Automotive Adhesives: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency and Durability

Automotive adhesives play a critical role in automotive manufacturing, offering several advantages over traditional mechanical fasteners, such as improved durability, reduced weight, and increased resistance to corrosion and vibration. These automotive adhesives are commonly used for a variety of applications, including bonding exterior body panels, attaching interior trim components, and sealing joints and seams. Here are some of the most widely used adhesives in the automotive industry:

• Structural Acrylic Adhesives: These automotive adhesives bond metal and plastic parts together and reinforce joints, offering high strength and durability.
• Hot Melt Adhesives: Hot melt adhesives are commonly used for interior trim applications, such as attaching carpet, headliners, and foam padding to the vehicle's body.
• Epoxy Adhesives: Known for their high strength and chemical resistance, epoxy adhesives are ideal for bonding composites, metal, and plastics in automotive manufacturing.
• Silicone Adhesives: Used in high-temperature applications such as sealing engine compartments and exhaust systems, silicone adhesives offer heat resistance and flexibility.
• Polyurethane Adhesives: Often used for bonding flexible parts like rubber seals and weather stripping, polyurethane adhesives are known for their durability, flexibility, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

These are just a few examples of the diverse automotive adhesives available in the industry. The selection of the appropriate adhesive depends on factors like the materials being bonded, the environmental conditions, and the desired strength and durability of the bond.

Hernon Manufacturing has a long-established history of providing high-quality products for the automotive industry. Popular products include Brake Bonder 362, Hernon Anti-Seize, Nuts N’ Bolts 423 and 425 for bearing caps and ring gears, UV FOG 702 for oil seals, Cynlinlock 846 for input shaft seals, and Gasket Replacer 916 for differential gasket covers. Hernon’s unique Total Solutions approach means no back-and-forth between adhesive suppliers and equipment suppliers—everything you need in one convenient location. Contact us today to speak with an engineer and find the automotive adhesive solutions that are best for your needs!