Polyurethane (PU) is the most popular polymer among adhesives and sealants for automotive exterior assembly. However, despite its popularity, it does include some limitations that should not go overlooked. In particular, it possesses: Raw materials and primers that contain harmful chemicals, impacting the environment Insufficient durability without a primer, extending manufacturing time, error likelihood and …
3 Ways Adhesives Improve EV Batteries
While electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum, projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.4% through 2025, there have been some challenges to manufacturing EV batteries. Fortunately, adhesives can help address these challenges in the following ways: Increase Battery Range One of the most critical components of EV batteries is ensuring they offer sufficient longevity. …
How Do Smart Automotive Aftermarket Adhesives Reduce Overall Costs?
In a recent blog post, we discussed the rapidly evolving automotive aftermarket and how the changes impact automotive aftermarket suppliers. Now, find out how the right adhesives and sealants can make automotive repair processes faster, easier and less costly. Enhanced Efficiencies Requiring little to no surface preparation, these automotive aftermarket bonding solutions are easy to …
How Butyl Sealants Improve Watershield Assembly and Vehicle Performance
Necessary for protecting vehicle interiors from noise, vibration and debris, automotive watershields are an important aspect to automotive door panel assembly. As improving passenger comfort while increasing operational efficiencies remain top trends shaping the automotive market, watershields can also play a key role in addressing them. In particular, the right watershield sealant can help. Find …
