New products focusing on aeronautics

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(2007), "New products focusing on aeronautics", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 79 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2007.12779ead.001

New products focusing on aeronautics

At the recent JEC Composites Show, the AXSON Technologies Group launched four new products, one for each of its composite division's specialities. Through its model, mould, part, and assembly product ranges, AXSON Technologies proposes a global offering for professionals in the pre-production and production markets in industries like aerospace.

For parts: Epolam 2500/2501, an Airbus-certified product

AXSON Technologies developed its Epolam 2500/2501 resin for the rapid repair of interior fittings made in composite – for example, air ducts or sandwich panel skins. Epolam 2500/ 2501 is self extinguishing and has already been Airbus certified. It is sold in the form of kits (including an emergency kit designed to be stored permanently on board) soon available on the market.

For moulds: Epolam 2090 & GC1190, a new complete infusion system for the aeronautics sector

The company is introducing a new complete infusion system that combines Epolam 2090 epoxy resin with the GC1190 gelcoat. This new development combines the resin's low- viscosity properties with the gelcoat's high-temperature resistance (up to transition temperatures of 190ºC and to 160ºC post-cure). The production of large, high-temperature-resistant moulds is a new focus in the marine, aeronautical, and renewable-energy sectors.

For assemblies: Adekit A180, a new grade for the adhesive range

Adekit A180 is a stiff epoxy adhesive with excellent mechanical properties and very good high-temperature resistance up to 150ºC, with applications in the structural bonding of engine components, or of carbon components to metal ones. Once it has been opened, Adekit A180 keeps its properties for 100 min, long enough to fulfill the requirements of complex assembly or creation of large parts. It is claimed to be twice as strong as similar products, and its gap fill capability is also better. It claims a shelf life of 12 months.

For models: Lab 975, a new epoxy tooling block

AXSON Technologies has just added Lab 975 to its range of epoxy tooling block. Lab 975 can be used to produce highly stable models at lower cost as the finishing steps take less time. A soft, smooth surface finish that is compatible with all epoxy paints used to obtain a mirror finish is available on the market.

For further details, please visit web site: www.axson.com