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Transportation
Body Structure

Bus and coach manufacturers utilise a wide range of materials and processes in the assembly of the body structure. Sika provides a range of material technologies ideally suited to these challenging and diverse environments. SikaPower structural adhesives are easy to combine with other joining technologies. Flexibility, durability and a reduction in the number of spot welding points are just some of the advantages provided by this sealing and bonding technology.

SikaPower body shop adhesives and sealants are heat-curing products based on one- and two-component PUR-epoxy hybrid technology. SikaPower products are available with a wide range of mechanical properties to suit the requirements of applications as diverse as anti-flutter, hem flange, stiff structural bonding and crash-resistant spot weld applications.

Transportation Industry
Bus & Coach
Body Structure
Floor, Side Panels & Luggage...
Roof Bonding
Front & Rear Module
Direct Glazing
Interior Trim
Acoustic Management


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Increased body stiffness and corrosion protection
through structural bonding with SikaPower
 
Technological Benefits
   
- Adhesion to oiled metals without pre-treatment or degreasing
- Excellent ageing and long-term durability
- Superb wash-out resistance
- Low bake curing to improve object temperature variations
- Solvent and PVC free
- One- and two-component systems to suit OEM <sup>1)</sup> process requirements

1) Original Equipment Manufacturer
 
Why Use Structural Adhesives?
   
- Enhances component stiffness to facilitate weight reduction and improvements in fuel economy
- Improves component crash resistance to enable improved vehicle safety
- Minimises risk of water leakage
- Reduces noise, vibration and harshness
- Enables use of optimum substrate for each application via elimination of the requirements of weld compatibility
 
Future Trends for Body Structure
   
- Increased use of automotive OEM E-coat/KTL process for bus and coach manufacturers
- Use of advanced composites for structural applications
- Lower temperature bake conditions for corrosion protection oven for low to medium volume manufacturers
 
Best Recommended Sika Products
Features & Benefits
SikaPower-415 P1
Excellent adhesion on oily substrates; heat cured; excellent seam sealing properties

SikaPower-496
Excellent adhesion on oily substrates; high-performancestructural adhesive; heat cured; crash/impact-resistant system

SikaPower-460 C1
Excellent dimensional bead stability with broad tolerance range; optimum read through resistance; pre-curing not required; high-performance corrosion protection; excellent mechanical properties

SikaFast-3000 Series
High tensile properties, elasticity and impact resistance; excellent adhesion profile; gap-filling capability
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