Manufacturer and formulator of high-performance sealants, adhesives and jointing compounds for automotive, aerospace and industry
Hylomar Limited
Wigan (GB) · Grevenbroich (DE) · Center Point, Texas (US)New on Amplifa
About Hylomar
Hylomar Limited is a British manufacturer and product formulator of high-performance sealants, adhesives and jointing compounds based in Wigan (Greater Manchester). The product range includes non-setting sealing and jointing compounds (including Hylomar M, Universal Blue, Aerograde), RTV silicone sealants (Hylosil), anaerobic adhesives (HYLO®GRIP), 1K and 2K epoxy and structural adhesives (HYLO®BOND), instant adhesives (HYLO®GLUE), pre-applied sealants and adhesives, semi-hardening jointing compounds, exhaust system pastes (temperature-resistant up to 1000 °C) as well as cleaners. As a manufacturer and formulator, Hylomar develops products to specific customer requirements wherever economically feasible. The original product was developed in cooperation with Rolls-Royce for sealing aircraft engines; Aerograde products are specified by engine manufacturers such as Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney as well as by NATO. In addition to its headquarters in Wigan, the company maintains production and sales locations via Hylomar GmbH in Grevenbroich (Germany) and Hylomar LLC in Center Point, Texas (USA), and supplies customers worldwide through international distributors.
- Site
- WN2 1JT Wigan
- Processes
- Manufacture of non-setting sealing and jointing compounds (non-setting compounds, e.g. Hylomar M), Manufacture of RTV silicone sealants (amine-, acetoxy-, alkoxy- and oxime-curing, Hylosil), Manufacture of anaerobic adhesives and sealants (HYLO®GRIP), Manufacture of epoxy adhesives and putties (2K and 1K heat-cure structural adhesives), Manufacture of 2K structural adhesives for metals and plastics (HYLO®BOND), Manufacture of instant adhesives (HYLO®GLUE, single-component), Manufacture of exhaust system pastes and putties (temperature-resistant up to 1000ºC), Manufacture of pre-applied sealants and adhesives (pre-applied adhesives & sealants)
- Materials
- Silicone (RTV), Epoxy resin, Anaerobic adhesives (methacrylate-based), MS polymers, Metals (substrates for structural adhesives), RTV silicone (amine-, acetoxy-, alkoxy- and oxime-curing), Epoxy resin (1K heat-cure and 2K), Non-setting jointing compounds
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, NSF (for selected products, incl. Hylomar M and Advanced Formulation HV), NSF (selected products)
- Founded
- 1954
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Household appliances (white goods), Power generation/distribution, Electronics/photonics, General mechanical engineering
- 01
Customer-specific formulation development
- 02
Manufacture of sealants and adhesives
- 03
Quality inspection
- 04
Distribution via international distributors
Product Groups and Chemistry
RTV silicone (amine-, acetoxy-, alkoxy- and oxime-curing)
Hylosil silicone sealants for sealing engines, transmissions and gearbox units; amine-curing types are particularly widespread.
Epoxy resin (1K heat-cure and 2K)
High-strength structural epoxy adhesives and putties for demanding industrial environments.
Anaerobic adhesives (methacrylate-based)
HYLO®GRIP anaerobic adhesives and sealants for the highest loads, e.g. thread and flange sealing.
MS polymers
Sealant base within the Hylomar product portfolio.
Non-setting jointing compounds
Hylomar M and Universal Blue as classic sealing and jointing compounds with broad resistance to fuels, oils, coolants and gases.
Locations
Wigan
GBHeadquarters, production and sales
Grevenbroich
DEHylomar GmbH – production and sales
Center Point, Texas
USHylomar LLC – production and sales
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of non-setting sealing and jointing compounds (non-setting compounds, e.g. Hylomar M)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of RTV silicone sealants (amine-, acetoxy-, alkoxy- and oxime-curing, Hylosil)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of anaerobic adhesives and sealants (HYLO®GRIP)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of epoxy adhesives and putties (2K and 1K heat-cure structural adhesives)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of 2K structural adhesives for metals and plastics (HYLO®BOND)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of instant adhesives (HYLO®GLUE, single-component)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of exhaust system pastes and putties (temperature-resistant up to 1000ºC)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of pre-applied sealants and adhesives (pre-applied adhesives & sealants)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of semi-hardening jointing compounds (semi-hardening jointing compound)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of cleanersSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customer-specific formulation development (custom formulation, manufacturer and product developer)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
Hylomar is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949; for selected products such as Hylomar M and Advanced Formulation HV, additional NSF certification is in place.
| Evidence | Wigan |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| IATF 16949 | |
| NSF (selected products) |
History
- 1954
Founding of Hylomar.
Development of the original product in cooperation with Rolls-Royce for sealing aircraft engines.