Industry: Automotive OEM Assembly
Product: High Bond Acrylic Foam Tape (1.1mm, Red Liner)
Application: Side molding & door trim mounting
Customer Background
A Tier-1 automotive supplier in Poland produces exterior body trim parts for European passenger vehicles.
They required a double sided foam tape solution to replace mechanical fasteners in door molding installation.
Challenge: Trim Bond Failure Under Heat & Moisture
The customer faced multiple issues with their previous foam tape supplier:
Adhesion loss after heat cycling (–20°C to 90°C)
Trim lifting during car wash exposure
Uneven bonding on painted metal surfaces
Long curing time slowing down production
They needed an OEM-grade bonding tape comparable to 3M VHB foam tape.
Solution Provided: Acrylic Foam Tape for Permanent Automotive Bonding
We supplied a high-density acrylic foam tape with the following specifications:
Thickness: 1.1mm
Adhesive: Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive
Liner: Red PE film liner
Temperature resistance: up to 150°C short-term
Bonding surfaces: painted metal, ABS, PC plastics
We also provided:
Custom slit widths for trim profiles
Die-cut foam tape parts for automated application
Results Achieved After 60 Days Testing
| Performance Metric | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Trim lifting complaints | ↓ 45% |
| Assembly speed | ↑ 25% |
| Rework rate | ↓ 30% |
| Outdoor durability | Passed 500h humidity aging |
The foam tape achieved stable bonding even under high humidity and thermal expansion conditions.
Why This Foam Tape Worked
Unlike PE foam tapes, acrylic foam tapes provide:
Viscoelastic stress absorption
Long-term outdoor weather resistance
Strong bonding without rivets or screws
Ideal for:
Automotive emblems
Side moldings
Decorative trims
EV battery pack cushioning
FAQ
Is foam tape strong enough for automotive trim mounting?
Yes, high bond acrylic foam tape is widely used to replace clips and screws in OEM exterior trim bonding.
What thickness is best for vibration damping?
Most automotive applications use 0.8mm–1.2mm depending on gap filling requirements.
Can you supply foam tape in die-cut shapes?
Yes, we offer custom die-cut foam tape parts for automated assembly lines.
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