HexTow IM9 24K is an intermediate modulus (IM) fiber provides a 12% improvement in tensile strength compared with Hexcel IM7 fiber, which is a major component in commercial aircraft engine fan blades and other aerospace applications. It is a workhorse fiber that builds on the company’s proven legacy of intermediate modulus fibers.
The HexTow IM9 24K provides an alternative solution for customers seeking affordable, high-value composites and is particularly suited for manufacturing primary and secondary aerospace vehicle structures. The combination of the fiber’s high performance and translation into composite tensile strength, as well as the increased fiber line throughput and productivity provided by a 24K tow size provides a strong value proposition when compared to other commercially available IM fibers.
