FEATURE FASTENINGS & ADHESIVES Not only are
adhesive tapes used for a wide range of vehicle interior and exterior
applications, but they can help provide protection during
production, assembly and transportation, as tesa explains
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dhesives are used on the bonnet, on the body, and on the interior and
exterior trims of cars. In fact around 9% of the total adhesive production in Europe goes into automobile manufacturing, with today’s cars containing between 12 and 18kg of adhesive. According to tesa, the exterior design of cars is becoming more similar from model to model. So, vehicle interior designs are becoming ever more important, with high quality, especially in relation to a vehicle’s acoustic characteristics, aesthetic appeal and functional performance, becoming a major differentiator. To meet the demands of the industry –
whether for exterior, interior, permanent or temporary applications – tesa offers a variety of adhesive tape technologies. For mounting exterior parts, for example, the double sided tapes are capable of withstanding moisture, UV radiation and temperature fluctuations for heated/non-heated mirrors, distance sensors, trims and emblems.
INTERIOR DESIGNS Single- and double-sided tapes are helping automotive designers respond to the latest trends and bring their interior designs to life. So, inside the car, single- and double- sided pressure sensitive tapes can be used for permanent mounting in such areas as overhead systems, seats, dashboards, door modules and luggage cover systems. Material bonding is also needed in the
interior – on the headline, door sill trim, mirrors, armrests, steering wheel, occupant sensor, curtain airbag, seat backrest and cover, or on the dashboard. However, the tapes are not only providing a secure solution for bonding diverse substrates, they are also being used for noise damping. To help, tesa offers specially
28 DEC/JAN 2016 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS Solutions
that do more than just
‘hold things together’
Automotive Surface Protection tapes protect the painted car body from environmental influences
Automotive wire harnessing tapes
developed products that prevent vibrations, squeaking and rattling. Here, for example, tesa Sliding Tapes 51206, UV resistant 51207 and 51217, offer protection of vulnerable surfaces against part wear, friction and unwanted noises, as well as providing abrasion protection of harnesses in high friction areas. The tapes are also being used across the bodywork. For vehicle identification numbers (VIN), certification, security or warning and instruction information, teas offers automotive laser engraved tamper evident labels with customer- specific visible and hidden security features which can be integrated to maximise security against tampering. As an alternative to plastic plugs, self-adhesive solutions for sealing holes in the car body are available. These are suitable for every process stage in vehicle production and offer outstanding puncture resistance, noise damping properties, maximum flexibility for uneven surfaces, excellent
wire harnessing tapes fulfils this function, offering good flexibility for easy installation, secure bundling and soundproofing features to prevent rattles.
PROTECTION SOLUTIONS The interior and exterior of vehicle surfaces – including clear coats, plastics and metals – need to remain clean and undamaged during production, assembly and transportation. Here, pressure- sensitive surface protection tapes are available which can be easily removed and disposed of in an ecologically-friendly way. During assembly, for example, tesa 51134 – which is suitable for slightly structured surfaces on head and tail lights – can be applied to ensure component protection. The range includes adhesive tapes for interior trims, decorative interior trims, upholstery, door panels, wheel rims and emblems. Also available are Exterior Surface
Protection tapes. These protect the painted car body, wheel rims, plastic parts, emblems and glass against impacts and outside influences – such as dust, gravel, bird droppings or insects – during product and also during the journey from the plant to the customer. Temporary product solutions protect
tesa automotive warning &
instruction labels
PVC and paint compatibility, and high temperature resistance. In addition, products used to protect and bundle wire harnesses in the engine must be highly resistant to wear, temperature and chemicals. tesa’s extensive range of
delicate surfaces and ensure precise paint jobs, enabling quick and easy application and swift removal without leaving any residue. Design masking tapes create precise paint edges in two-tone designs and paint masking tapes cover surfaces during standard and repair painting. In the future, adhesive tape technology is expected to take over functions and tasks that go beyond the scope of their traditional role of simply ‘holding things together’.
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