In automotive, every gram counts. A lighter vehicle uses less fuel or energy and produces lower emissions. Bonding technologies sit at the heart of this lightweighting goal.
Why bond?
- Joins dissimilar materials: aluminium, steel, composites and plastics without welding or rivets.
- Spreads load: load over the whole surface instead of points allows thinner materials.
- Sealing and damping: the adhesive also acts as a seal and sound insulation.
- Aesthetics: invisible joints enable clean interior designs.
Interior applications
Door panels, dashboards, headliners, boot trims and seats are the main areas of interior lamination. Two criteria stand out:
- Low fogging: substances evaporating from the adhesive must not leave a film on the windscreen.
- Heat resistance: interior temperatures in a car in the sun can exceed 80 °C.
PO hot melts, POR reactive hot melts and heat-activated PU dispersions meet these needs.
Electric vehicles
Bonding cells into modules and modules into packs demands structural strength, thermal management and electrical insulation. 2C epoxy and 2C PU systems play a critical role.
Acoustics and comfort
Insulating felts and foams are fixed quickly and cleanly to body and panels with pressure-sensitive hot melts.
Caravans and bodywork
2C PU and MS polymers give both low weight and durability in sandwich wall panels, interior furniture and floor assembly.
Contact us for suitable products and support with approval processes for your automotive supply projects.
