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Solvay, RUAG join hands for space launcher programmes

08 Jun '18

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Courtesy: Solvay

Solvay, advanced materials and chemical company, will provide RUAG advanced structural composites for US and European space launcher programmes. Solvay will supply MTM 46 composite products for making large integrated structural components including payload fairings, stage and payload adapters, dispensers and separation systems on next-generation launchers.

Solvay and RUAG have signed an agreement in this connection.

MTM 46 is a high performance, out-of-autoclave toughened epoxy resin system that meets space agencies requirements and can be used in light and stiff sandwich structures. It was specifically developed for extreme demand applications such as space programmes.

“RUAG Space is the leading supplier of composite payload fairings and is an expert in out-of-autoclave manufacture. They selected Solvay’s structural composites to produce cost-effective, high performance structural components. We look forward to supporting RUAG’s operations out of Decatur, Alabama, USA and Emmen, Switzerland as they further contribute to space transportation,” said Marc Doyle, executive vice-president Aerospace Business Line, Solvay Composite Materials.

Solvay is a leader in out-of-autoclave technology and has a broad portfolio of VBO/press prepregs, RTM/infusion resin systems for structural aerospace and space applications.

Solvay is an advanced materials and chemical company, committed to developing chemistry that addresses key societal challenges. Solvay innovates and partners with customers in diverse global end markets. Its products are used in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, as well as in mineral and oil and gas extraction, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. (SV)

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