Composite Structures from Hexcel

Hexcel’s Engineered Products Division manufactures and markets lightweight, high strength composite structures and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft, helicopter and business jets. We have a history of documented performance for aerospace and defense contracts, working for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Sikorsky, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Lockheed Martin.

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Rotorcraft Technologies
Innovative blade production concepts from Hexcel’s Engineered Products group have resulted in contract wins to produce sub-assemblies and even a complete Main Rotor Blade for the Sikorsky S-76D™.

Hexcel’s Engineered Products for Rotorcraft include: Rotorcraft Technologies

  • Tip caps
  • Blade skins
  • Skin to Core assemblies
  • Tail rotor skins and skin cores
  • Flight safety critical parts: MRB spars, TRB flexbeams.
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    The S-76D™ main rotor blade is manufactured by Hexcel.

    S-76D™ images ©Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 2010.  All rights reserved.

    Composite Structures from Hexcel

     

    Manufacturing Capabilities
  • With 382,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and a 33,000 sq. ft clean room Hexcel is well equipped to manage your program.
  • We have 7 autoclaves up to 50” in Iength; a range of ovens, water-jet cutters, CNC routers and spray booths.
  • Also a wide range of testing equipment, state of the art NDT capability and extensive engineering and tooling programs.
    • Joint Venture ACM in Malaysia
    ACM in Malaysia Hexcel’s joint venture in Malaysia, Asian Composites Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, produces low cost high performance composite parts primarily for Boeing programs, using the latest manufacturing technologies and efficiency principles. Hexcel can also coordinate and manage your international sourcing needs through our Asian joint venture.
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