Automotive Composite Solutions

LOCTITE MAX series including binders and release agents for fiber-reinforced components designed for RTM with glass or carbon fibers enabling short cycle times suitable for automotive mass production.

LOCTITE MAX 2: Composite Matrix Resin

For the resin transfer molding process, Henkel has developed a composite matrix resin based on polyurethane which enables improved economics and throughput in processing. Compared to standard epoxy matrix resins, fast curing allows demolding after 1 to 5 minutes.

• Low viscosity ensures fast and efficient injection without stress to fibers
• Process speed can be adjusted with additives
• Internal mold release agent for reliable demolding

• High mechanical strength
• High toughness and durability
• Superior fatigue resistance under dynamics loads

• Body (primary structure)
• Chassis (spring, stabilizer, wheel)
• Exterior (roof, hood, tailgate)
• Powertrain (driveshaft)

Henkel’s product portfolio offers complementary solutions for the entire automotive manufacturing process. Our high-quality tailored adhesives are the perfect match for your production and assembly of composites or multi-substrates.

LOCTITE EA 9065

• Substrates: CFRP, steel, and aluminum
• Cold and warm curing possible, curing speed adjustable by heat
• High-strength adhesion and high impact resistance
   

LOCTITE UK 2015

• Substrate: CFRP, e-coated steel and aluminum
• Developed for fast curing in serial production
• Good crash performance
  
  

LOCTITE UK 2032

• Substrate: CFRP, e-coated steel and aluminum
• Cold and warm curing possible, curing speed adjustable by heat
• High elongation and high strength
  
  

TEROSON PU 1511

• Substrates: CFRP, e-coated steel, aluminum, various plastics
• Unlimited open time and fast curing at > 85 °C
• High elasticity, high strength, and outstanding adhesion performance
  
  

TEROSON PU 9214

• Substrates: CFRP, e-coated steel, aluminum, various plastics
• Curing by humidity 
  
• High elasticity, good gap filling and weathering stability
• Solvent free

Our sophisticated materials make us the perfect supplier for composites in the automotive industry. But our distinct process know-how about Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) makes us the perfect partner to flawlessly integrate composite parts into your production processes.

The semi finished part is preformed mechanically

The mold can be prepared with an external release agent like LOCTITE Frekote series.

The components of the composite matrix resin LOCTITE MAX series are mixed and injected into the mold.

The surface of the molded part is prepared for further processing.

The surface of the molded part is prepared for further processing.

Testing facility for customer trials with HP-RTM in Germany, Heidelberg.

Because we live for composites we gave it a home – our CompositeLab in Heidelberg. It is a state of the art unique testing facility where customers and Henkel experts can team up to test their ideas for composite parts and to figure out the perfect production processes to make their ideas ready for market.

Testing facility for customer trials with HP-RTM in Japan, Isogo.