Refrigerated and insulated vehicles are purpose-built for the safe transportation of food, pharmaceuticals, medical products, chemicals, and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Their body structures are engineered to provide outstanding thermal insulation, low weight, high mechanical strength, and long-term durability. Adhesive technologies play a fundamental role in achieving these performance requirements and have become one of the key manufacturing methods used in their production.
Insulated vehicle bodies typically consist of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic), aluminum sheets, stainless steel, sandwich panels, polyurethane (PU) foam cores, extruded profiles, and various composite structural components. Reliably joining these dissimilar materials using mechanical fasteners alone makes it difficult to achieve the required structural and thermal performance.
Adhesive systems distribute loads uniformly across large bonding surfaces, increasing panel strength while preserving the structural integrity of sandwich panel assemblies. They also create elastic joints capable of absorbing vibration during vehicle operation and accommodating the differential thermal expansion of dissimilar materials.
In refrigerated vehicle manufacturing, adhesives are widely used for sandwich panel production, panel assembly, corner profiles, flooring systems, roof panels, door structures, refrigeration unit installation, interior linings, and all joints requiring long-term sealing performance.
Technologies Used
Polyurethane Technology
Polyurethane-based adhesives are the preferred solution for applications requiring high mechanical strength, such as sandwich panel manufacturing and panel assembly.
Their elastic properties help absorb vibration loads, maintaining joint integrity and ensuring long-term structural performance.
Hybrid Polymer Technology
Hybrid polymer-based adhesives are widely used in insulated vehicle manufacturing because they combine permanent elasticity, excellent adhesion, and outstanding resistance to environmental exposure.
They provide reliable bonding to steel, aluminum, composite materials, and painted surfaces, contributing to long-term durability and dependable in-service performance.
Elastic Sealing Systems
Elastic sealing products are used around panel joints, corner profiles, door assemblies, and refrigeration equipment mounting areas in refrigerated vehicle bodies.
These products protect against water, moisture, and environmental exposure while helping to preserve the integrity of the cold chain throughout the vehicle's service life.
Product ınformatıon
- Senta POLMAX, Senta BONMAX, SOUDAL SoudaFlex Product Group (PU), SOUDAL SoudaSeal Product Group (Hybrid Polymer), SOUDAL FixAll Product Group (Hybrid Polymer)
