Aerospace Potting and Edge-Fill Solutions
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Potting and Edge-Fill
Aerospace Potting and Edge-Fill Solutions for Honeycomb Structural Panels
To reduce weight, honeycomb core structures are used between thin outer wall layers of various substrates, to provide needed rigidity and strength. These honeycomb sandwich panels are used throughout the aircraft, in primary, secondary and interior structures. Where added reinforcement, and particularly compression strength is needed, potting compounds are used to fill the voids within the honeycomb core and to seal the edges.
Strengthening the Core As the leading global manufacturer of adhesives, Henkel offers a broad range of potting, edge fill and encapsulating compounds for use with a variety of substrates, operating temperatures and other environmental factors. Henkel’s aerospace portfolio provides manufacturers with honeycomb core potting and edge sealing requirements, a range of products that meet critical performance criteria and that are easy to apply and easy to store.
Lightweight potting compounds provide enhanced mechanical strength.
To reduce weight, honeycomb core structures are used between thin outer wall layers of various substrates, to provide needed rigidity and strength. These honeycomb sandwich panels are used throughout the aircraft, in primary, secondary and interior structures. Where added reinforcement, and particularly compression strength is needed, potting compounds are used to fill the voids within the honeycomb core and to seal the edges.
Syntactic Materials
Potting compounds are available in both one and two component systems, from low to medium density, and in syntactic formulations. Syntactic materials provide structural performance with a lower density by mixing hollow or gas filled micro-balloons into the epoxy base material. These advanced materials are available in both paste and film form, and in expanding and non-expanding formulations.
Aerospace Potting Benefits
Potting compounds improve mechanical strength and provide insulation and resistance to vibration and shock. They prevent corrosion from moisture, thermal cycling, dust, and chemicals. Their properties make them well suited for use in aerospace applications.
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