Commercial and Recreational Vehicles
Specialty Materials and Adhesives for Vehicle Assembly
Commercial and Recreational vehicle manufacturers trust Engineered materials to supply and fabricate pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape and other specialty materials for assembly applications. Vehicle components are subject to harsh conditions. Extreme temperatures, constant vibration, shock, water, chemical solvents, and many other environmental conditions pose threats to the adhesive materials used to hold vital interior and exterior components in place.
In order to achieve the best performance, durability, and longevity, it’s imperative to select the specialty tape & flexible materials that contains a high-bonding adhesive, is made from the right materials, and is custom fit to the components that need to be bonded. We work with you to understand the unique specifications of your products, helping you choose the ideal material and custom fabricating it to fit your transportation application.
Whether you need PSA tape that can bond two irregular surfaces together, seal or fill gaps, insulate dampen vibrations, or distribute and limit stress, we can help you create a custom piece that gets the job done.
PSA Tape for a Variety of Commercial and Recreational Vehicle Systems
Dashboards
Doors
Exterior and interior panels
Roof bows
Front and rear ends
Fuel systems
Windows and windshields
Lighting
Powertrain systems
Seating
Roofing
Headliners
Cable wrapping
Trim
Mirrors
Weather seals
Why Use Specialty Tapes in Commercial and Recreational Vehicle Assembly?
There are a wide variety of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes made from different materials, offering excellent adhesion when bonding and adhering to different substrates. This makes them an optimal choice for automotive interiors, replacing screws and metal fasteners during assembly. Specialty tapes offer performance benefits that include:
Noise reduction
Vibration dampening
Gasketing and sealing
Heat shielding
Corrosion and solvent resistance
Moisture and water resistance
A reduction in manufacturing costs
Our Process
Material Selection. Custom Fabrication. On-Time Delivery.
Discovery
We take the time to understand what you are trying to accomplish with your automotive assembly. What materials are you trying to bond? What concerns do you have for operating conditions? We take into account temperature, vibration and shock, potential contact with solvents, chemicals, or fuels, direct or indirect exposure to ultraviolet radiation, expected stress, impacts, and vibrations, and so much more. Our discovery process is easy for you and allows us to find the best solution for your application.
Material Selection
Choosing the right materials depends on the surfaces being bonded and their texture. Automotive applications often involve bonding two very different materials, and using the wrong PSA tape on a surface will cause the adhesive to be ineffective and the part to detach. We help you select the right material and adhesive coat weight based on the product you are manufacturing and its operating conditions.
Custom Fabrication
We custom fabricate all our materials to create the perfect fitting part for your automotive components. From laminating to slitting, die cutting, kiss cuts, laser and waterjet cutting, and so much more, we have the capabilities and experience to create any custom shape that fits your adhesive, gasketing, sealing, or insulation needs. Not sure exactly what you need? No worries! Our parts design specialists can help you with product design, prototyping, testing, and implementation of brand-new parts for your products!