Transportation
ITW provides professional and total solutions of adhesives, offering an array of products covering methyl methacrylate, epoxy, modified silicone sealants, multi-structural™ adhesives, polyurethane and UV cured adhesives.
1. Rear Spoiler
2. Door / Hood Panel
3. Rear Door / Tailgate
4. Body
5. Bumper
Automotives
Automotive engineers can reduce tooling cost by using Plexus adhesives. Less complex fixtures can be used due to the fast room temperature curing of Plexus. As regulations concerning fuel economy and electrification evolve, ITW’s Plexus brand continues to develop unique tools for lightweighting and improved fuel economy. The high strength & elongation properties of Plexus adhesives allows bonding of mixed materials, such as joining aluminum to steel, or joining polyamide (nylon) to aluminum.
Trucks
Plexus adhesive solutions are used in heavy truck manufacturing to improve durability of exterior parts. Parts bonded with Plexus adhesives have been road tested for more than 20 years, and on vehicles manufactured by leading OEMs around the world. Capital investments are reduced due to fast room-temperature curing. Lightweighting and increased multi-material joining are macro trends that rely on Plexus adhesives as a strong & durable bonding material for long-term durability.
1. Air / Wind Deflector
2. Front Panels
3. Frame
4. Side Panels
5. Rear Panels
1. Rear End Cap
2. Rear Spoiler
3. Air Conditioner
4. Door Rubber Seal
5. Front End Cap
6. Bumper
Bus
Buses have rigorous requirements in many categories like safety and durability. Plexus adhesive solutions help bus manufacturers with tools for lightweighting and improved durability. Primerless adhesion allows joining composite to metals, permitting design engineers to try new solutions for next generation buses. Assembly workers appreciate how easy Plexus adhesives are to use; its clean, sag-free and fast application properties, and the wide-range of working times available for jobs large & small.
Train
ITW’s Plexus brand adhesives include several products that are verified for use in rolling stock according to the EN 45545-2 specification for rail. Trusted and specified by many Rail OEMs, Plexus adhesives offer superior durability and easy bonding of multiple different materials. Manufacturing is simplified by reducing steps & time needed for surface preparation, and fast room-temperature curing.
1. Interior Panels
2. Floors
3. Front / Rear Ends