Panel bonding using the combination of adhesive and spot welding has become the norm in vehicle manufacturing globally. Insistence by insurance companies to guarantee accident repairs to OEM condition means the appropriate adhesive with the vehicle manufacturers’ approval must be used to ensure the structural integrity of the vehicle is maintained. The advantages of adhesive bonding over welding are corrosion protection, fast cycle time and less exposure to welding heat and UV.
The proliferation of adhesives without proper chemistry is the biggest threat to safety of post-accident repair vehicles. It may be poor education or cost saving that causes inappropriate or unapproved adhesive to be used for the repair job.
It is imperative when selecting after-market adhesive that the product is approved by the manufacturer, as it will be the same original adhesive used in vehicle manufacturing.
Lord Corporation has a strong OEM supply connection globally. Its metal bonding adhesive LORD Fusor 108B metal bonding adhesive was introduced in 1997. It is specified for use by General Motors, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, Mazda and Nissan. It can be used for panel bonding, weld bonding and rivet bonding of steel, aluminium and almost all metals.
The Fusor 108B is a two-component acrylic adhesive. It is up to eight times faster than the typical panel bonders, with guaranteed corrosion protection and excellent for rivet bonding and weld bonding applications. This allows for the panel to be bonded using adhesives, then spot-welded through the adhesive bond line.
Suitable applications include panel bonding and weld bonding of quarter panels, rear body panels, roof panels, door skins, van side panels and outer truck bed panels.
The formulation has 30 per cent more lap shear strength and it is crash-proven to exceed US Federal safety standard.
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