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The use of adhesives for automotive applications is widespread, from something as small as a sensor to something as large as a vehicle chassis. Many high performance cars are produced with lightweight composite materials to keep the weight of the vehicle minimal. These composite materials are unable to be welded and the use of mechanical fasteners adds to the vehicle weight, as well as being unsightly and at risk of vibrating loose. Structural adhesives are very much a favourite amongst automotive industry professionals, as they allow different types of material to be joined together easily (such as composite to metal where welding would not be suitable). An added advantage is the rubber toughening present in structural adhesives which helps absorb vibration and impact forces.

Wandac has an extensive range of adhesive products suitable for under bonnet applications – such as formed-in-place gaskets, adhesive for core plug sealing, automotive hose bonding, heat exchanger sealing and filter end cap bonding. Electronic systems within the car also make use of many adhesives – such as potting and sealing electrical components, sensors, switches and relays, bonding electric motors and a whole host of other applications. Permabond supplies adhesives to the automotive industry worldwide, with many products specified by leading automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers, who enjoy high quality cutting-edge products at very competitive prices.

Typical Applications:
* Structural bonding of drive shaft and chassis
* Sealing heat exchanger tubes
* Bonding interior dashboard and trim
* Gear box and sump cover gasketing
* Potting and sealing of electronics and LEDs
* Threadlocking and retaining bolts, pins and bearings
* Bonding of sensors