. Passenger room increases, while internal noise reduces. • Weight savings Weight savings enable higher speeds to be attained, reduce power consumption and acceleration inertia. Low weight...

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