banner The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. Auto News 5

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed

Do not miss the latest Auto News !

Sep
18th

More glue, fewer bolts in tomorrow’s cars

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
The Wall Street Journal reports that many automakers are now using super adhesives instead of welds, rivets, bolts and screws during vehicle assembly. This will make cars about 4.5kg lighter in the near future.

Similar to airplanes, phones and countless other items, the 2015 Ford F-150, Chevrolet Corvette and some BMW models rely on glue to hold a number of parts together, even with different materials such as aluminum with carbon fibre or steel, for example.

The Cadillac CTS and ATS sedans use approximately five times more adhesive than any other GM vehicle. Of course, such adhesive serves only in specific areas of the car, but it's a great solution for reducing noise and eliminating unsightly welds, as well.

Today's vehicles contain about 27 lbs of glue compared to just 18 lbs a decade ago, ChemQuest Group director Daniel Murad told the Wall Street Journal. Since they don't withstand high temperatures, these adhesives can't be used around the engine. However, engineers are working precisely on that to increase the proportion of glue in future vehicles.

Source : Wall Street Journal

Hosted by CifTech Hosting.