Introduction
Adhesives have become a key technology in the automotive industry, as they continue to replace other fixing methods. These adhesives are used on the body both interior and exterior and can be supplied in a customised format to suit production needs.
Demands for high quality interiors, especially in relation to a vehicle’s acoustic characteristics, aesthetic appeal and functional performance, have become a major consideration. Adhesive tape technologies play a key role in differentiating car models and simplifying assembly operations.
Interior
The use of adhesive tapes and foams to attached interior components is widespread as opposed to the traditional methods of attachment.
Applications
NVH Foam conversion, vehicle headlining.
Materials
EPDM Foam both open and closed cell VHB tape, PE foams and PTFE tapes, adhesive tapes
single and double sided.
Exterior
Protection films both permanent and temporary are used to protect the body and trims during production and or transportation.
Applications
Wing Mirrors, Badges, Name plates, decorative trim, headlights weather seals, sunroofs.
Materials
Protection films, VHB tape.
EV Battery Components
Electric vehicle battery technology is the future of the automotive industry in many ways and battery performance and duration is key.
Applications
EV batteries require shielding, cooling and insulation to improve performance and thermal management.
Materials
Conductive pads, thermal runaway, double sided tapes and structural tape technology.
Sound & Vibration dampening
Applications
Materials
Vibration dampening tape I sused to reduce squeaks and rattles. Foam is used for automotive dampening with felts being used for noise absorbption.
Speaker assemblies
Lightweight and versatile materials with easy handing characterastics.
Applications
Doors roof engine covers luggage and seating
Materials
Acoustic absorption materials supplied diecut, slit or laminated for your needs.
Foam Components
Die cut foam components are used to fill gaps, reduce dust and eliminate sound as well as water ingress.
Applications
Door mirrors, interior trim components and sunroof mechanisms.
Materials
Closed or semi-closed cell foams supplied with or without adhesive in roll format or individually as required.