Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Core Type
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- High mechanical strength at low densities.
- Outstanding resistance to corrosive attack by chemicals.
- Excellent resistance to impact damage and moisture.
- Fire retardant and self extinguishing.
- Low smoke and toxic gas emission.
- Highly resistant to fungal growth.
- Good dielectric properties, transparent to radio and radar waves.
- Easily cut and machined to shape and can be heat formed.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- Compatible with most lightweight reinforced composite materials, providing a good bonding surface for Redux® adhesives and self adhesive prepreg systems.
- Easy single curvature forming of over-expanded honeycomb.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applications
- Aerospace: Helicopter blades, fairings, interior panels, flooring, control surfaces, flaps, engine nacelles. HexWeb A1 honeycomb is qualified to all major aerospace specifications.
- Industrial: Marine and ground transportation, interior panels, flooring, bulkheads, hatches. Racing boat shells. High performance car chassis and body panels. Precision optical equipment. Desiccant and filtration systems. Radar reflectors, covers and emitters.HexWeb A10 honeycomb is recommended for all industrial applications.
Storage & Handling
- Product Handling and Safety
The usual precautions when handling fine fibrous materials should be observed. The use of clean disposable inert gloves provides protection for the operator and avoids contamination of material and components. Product safety data sheets have been prepared for all Hexcel products and are available to company Safety Officers on request.