By Patric Scheidner
Corporate Vice President Global Head of Aviation, Space, Rail

All automakers are facing the challenge of reducing their CO2-emissions and improving their sustainability. An important building block of their strategy is weight reduction by using more lightweight materials, such as aluminum. However, the high amounts of aluminum used lead to challenges such as sludge, that need innovative process solutions.

The amount of aluminum used in automotive production is steadily increasing, as automakers and auto suppliers are reducing  the weight of cars in order to meet the latest legislations on fuel consumption.

Film and paste adhesives, wet peel-ply and potting compounds enable the aviation industry to utilize advanced materials that contribute to lightweighting, more efficient designs, and improved sustainability.

The 21^st century has seen the continued rise of “smart” devices. Within two short decades the Internet of Things (IoT) has become embedded into virtually every facet of global culture.

Henkel’s BONDERITE® LineguardX offers whip-smart manufacturing technology that provides early warnings of pending danger, stepped-up quality, a reduced scrap rate, less downtime and virtual customer services. 

The metal alloys that are shaped for today’s automobiles, aircraft and other highly engineered products require a table with a dozen columns to list their full chemical composition. 

One of the most stubborn challenges today’s manufacturers encounter is getting their components properly cleaned and keeping their washer and dryer environments residue free.

Hot melt tank pressure impacts the rate of adhesive flow and amount of product being dispensed. Operators must manage the pressure setting, integrate set speed in the application and avoid adhesive build-up and overspray. Tank pressure is critical to efficiency on the production line.