Novelis, Henkel Partner on Aluminum Bonding R&D
Aluminum-maker Novelis Inc. and Henkel Corp.'s adhesive technologies unit have agreed to co-develop advanced aluminum adhesive systems for high-volume vehicles.
#aluminum
Aluminum-maker Novelis Inc. and Henkel Corp.'s adhesive technologies unit have agreed to co-develop advanced aluminum adhesive systems for high-volume vehicles.
The first product released under the long-term deal is Henkel's Bonderite M-NT 8453, a chrome-free aluminum surface pre-treatment that improves adhesion and durability characteristics of bonded joints. The material will be offered without license fees in an effort to promote the aluminum industry among carmakers.
RELATED CONTENT
-
The Bollinger B1: An Electric Sport Ute
The Bollinger Motors B1 has been revealed.
-
Light Vehicles and How They Got That Way
The approach that is clearly being taken by engineers to create vehicles is to use the right materials in the right places. The time of a single dominant material is gone and unlikely ever to return.
-
Increasing Use of Structural Adhesives in Automotive
Can you glue a car together? Frank Billotto of DuPont Transportation & Industrial discusses the major role structural adhesives can play in vehicle assembly.