About Hexcel. A new addition to the range is M34, Hexcel s 75ºC curing prepreg, which is ideal for pvc and metallic honeycomb sandwich structures.

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1 Prepregs Prepreg is the material of choice for those requiring cost-effective, easy to manufacture components with high mechanical properties. Prepregs are combinations of formulated resin systems and fibre reinforcements, which are cured at temperature while under vacuum. Hexcel pioneered the development of prepregs for the aircraft industry in the 1970 s and has now formulated a range of easy to process low temperature curing prepregs to meet the equally demanding requirements of performance boat builders. M10 is Hexcel s most frequently selected prepreg resin system for marine applications, supplied with a wide range of reinforcements. M10 cures at 85ºC and has a long shelf life of 60 days at room temperature. M10 prepregs are particularly easy to handle and lay up. HexWeb Honeycombs Hexcel has manufactured this most effective lightweight structural core material for over 50 years. Today we are the world s largest manufacturer of honeycomb in a wide range of materials including Aluminium, Aramid paper (Nomex ), glass fibre and speciality materials. Aramid honeycomb is widely used as a core material for composite sandwich constructions. It is useful for adding structural stiffness, without adding weight. Hexlite Sandwich Panels Hexcel has developed a range of honeycomb sandwich panels with Aluminium, composite and decorative Melamine skins for use as partitions and furnishing in performance boats. A new addition to the range is M34, Hexcel s 75ºC curing prepreg, which is ideal for pvc and metallic honeycomb sandwich structures. About Hexcel Hexcel is the world s leading advanced structural materials company. Hexcel is the largest US producer of carbon fibre; the world s largest weaver of structural fabrics; and the number one producer of composite materials. Manufacturing facilities located in 12 countries around the world are operated by an experienced multinational management team. Founded over 50 years ago, Hexcel has adopted a corporate mission to combine people, material and science to deliver superior performance to our customers. Hexcel materials are used on virtually every commercial and military aircraft produced in the western world, and thousands of other products from satellites, and launch vehicles, to high speed trains and ferries, cars and trucks, cellular telephones, skis, golf clubs and construction materials.

2 For further information on Hexcel s composite materials please contact one of our specialist teams: Suite 2, 86 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, Victoria 3088 Australia. Tel: Fax: Industriestrasse 1, A-4061 Pasching, Austria. Tel: 43 (0) Fax: 43 (0) Rue Trois Bourdons, 54, B-4840 Welkenraedt, Belgium. Tel: Fax: Suite 2105, Hong Kong Plaza 283 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai , China. Tel: Fax: ZI La Plaine, B.P.27 Dagneux, Montluel, France. Tel: 33 (0) Fax: 33 (0) Am Westpark 1-3, München, Germany. Tel: Fax: Via San Cristoforo, Saronno (VA), Italy. Tel: Fax: Suntec Tower Four 6 Temasek Boulevard Singapore Tel: Fax: Bruselas, Polig, Ind. Ciudad de Parla Parla, Madrid, Spain. Tel: Fax: Duxford, Cambridge CB2 4QD, United Kingdom. Tel: 44 (0) Fax: 44 (0) West Las Positas Blvd., PO Box 8181, Pleasanton, CA , USA. Tel: Fax: Telephone/Fax numbers include country codes (in bold) which should be omitted for national dialing. For international dialing, prefix with international access code and omit bracketed number. INTERNET All information is believed to be accurate but is given without liability. Users should make their own assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All sales are made subject to our standard terms of sale which include limitations on liability and other important items. * Nomex is a registered trademark of Dupont HEXCEL registered trademark HEXCEL Composites November 1999

3 Hexcel s Composite Materials for Performance Boats

4 Lightweight, Stiff and Strong Typical Composite Applications in Per Composite materials have become the materials of choice for performance boat construction due to their excellent stiffness to weight ratios. The first boats to be built with composites were racing yachts, aiming at the ultimate performance with materials that provide the competitive edge. Advances in composites technology, such as the use of new heavier tow fibres, mean that composites are now an affordable option for all performance boats for racing or leisure activities. Composite materials provide: HIGHER RIGIDITY, giving stiffer structures that can sail at faster speeds. WEIGHT-SAVINGS, to sail at faster speeds with enhanced stability and a higher loading capacity. SAFER BOATS, with a lower centre of gravity and a better righting moment. Sail Battens Glass/carbon prepreg DESIGN VERSATILITY, with a wide range of possibilities for tailor-made constructions. HIGH RESISTANCE TO FATIGUE, as composites are rust and rot resistant. Sails Carbon fibre tow for stiffening Hexcel is an experienced supplier of composite materials for America s Cup boats, cruising yachts (from 30 to 80 ), racing multihulls and Olympic class dinghies. Rudders Carbon/glass Woven/UD Nomex* honeycomb Hardware Carbon fibre composites

5 rformance Boats Mast & Spars UD carbon tape Woven carbon Prepreg Hull & Deck Carbon/glass prepreg Nomex* honeycomb Redux adhesive Keel Carbon/glass prepreg (monolithic) Interior fittings and bulkheads Hexlite Panels

6 An Unparalelled Product Range Hexcel Composites manufactures an unrivalled range of high performance composite materials, which have been specially developed to meet the challenges facing boat designers. In addition to an extensive range of off the shelf reinforcement fabrics, honeycombs and adhesives, Hexcel also customises products in its development labs to meet special requirements such as low tack, high tack, low cure temperature and optimum surface finish. We support our customers at every stage, by advising on materials selection and processing methods, training operators who are unfamiliar with composites technology, and providing technical support whenever required. Hexcel is the only composites supplier with in-house manufacture of carbon fibre, which we weave into a variety of reinforcements and impregnate with formulated resins to form prepregs. Carbon Fibre Hexcel s high modulus carbon fibre is the most frequently selected fibre for performance boats. It provides excellent stiffness and strength. Reinforcement Fabrics Hexcel has extensive in-house weaving capabilities for the manufacture of unidirectional reinforcements, tapes and woven fabrics in glass, carbon, aramid and hybrid fibres.