At JEC World 2020, Hexcel will display components and models from marine composite specialists Gunboat and a leading U.K. superyacht builder, as well as showcase a new low-temperature adhesive film.

Hexcel offers a comprehensive range of DNV GL approved multiaxial fabrics, woven reinforcements, and prepregs aimed at builders of high-performance racing yachts and luxury yachts. Hexcel materials are used for hull and deck structures and for masts and appendages on the most advanced composite marine structures, including racing yachts for the America's Cup and IMOCA class.

Innovations on display include: Hexcel's HiMax Carbon Multiaxials and PrimeTex Woven Carbon Fabrics for Gunboat 68. A scale model of this fast, technologically advanced and elegantly designed sailing catamaran will be on display, illustrating how HiMax reinforcements are used to infuse the hull and deck structures of this stunning series-built yacht. Hexcel supplies an optimized package of carbon fiber multiaxial fabrics with fiber weights, fabric architecture, and product width specifically tailored to Gunboat's epoxy infusion build process. Hexcel PrimeTex fabrics are used as the outermost layer in the yacht's construction with the patented fiber spreading process producing a flatter and more uniform surface finish.

New HexBondTM Low-Temperature Adhesive Film. HexBond 679 is a 250gsm epoxy adhesive film formulated to be fully compatible with the HexPly M79 prepreg range. Fully cured in only four hours at 80C, this prepreg adhesive film system offers huge cycle time reductions, provides strong lap shear and peel strength performance, and delivers outstanding mechanical properties in foam and honeycomb sandwich structures.

HexPly M79 Prepregs for Short Cycle Times. HexPly M79 prepregs can be cured at 70C for eight hours or 80C for four hours, increasing build rates with reduced heating and cooling times. When combined with Hexcel's innovative air venting grid technology, HexPly M79 UD carbon tapes can be laminated with reduced debulking steps to produce void contents

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