Dexmet's Lightning Strike Protection Technology at JEC Show, Paris March 29-31, 2011

March 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Wallingford, CT, - Dexmet offers MicroGrid® precision expanded metal foils to makers of composite materials for lightning strike protection. Dexmet is the preferred vendor and supplier of lightning strike protection material to most major aircraft manufacturers today.

MicroGrid's single unit structure is superior to woven material in that it won't unravel or have loose strands that become problematic during processing into a pre-preg material or when conducting a dry lay-up.

The homogenous design also ensures uncompromised conductivity between strands when forming the material to a variety of shapes and contours and provides a smooth surface on the end product.  MicroGrid's biggest advantage is Dexmet's ability to tightly control the manufacturing process to meet a specific weight, open area, and conductivity requirement. Dexmet's precision expanded metals and polymers allow engineers the option of varying materials according to specific strike zones on the aircraft or structure by adding very little weight to the aircraft or structure.  For more information visit Dexmet at Booth M63 at the JEC Show in Paris Porte de Versailles, booth# M63. Visit http://www.jeccomposites.com/events/jec-show-paris-2011 for more details.

Printed copies of the Dexmet's 12-page technical papers will be available at the booth. Kenneth Mull, the VP who runs the Lightning Strike Division at Dexmet will also be available for questions at the show.

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Dexmet Corporation manufactures precision expanded metal foils and polymers for applications needing exact mechanical and electrical properties. Dexmet produces expanded material that meets our clients conductivity, weight and dimensional tolerances.