“By removing process
restrictions these tapes will
help previously impossible
ideas come to life.”
a light-weighted vehicle, with every 10% in
weight saved calculated to save 5 to 7% in
fuel costs.
As well as the increase of electric vehicles,
general autonomy in the manufacturing
environment is another area that shows
no sign of slowing down. Factories with
automated joining processes will benefit
from tesa HiP as the product lends itself
to machine applicator heads, which can be
created bespoke in order to fit any shape or
size required for a robotic arm to carry out its
function seamlessly.
Low-VOC
Due to its initial creation in response to
an interior automotive application, tesa
HiP has been created with reducing VOCs
(volatile organic compounds) in mind. Car
manufacturers worldwide have implemented
several measures in recent times to improve
cabin air ventilation and the filtration of toxic
chemicals. VOCs can be found in adhesives,
fabrics, plastics and other materials commonly
used in the construction of a vehicle. tesa HiP
has been designed to meet OEM emission
limits, using Chinese GB standards as its
benchmark since China is a leader in terms of
low-VOC standards.
Cost-implications
Investment in the right tools for the job is
essential for vehicle manufacturers but can
prove costly. Traditionally, plastics would
be bonded by either clips, gluing or require
investment in expensive ultrasonic welding
equipment. Utilising tesa HiP leads to leaner
processes, improved effectiveness and
profitability in automotive manufacturing.
Lower scrap rates and lower storage costs
are benefits users will come to expect.
No additional material for pre-treatment
means the adhesive rolls only require little
space to be stored. Fewer process steps are
necessary because the product is ready for use
immediately. Due to these immediate bond
properties, the tape may not be suitable for
elements that need to be slid into place, but
if face-to-face processes are the established
requirement, this instant solution represents a
significantly cost-effective alternative.
Showing a reliable bond in temperatures
ranging from -30°C to 100°C, manufacturers
of interior applications can be confident in
the tape’s temperature resistance properties.
Furthermore, tesa HiP shows outstanding
performance in both dynamic shear resistance
and pull resistance, which is often an essential
requirement for component manufacturers.
The range of tapes come in three different
levels of thickness, tesa 92105 (500μm), tesa
92108 (800μm) and tesa 92111 (1.1mm).
“We understand that freedom of design
is an integral factor in turning automotive
concepts into reality,” says Mike Poulton, key
account manager from tesa UK’s automotive
team. “By removing process restrictions, such
as the need for ultrasonic welding equipment
and associated costs, these tapes will help
previously impossible ideas come to life.
Process optimisation is achievable thanks to
the removal of long curing times and the need
for pre-treatment.”
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