6 types of tape for the automotive industry

In the automotive manufacturing industry, tape is an indispensable parts adhesive, automotive electronic components fixed, car wire bundle fixed, car decorations fixed, body safety warning, car colour modification, etc., will use tape, the six most commonly used tape is automotive foam tape, acrylic tape, nano tape, wiring harness tape, reflective tape and high temperature masking tape.

Automotive foam tape

Automotive foam tape is one of the most widely used and useful tapes in the automotive industry. This tape has excellent adhesion and durability, good shock absorption and weather resistance. It is widely used in automotive interiors, door trims, rain guards and signage.

Acrylic tape

Acrylic tape (VHB tape) is based on high viscosity acrylic adhesive and is UV and chemical resistant to protect electronic equipment from corrosion. With the development of new energy vehicles, high-tech car interiors have become very popular, mainly used in the processing and assembly of electronic products and electrical appliances in cars, and the adhesion of LED boards.

Nano tape

Nano tape, also known as magic tape, is a washable and reusable tape. With its strong adhesive properties, this tape is the most common tape in everyday life and is mainly used in the automotive industry for fixing and taping automotive interiors.

Wiring harness tape

Automotive wiring harness tape is used for winding wiring harnesses in the automotive industry. It is made of a high quality synthetic rubber-based strong adhesive cloth-based tape with strong anti-ageing ability, strong surface stain resistance and high temperature stability.

Reflective tape

Reflective tape is mainly used on the sides and back of lorry bodies to allow the back of the vehicle to see more clearly what is happening in front of them at night when the light is not good, reducing the number of road accidents.

High Temperature masking Tape

Normal masking tape can withstand temperatures of 60 degrees Celsius, medium temperature masking tape can withstand temperatures of 120 degrees Celsius and high temperature masking tape can withstand temperatures of up to 180 degrees Celsius. It is the most commonly used tape for car painting, colour changes and scratch repair work, allowing the paint to dry quickly after painting.

So the next time you think about your car and its different components, you will have a better understanding of the key role played by different types of adhesives and tapes.

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