Advanced Aerospace Structural Adhesives by Huntsman
The aerospace industry is evolving rapidly, focusing on mobility, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Companies seek innovative solutions that enhance competitiveness, reduce maintenance costs, and improve durability. Advanced structural adhesives play a crucial role in achieving these goals.
Huntsman’s Aerospace Solutions
For over 70 years, Huntsman Advanced Materials has been a global leader in high-performance adhesives for aircraft fabrication, assembly, and repair. Their Araldite® structural adhesives are widely used in commercial and general aviation, meeting strict standards such as FAR 25.853 for flame retardancy and low smoke/toxicity.
Key Benefits of Araldite® Aerospace Adhesives:
✔ High strength, corrosion, and fatigue resistance
✔ Lightweight with flexibility and tenacity
✔ Low thermal expansion & vibration dampening
✔ Halogen-free formulations
✔ Excellent bonding for metals, composites, and plastics
Types of Aerospace Structural Adhesives
1. Epoxy Adhesives
Designed for high-performance and critical aerospace applications, offering:
- Superior adhesion to metals & thermoset composites
- High strength, rigidity, and creep resistance
- Fatigue & high-temperature resistance
- Excellent chemical resistance & durability
2. Polyurethane Adhesives
Known for versatility and flexibility, ideal for impact-resistant assemblies, with:
- Strong adhesion to composites, plastics & metals
- Rigid to flexible mechanical properties
- Long-term durability & fatigue resistance
Tailored Bonding Solutions
Panel Bonding (for fatigue resistance & stability):
- Araldite® 1570 FST A/B
- Araldite® AW 4859 / HW 4859
- Araldite® 2015
- Araldite® AV 138M-1 / HV 998
Component Bonding (for strong, aesthetic, and sustainable assemblies):
- Araldite® 1570 FST A/B
- Araldite® AW 4859 / HW 4859
- Araldite® 2011
- Araldite® 501 A/B
Adhesives for Repair Operations
For high-strength, room-temperature curing, and chemical resistance, recommended solutions include:
- Araldite® 501 A/B
- Araldite® 2011
Huntsman’s Araldite® adhesives provide high-performance bonding solutions tailored to the aerospace industry’s rigorous standards
