5 Interesting Automotive Adhesive Applications You Wouldn’t Think of

High-tech adhesives in automotive applications

Typical bonding applications in cars are structural bonding of the body or windscreen. But there are other lesser-known applications in which bonding can demonstrate all its strengths in terms of multi-material connections, miniaturization, multifunctionality, and automation.

Sensors, for example, are an exciting application. They can be found almost anywhere in the car - whether it is to measure temperature, pressure or speed. Depending on where the sensors are used, requirements such as high temperature or chemical resistance are placed on the adhesive. Efficient process design also plays a decisive role and calls for dual-curing adhesives.

Batteries for electric vehicles also contain adhesives optimized for their application. In many cases, adhesives must be able to dissipate the heat generated during operation and have flame-retardant characteristics. Frequently, sealing requirements are added, even under the influence of temperature.

In addition, high-performance adhesives are essential for bonding cameras, for example, for traffic sign recognition. The requirements for the respective adhesives are demanding, especially if the cameras are located outside the vehicle. In addition, adhesives make an important contribution to the optimal alignment of the optics.

You can read more about these and other exciting adhesive applications in cars such as electric motors and connectors at www.delo.de/news.