YLA's new Xponent(tm) RS-8 Bismaleimides and new molding compounds join improved polycyanates and epoxies in effort to fabricate virtually all structural, mechanical and airfoil components of military and commercial unmanned vehicles
Benicia, California (PRWEB) February 12, 2007 -- Improvements and additions to YLA's offering of advanced composite materials now enable developers of unmanned aerial, underwater and surface vehicles (UAVs, UUVs and USVs, respectively) to achieve one-stop shopping for lightweight structural, mechanical and airfoil components. YLA's newly developed Xponent(tm) resin family expands the portfolio into new territory for elevated temperature service in hostile environments.
Unidirectional and woven prepregs on virtually any available fiber, towpreg, tackified fabric for resin transfer molding (RTM) and tooling, and custom compression molded components and compounds are now available in an expanded range of advanced resins. YLA's extensive experience in military aircraft, radomes, UAVs, and marine applications have enabled formation of unmanned vehicle products including the following:
* Prepregs and adhesives with 200 degree to 350 degree F cure epoxies
* High temperature bismaleimide (BMI) and polymide systems with 350 degree F to 700 degree F cure
* Toughened polycyanate esters matched to customer-specific needs, with 265 degree F to 550 degree cure
* Microply ® Syntactic foams and films for tuned dielectric and low observable structures
YLA's capabilities and capacities meet any need, including secure facilities for DoD projects. "Recognizing a sharp increase in interest for advanced composite structures for unmanned vehicles, YLA has developed new capabilities to meet the need," said Samuel Sher, YLA's Director of Marketing and Business Development. "We are able to support developmental programs as well as support a rapid, high volume production ramp. Governments, and commercial enterprises across the globe are driving the market, and YLA is positioned to meet the demand."
As in the general aviation market, composites are fast replacing metals due to superior strength, weight and environmental characteristics. The very extensive range of YLA's UAV and robotic-centered solutions is shown in detail at the company's website,
http://ylainc.com/markets/UAV.
ABOUT YLA, INC.
YLA, Inc. is a recognized global leader in the development and manufacture of high performance lightweight composite materials for satellites, aerospace, petrochemical, commercial and military aircraft and radomes, defense, naval/marine, industrial, thermal management and recreational markets. The company is a unit of Sweden's Perstorp Group. A testimonial to YLA's performance is the 2006 award by Northrop Grumman for an unprecedented third "Gold Supplier" declaration - making YLA the only advanced composites manufacturer to be so recognized.
Headquartered in Benicia, California, YLA's facility houses research, development and manufacturing for a full line of advanced composite materials. YLA's multiple production lines provide the flexibility to accommodate extremely large production requirements as well as smaller developmental runs. Customers receive the most cost-effective production value possible. Learn more about YLA by calling the company at (707) 747-2750, or visiting
www.ylainc.com.
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