HiMax® Multiaxial Reinforcements

HiMax® multiaxial reinforcements allow manufacturers to process multiple layers of unidirectional fibers in a single fabric.
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HiMax® Multiaxial Reinforcements, also known as non-crimp fabrics (NCF), are multiple layers of unidirectional fibers, with each ply placed in a different orientation or axis. 

Why Choose Our HiMax® Multiaxial Reinforcements

HiMax® multiaxial reinforcements offer several advantages over traditional fabric forms:

  • The reinforcing fibers can be placed in different axis to optimize the performance of the finished laminate
  • The avoidance of resin-rich areas means it is easy to achieve a higher weight fraction (wf)
  • Non-crimped fibers give higher tensile and flexural properties in the finished laminate
  • There is reduced print-through – especially important on boat hulls and automotive applications
  • Fabrics are easier to cut and handle as the stitching holds the material together
  • Heavier combinations are possible, meaning higher deposition rates
  • The straight uncrimped fibers allow good resin penetration and flow which is ideal for infusion and light-RTM, while the stitching aids resin migration through the layers (Z-direction) which is perfect for maximizing infusion rates
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Offerings

The range includes fabrics manufactured by Hexcel in Leicester, UK at the site that was formerly Formax and was acquired by Hexcel in 2016.
HiMax® Multiaxial Reinforcements

HiMax® Carbon Multiaxials

Carbon multiaxials are used predominantly in manufacturing components for the aerospace, automotive, marine and industrial markets.
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HiMax® Glass Multiaxials

Hexcel produces a comprehensive range of glass multiaxial fabrics, including unidirectionals, +/-45 Biaxials, 0/90 Biaxials, Triaxials, and Quadaxials.
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HiMax® Aramid Multiaxials

Aramid Multiaxial (non-crimp) fabrics are used predominantly in manufacturing components for the aerospace, automotive, marine and industrial markets.
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Fabrics for Infusion

Hexcel has developed a full range of fabrics specifically for customers who use infusion.
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Properties

HiMax® multiaxial reinforcements provide strength and stiffness in multiple directions depending on the controlled orientation of the fibers. The weight distribution in the fabric is optimized and it is possible to mix fiber types.

The non-crimp concept allows in-plane mechanical properties to be enhanced, such as tension and flexion. In a complex lay-up there is less material waste and the lay-up time is reduced by using thicker materials. High tow count fibers can be used.
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Technical Resources

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Primers

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HexBond® 100 Series EU Version
US version
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
US version
HexBond® 322 EU Version
US version
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

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HiMax® Multiaxial Reinforcements

Find out more about how non-crimp fabrics (NCF) allow manufacturers to process multiple layers of unidirectional fibers in a single fabric.
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CASE STUDY

Dasyc Hangers Built with HiMax® Reinforcements

Discover how Hexcel’s non-crimp fabrics reinforced Dasyc’s transportable composite hangars.
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