Industrial Metal and Carbon Fiber Adhesives

Hexcel manufactures film adhesives, foaming films, pastes adhesives and primers in epoxy and bismaleimide (BMI) chemistries for both aerospace and industrial markets.
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Hexcel’s adhesives, structural film, foaming, primers, shims and paste solutions for durable, high-performance aerospace and industrial applications.

Why Engineers Choose Our Hexcel Adhesives

Hexcel offers long-established adhesives in various formats in both Aerospace (helicopters, commercial aircrafts, satellites …) and industrial sectors (marine, automotive). For decades end-users chose Hexcel adhesives for their reliability, high quality and outstanding performance for sensitive applications:

  • Applications: Proven performance in structural bonding for both primary and secondary aerospace structures. 
  • Substrate versatility: Tailored solutions for bonding to metal, composite, thermoplastic, and rubber substrates. 
  • Configuration flexibility: Reliable solutions for symmetrical and asymmetrical bonding (metal-to-metal, composite-to-composite, metal-to-composite), sandwich bonding, core stabilization, and gap-filling for complex geometries. 
  • Key properties fine-tuning: Service temperature ranges from -55°C to 240°C; balanced solutions of high shear and high peel performance; resistance to fatigue and aggressive media; options for stiff or toughened adhesives and more.
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What types of Adhesives does Hexcel offer?

Hexcel product portfolio is vertically integrated by providing the whole bonding package solution: prepregs, primers, adhesives, dry or wet peel-plies as well as surface films. This comprehensive package enables Hexcel to serve end-users with a compatible fit-for-purpose solution.
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Epoxy and (BMI) adhesives

HexBond® Film Adhesives 

Epoxy and (BMI) adhesives are supplied in film forms packaged rolls. Films adhesives require high temperatures (120°C/180°C) and pressure to cure. These high-performance structural adhesives are ideal for both metal and composite bonding as well as sandwich assemblies. They prove to be reliable, easy to use (handling, lay-up and  kitting) in workshops for large parts manufacturing for primary and secondary structures. Hexcel proposes long-established references for different features: high service temperature, tailored products for composite bonding, increased toughness combined with shear performance. 
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Foaming adhesives

HexBond® Foaming Adhesive Films 

Foaming adhesives, also referred as core splices, are supplied in high areal-weight sheets. These adhesives expand when cured at high temperatures (120°C/180°C) making it ideal for filling gap empty space or splicing honeycombs patchwork together. Hexcel foaming adhesive range provides flexible solutions in terms of process temperature as well as expansion ratio of 120-220 %. 
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 HexBond® primer  

HexBond® Primers 

Each HexBond® primer has been formulated to ensure the maximum possible performance is achieved from the corresponding HexBond® film adhesive. HexBond® primers protect pretreated metal surfaces prior to bonding and ensure maximum bond durability. All HexBond® primers are free of chromium compounds.
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HexBond® pastes adhesives

HexBond® Paste Adhesives 

HexBond® pastes adhesives are bi-components bulk resin systems supplied in kits (weighing and hand-mixing) or in cartridges for ease of use (no need of hand-mixing, adhesive dispensed with relevant gun). Pastes adhesives are primarily used for complex geometries for non-structural applications as they tend to fill all the gaps, therefore providing materials continuity.   
Hexcel range provides versatile solutions depending on the end-applications: shimming, MRO, potting/densification, edging, brackets and inserts bonding, impregnation.   
Hexcel portfolio provides a comprehensive range to address all users’ needs: from low to highly viscous adhesives, tolerance to substrate or surface preparation, balance of high peel and  high shear performance, low density, service temperature up to 230°C. 
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Technical Resources

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Primers

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HexBond® 100 Series EU Version
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HexBond® HP655P EU Version

Foaming Adhesive Films

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HexBond® 200 Series EU Version
HexBond® ST1150 Global Version

Epoxy Paste Adhesive

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HexBond™ EA9309.3NA STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9321 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9390 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9394 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9395 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9396 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® ST1007 Global Version
HexBond® ST1020 Global Version
HexBond™ EA934NA STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond™ EA9346.5 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® EA9392 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® ST1060 Global Version

Epoxy Liquid Adhesives

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HexBond™ EA956 STRUCTIL Global Version

Epoxy Film Adhesives

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HexBond® 312 EU Version
HexBond® 319 EU Version
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HexBond® 322 EU Version
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HexBond® 340U(SP) EU Version
HexBond® 641 EU Version
HexBond® EA9686 STRUCTIL Global Version
HexBond® ST1035 Global Version
HexBond® ST1480 Global Version
HexBond® 679 EU Version

Epoxy Fillet

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HexBond® EA9685-1 STRUCTIL Global Version

Core Splice Adhesive

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HexBond® EA9833.1 STRUCTIL Global Version

BMI Paste Adhesives

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HexBond® EA9351MB STRUCTIL Global Version

BMI Film Adhesives

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HexBond® HP655 EU Version
HexBond® EA9674 STRUCTIL Global Version

Additional Resources

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HexBond® Adhesives Selector Guide

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Adhesives Bonding Technology

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Adhesives are engineered materials used to bond surfaces together, whether metal, composite, thermoplastic, or rubber. At Hexcel, adhesives are more than just joining agents, they are critical enablers of structural integrity, performance, and manufacturing efficiency across aerospace and industrial applications.

Hexcel adhesives are manufactured through a controlled process that combines advanced resin chemistries primarily epoxy and bismaleimide (BMI) with tailored additives to achieve specific mechanical, thermal, and processing properties. The formulation is designed to meet the demands of aerospace and industrial applications, including high shear and peel strength, fatigue resistance, and temperature performance from -55°C to 240°C.

Production takes place at Hexcel’s dedicated facilities:

  • Duxford (UK): Specializes in film adhesives, foaming films and primers.
  • Vert-le-Petit (France): Focuses on paste adhesives, film adhesives, foaming films and epoxy fillets.

Adhesives offer a versatile and high-performance solution for bonding across aerospace and industrial applications. Hexcel’s HexBond® adhesives provide structural integrity, design flexibility, and substrate versatility enabling reliable bonding of metal, composites, thermoplastics, and rubber. With options like film, paste, foaming adhesives, and primers, they support complex geometries and varied configurations. Benefits include efficient processing, long-term durability, resistance to fatigue and aggressive media, and performance across a wide temperature range (-55°C to 240°C). Formulations are chromium-free and REACH-compliant supporting workplace safety.

Choosing the right adhesive depends on your substrate, application type, required mechanical properties, and environmental conditions. Hexcel offers expert guidance and a wide portfolio to match your needs.

Epoxy adhesives are commonly used for metal-to-metal bonding due to their high strength and durability. Hexcel’s film and paste adhesives offer tailored solutions for aerospace-grade metal bonding.

Yes. Hexcel’s epoxy-based adhesives are designed to bond carbon fiber to various substrates including metals and composites, with options for structural and non-structural applications.

Surface preparation, adhesive selection, and curing conditions are critical. Hexcel adhesives offer low-shrinkage and high-strength options ideal for carbon fiber bonding.

Hexcel adhesives are engineered for high temperature resistance, fatigue durability, and compatibility with aerospace substrates. They are used in primary structures, interiors, and MRO applications.

Adhesive bonding offers uniform stress distribution, corrosion resistance, weight savings, and improved aesthetics compared to traditional fastening methods.

Yes. Surface preparation and adhesive chemistry may vary depending on the metal type. Hexcel provides solutions optimized for aluminum, steel, titanium, and more.