STRUCTURAL BONDING
BEYOND THE EXPECTEDBATTERY ASSEMBLYBONDING SOLUTIONSSIKA STRUCTURAL
BONDING SOLUTIONSIMPROVED ASSEMBLY PROCESS WITH SIKA BONDING SOLUTIONS“ SIKA’S RESPONSE TO THE NEED

As electric vehicle design evolves, so to does the variety ofmaterials used in the construction of electric power trains. Thanks
to deep experience and knowledge from the automotive industry
and an extensive range of products, Sika helps manufacturers
successfully manage these changing material demands.

OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR SEALING
AND BONDING IN THE NEWENERGY VEHICLES DRAWS ON
OVER 100 YEARS OF EXPERIENCEAND INNOVATION, RESULTING IN
OUR VAST PRODUCT RANGESERVING THE GLOBAL MARKETS.”THE PERFECT SOLUTIONS WITH SIKA:
Sika offers the broadest range of products in the industry andcontinually develops new bonding solutions that overcome
challenges such as adhesion to unrelated metals, plastics andcomposites while offering heat and glycol resistance. Theseinclude one-component, two-component and boosted PUR,silicone, STP, MMA, epoxy, hybrids, hot-melts, and PSA
technologies. The products offer flexibility in the manufacturing
process, the potential for increasing throughput, as well as
industry-leading performance.

Kai Paschkowski, Global ProductManager E-Mobility

With over 100 years of experience, Sika offers to their customer a global production footprint which enables to create reliablesupply chains and deliver high quality adhesives all over the world. Further, Sika is also able to support their customers locally withtechnical knowledge collected and refined during the years.

Structural bonding of side walls to cell

Product Family

Structural bonding of the battery tray

Structural Application

Key Benefit

Technology

Typical Bonding ofSikaForce®

2C PU

Tray

Curing-by-Design andPowerflex technology

SikaPower®

2C EP

Tray

Broad adhesion range andcrash resistant

SikaFast®

2C Acrylate

Tray

Broad adhesion range andvery fast curing

SikaForce®

2C PU

ModuleHigh strength and elasticity

SikaPower®

2C EP

ModuleHigh strength and selfextinguish

INNOVATION IN
STRUCTURAL BONDING
ENHANCE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND IMPROVE MECHANICAL STABILITY

The new SikaForce® Powerflex makes it possible to combine the advantages of both structural and elastic adhesives to optimallymeet the requirements for lightweight designs. Powerflex technology provides the highest levels of structural properties
combined with long lasting elasticity in all climatic conditions. In addition, the Curing-by-Design technology allows adjustable pot
life followed by immediate curing, resulting in drastic reductions in production cycle time.

Powerflex technology explained

In addition, the Curing-by-Design technology allows adjustable pot life followed by immediate curing, resulting in drastic
reductions in production cycle time.

Curing-by-Design technology explained

SIKA – THE PARTNER OF CHOICE:As design moves forward the introduction of new and innovative materials is a by product of development in battery design. Thisdemands that engineers who design batteries widen their scope for new joining methods. With increasing regulations on safety andcrash integrity, Sika structural bonding solutions are the ideal option for increasing battery safety along with optimizing
manufacturing processes reducing cost in production and placing less demand on service and maintenance.

GLOBAL REACH BUT LOCAL PARTNERSHIPFOR MORE INFORMATION:© Sika Automotive. All Rights Reserved. / BATTERY ASSEMBLY BONDING SOLUTIONS / 06.2024

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