We Specialize In Everything Under The Bag To The Tool
Engineered Materials for Composite & Aerospace
We Specialize In Everything Under The Bag To The Tool
Engineered Materials for Composite & Aerospace
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Hexcel is a leading advanced composites company — delivering high-performance prepregs, resins, adhesives and fabrics that enable the next generation of aerospace structures.
Coast-Line is proud to support Hexcel’s complete range of aerospace-grade composite materials — including prepregs, resins, adhesives and woven fabrics/reinforcements. We are here to assist US customers with samples, urgent requests, and safety stock inventory management.
Product Range
Hexcel’s material systems are engineered for the most demanding aerospace environments — combining lightweight construction with exceptional mechanical performance across a broad processing temperature range.
Hexcel prepregs and resin systems deliver consistent fiber-to-resin ratios and superior out-of-autoclave properties, enabling manufacturers to achieve tighter tolerances with reduced cycle times.
| Product Category | Key Grades / Types | Typical Applications | Process Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepregs | HexPly® M21, M77, 8552 | Primary aerospace structures, fairings, control surfaces | Autoclave / OOA |
| Woven Reinforcements | HexForce® carbon, fiberglass & aramid woven fabrics | Secondary structures, dry preforms, filament winding | Infusion / wet layup |
| Resins & RTM Systems | HexFlow® RTM6, RTM601, VRM-22, 1078-1 | Resin transfer moulding, infusion, injection | RTM / VARTM |
| Structural Adhesives | HexBond® 312, 319, 609 | Bonding composite assemblies, metal-to-composite joints | Film adhesive / paste |
PrimeTex® is a carbon fiber weaving technology in which the fibers are spread in both the warp and weft directions to produce a uniform weave and gap-free finish. The spreading process increases the closure factor in the fabric by 5-8% compared to conventional weaving processes (depending on the carbon tow and FAW). Laminates made with PrimeTex® have reduced porosity, resulting in higher mechanical performance.
When used in sandwich structures the thin PrimeTex® skins are highly resistant to water ingress. PrimeTex® Very Light Weight 98 g/m² is the lightest 3K gap-free fabric ever produced, permitting the cost-effective use of very light plies in composite lay-ups. PrimeTex® Very Light Weight is also 12% thinner than conventional 1K carbon fabrics, resulting in lighter structures making it ideal for surface plies, sandwich construction, structural parts or any other composite components requiring extreme lightness.
STRUCTURAL BONDING SOLUTIONS
HexBond™ offers a comprehensive range of structural adhesives engineered for joining composite, metallic, and honeycomb structures across aerospace and industrial applications. The portfolio includes film and foaming adhesives, primers, liquid shims, and paste adhesives, providing practical solutions for bonding, filling, potting, repair, and structural assembly.
Available in epoxy and high-temperature bismaleimide formulations, HexBond™ products support applications ranging from aircraft primary structures and interiors to automotive, marine, rail, sports equipment and wind energy. Selected systems provide service temperatures from approximately -55°C to 230°C, with multiple cure cycles and packaging formats available to suit different production requirements.
High-performance bonding solutions developed for strength, durability, and efficient manufacturing.
HT fabrics are engineered to match widely used aerospace E-glass and 3K carbon fabric styles, offering comparable weight, weave, flexibility, and handling characteristics. Fabrics such as 6781HT and 66281HT provide enhanced impact resistance and tensile strength compared with standard S-2 Glass® fiber, while offering a cost advantage over carbon.
Their organic sizing eliminates the heat-cleaning process required for traditional starch-oil-sized fabrics, helping preserve fiber strength. HT fabrics are compatible with a broad range of high-temperature resin systems, including Epoxy, BMI, Phenolic, Cyanate Ester, Thermoplastics, Polyamide, Polyimide, PEI, PEEK, PAI, LCP, and other advanced composite matrices.
Industry-leading tensile, compression, and interlaminar shear strength across a wide temperature range — from cryogenic to elevated service temperatures.
Compatible with autoclave, out-of-autoclave (OOA), resin transfer moulding (RTM), and infusion processes — adapting to your existing manufacturing workflow.
Extended prepreg out-life (up to 30 days at ambient) reduces scrap and scheduling pressure during complex layup operations.
Tightly controlled resin content and areal weight ensure batch-to-batch repeatability — critical for certified aerospace production programs.
Toughened resin systems with exceptional CAI (compression after impact) values, supporting damage-tolerant design philosophies.
Materials qualified to major aerospace primes and OEM specifications. Flight-proven across commercial aviation, defense, and space programs.
Where It's Used
Hexcel material systems are specified across primary and secondary structures for commercial aviation, defense platforms, and space launch vehicles.
HexPly® prepregs used in primary wing structures for commercial and business aircraft, delivering high stiffness-to-weight ratios with excellent fatigue resistance.
Toughened prepreg systems qualified for fuselage skin panels and frame structures, meeting damage tolerance requirements for primary structure certification.
High-temperature prepreg systems for engine inlet lips, fan cowls, and thrust reversers, with outstanding resistance to jet fuel and hydraulic fluids.
Ailerons, elevators, rudders, and spoilers manufactured from Hexcel prepregs and adhesives — combining light weight with the stiffness needed for aerodynamic precision.
Prepregs materials used in satellite structures, launch vehicle fairings, and payload adapters — where minimal mass and maximum reliability are non-negotiable.
Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites — with manufacturing facilities across the US, Europe, and Asia, and decades of qualification history with the world’s leading aerospace OEMs.
Whether you’re sourcing a single material or stocking up for an entire program, our team is ready to help. We respond fast, and ship even faster.