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Composite Materials for Aerospace Manufacturing
We support aerospace manufacturers, Tier suppliers and advanced engineering companies with materials suitable for both structural and secondary aerospace applications, including carbon fibre reinforcements, multiaxial fabrics, honeycomb cores, and resin systems.
Modern aerospace manufacturing increasingly relies on composites to reduce weight, improve fuel efficiency and enhance structural performance across both commercial and defence aerospace programmes.
Aerospace Composite Material Solutions
Cristex supplies materials commonly used across aerospace and aviation applications, including:
Carbon fibre woven fabrics
Non-crimp fabrics (NCF)
Aramid and hybrid reinforcements
Nomex® honeycomb core materials
Epoxy resin systems and structural adhesives
Closed moulding materials for RTM and infusion processes
Precision cutting and kitting support through CCK Aerospace
Our materials support multiple aerospace manufacturing processes including prepreg lay-up, infusion, RTM, compression moulding and lightweight sandwich structure production.
Supporting Aerospace Applications
Composite materials are widely used throughout aerospace structures where reducing weight while maintaining mechanical performance is essential.
Typical applications include:
Aerospace interior panels and structures
Secondary aircraft structures
UAV and drone components
Nacelles and aerodynamic fairings
Sandwich composite panels
Radomes and protective structures
Lightweight tooling and moulds
Carbon fibre reinforcements and multiaxial fabrics are increasingly used within aerospace structures due to their combination of lightweight performance, stiffness and processing efficiency.
Engineering Support & Material Expertise
At Cristex, we understand that aerospace projects require more than material supply alone.
Our team supports customers with:
Material selection guidance
Reinforcement architecture optimisation
Manufacturing process support
Stockholding and supply continuity
Precision cutting and kitting integration
Through CCK Aerospace, we can also support controlled prepreg cutting
and kitting operations within an ISO-controlled cleanroom environment
for high-performance manufacturing applications.
Why Composites in Aerospace?
Compared with traditional metallic materials, composites offer significant advantages including:
Weight reduction
High strength-to-weight
Corrosion resistance
Fatigue durability
Design flexibility
Improved fuel efficiency
These benefits continue to drive the increased use of composites across modern aerospace manufacturing.
Looking for composite solutions for aerospace applications?
Speak to our team about aerospace materials, technical support and precision manufacturing solutions.