{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-11/aero-tec-laboratories-arclin-fia-fuel-bladders","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-11/aero-tec-laboratories-arclin-fia-fuel-bladders.md","title":"Aero Tec Laboratories and Arclin Meet New FIA Fuel Tank Grades","headline":"Aero Tec Laboratories and Arclin Build Fuel Bladders to FIA 8875-2025 Grades 1 and 2","description":"Aero Tec Laboratories and Arclin developed 922-C and 927-B fuel bladder materials that meet both grades of FIA 8875-2025.","section":"Partnerships","published_at":"2026-11-11T10:21:52+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-11T10:21:52+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Aero Tec Laboratories achieved Grade 1 homologation with its 922-C material and passed all Grade 2 testing with its 927-B material under FIA 8875-2025.","Kevlar EXO delivers approximately 40% greater strength-to-weight performance than traditional Kevlar fiber, according to Arclin.","ATL will show the fuel bladder technology at PMW Expo in Cologne, Germany, on November 11-12 at booth 2046."],"companies":[{"name":"Aero Tec Laboratories","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000luu4/aero-tec-laboratories","website":"http://atlinc.com"},{"name":"Arclin","is_primary":false,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002a53/arclin","website":"http://arclin.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Aero Tec Laboratories & Arclin Advance FIA Safety Fuel Tank Standards with Kevlar® EXO™","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aero-tec-laboratories--arclin-advance-fia-safety-fuel-tank-standards-with-kevlar-exo-302935620.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Partnerships","Aero Tec Laboratories","Arclin"],"body_markdown":"Aero Tec Laboratories has become the first and currently only manufacturer to produce fuel bladder materials meeting both grades of FIA 8875-2025, working with Arclin on its 922-C and 927-B materials. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aero-tec-laboratories--arclin-advance-fia-safety-fuel-tank-standards-with-kevlar-exo-302935620.html) published the announcement on November 11, 2026.\n\n## How ATL Met Both FIA 8875-2025 Grades\n\n[Aero Tec Laboratories](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000luu4/aero-tec-laboratories) achieved Grade 1, covering \"Advanced Safety Fuel Tanks,\" with its 922-C material and passed all Grade 2, covering \"Competition Safety Fuel Tanks,\" testing requirements with its 927-B material. Both were developed using [Arclin](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002a53/arclin)'s Kevlar EXO technology, which serves as the exclusive reinforcement in the two materials.\n\nFIA Standard 8875-2025 is the first update to motorsport safety fuel tank regulations in more than 25 years. It sets enhanced requirements for puncture resistance, impact protection, fire survivability and compatibility with a broader range of fuels, including sustainable alternatives. Kevlar EXO's molecular structure delivers approximately 40% greater strength-to-weight performance than traditional Kevlar fiber while improving flexibility, fuel compatibility and energy absorption, according to the announcement.\n\n\"The introduction of the FIA's new fuel tank standard reflects the motorsport industry's ongoing commitment to advancing driver safety,\" said Joe Hovanec, Arclin's Vice President of Kevlar EXO. \"Kevlar EXO was designed to push the boundaries of performance materials, and we're proud to work alongside ATL as they bring the first homologated solution to market under these more stringent requirements.\"\n\nGiles Dawson, Chief Executive Officer of Aero Tec Laboratories, said continued investment in research and development with trusted partners is essential to advancing safety technologies. \"By combining our fuel cell expertise with the advanced performance characteristics of Kevlar EXO, we've developed a solution that meets the FIA's latest requirements while setting a new benchmark for fuel tank protection,\" he said.\n\nArclin's earlier work with Kevlar EXO includes an expanded exclusive partnership with KINETIXX, announced on November 9, 2026, covering hard luggage, bicycle components and footwear applications, PR Newswire reported.\n\n## Aero Tec Laboratories' Supplier Position\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Aero Tec Laboratories maintained technical supplier status across all top-tier Formula 1 teams, including Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix, in 2024, supporting four consecutive Red Bull World Championships. The same records show the company extended its product portfolio across six industrial verticals: Motorsport, Marine, Aerospace, Defence & Security, Subsea and Industrial. Aero Tec Laboratories was founded in 1970 and has operations in the UK and the US, the records state.\n\n## PMW Expo Dates in Cologne\n\nATL will showcase its latest fuel bladder technology featuring Kevlar EXO at PMW Expo in Cologne, Germany, on November 11-12. Visitors to booth 2046 can handle material samples demonstrating the combination of lightweight performance, flexibility, toughness and energy absorption behind the 922-C and 927-B bladders.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}