Defence
Innovative Lightweight Solutions for the Defence Industry
HONYLITE specializes in manufacturing lightweight honeycomb core products, including honeycomb core materials, panels, laminates, formed and milled composite parts, and complex drop-in parts tailored for the defence industry.
Meeting Defence Industry Needs
Defence departments worldwide prioritize aggressive survivability strategies to combat threats. Key requirements for military vehicles include:
- 1. Increased survivability
- 2. Weight reduction
- 3. Enhanced maneuverability
Our honeycomb panels are at the forefront of defence design due to their ability to provide light yet strong solutions. By incorporating design elements such as V-hull, strike plates, and environmental coatings, HONYLITE delivers lightweight, energy-absorbing solutions suitable for both retrofitting existing fleets and developing next-generation vehicles.
Advantages of HONYLITE Honeycomb Panels
- 1. High Stiffness and Strength: Durable with excellent fatigue, impact, and environmental resistance. Noncorrosive materials reduce maintenance costs. High stiffness from structural materials reduces or eliminates the need for supporting framework. Modular construction allows easy handling and installation
- 2. Design Flexibility: Customizable to meet exact engineering requirements. Cut and fold techniques save time.
- 3. Weight Savings: Extremely lightweight with high temperature resistance. Up to 50% weight savings for structural applications and 75% for non-structural applications.
- 4. Corrosion Resistance: High resistance to rust and rot.
- 5. Cost Efficiency: Lightweight, modular interiors are easy to handle and install, reducing labor costs. Noncorrosive materials further reduce maintenance expenses.
- 6. Safety Enhancements: Incorporation of fire-resistant materials. Elimination of sharp, jagged edges in crash situations.
- 7. Rapid Construction: Lightweight, modular military shelters allow for quick handling and installation, saving labor hours.
Applications and Services
HONYLITE offers a wide range of products and services for the defence sector:
- Antenna & Radar Systems
- Radio Telescopes
- Satellite Systems
- Military Platform Bodies
- Vehicle Safety Superstructure Parts
- Loading Ramps
- Doors & Ceiling Panels
- Special Mobile Containers
- Military Shelters
- Lightweight Floors
- Partitions
Manufacturing and Assembly
Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to processing, manufacturing, and assembling a wide range of lightweight panels and structures. Our modern facilities include:
- Vacuum Bagging Presses
- Cold & Hot Press
- Honeycomb Expander
- Metal Pre-Treatment
- Adhesive Applicators
- Composite Machine Shop
- CNC Router
- Cleanroom
- NABL Accredited Testing Facilities
Design and Validation
With extensive experience in design and validation, HONYLITE provides:
- Initial Concept Designs
- Material Development
- Mock-ups
- Testing
- Validation
- Prototypes
- Detailed Manufacturing Drawings