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ADHESIVE/SEALANT SOLUTIONS FOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS DESIGN Smart science drives bonding and sealing innovation

DESIGN FOR COST-EFFECTIVE COMPONENT BONDING AND SEALING Meet trend-driven design needs for energy efficiency, greater comfort, safety and sustainability with adhesives and sealants from Dow Corning. Our selection of reliable and cost-effective solutions for automotive component bonding and sealing can help you achieve: • Energy efficiency by bonding innovative materials for lightweight design • Driving comfort by reducing squeaks; rattles; and noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH) • Safety by improving assembly strength and sealing durability • Sustainability with efficient processing and...

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INNOVATE WITH SMART SCIENCE Proven, effective adhesive/sealant solutions from Dow Corning can help you meet vehicle system design goals for innovation in cost-effective bonding and sealing of components: POWERTRAIN 1 • Static engine seals 2 • Fuel system 3 • Air intake system 4 • Radiator end-tank seals 5 • Cooling fan clutch 6 • Thermostat housing 7 • Transmission 8 Differential • ELECTRICAL 11 • Control modules, motors, actuators 12 Moisture barriers, corrosion protection • EXTERIOR Window sealing 14 Lamp assembly • 15 • Mirrors 16 • Door handle inserts, trim 17 Wheel covers • INTERIOR 18...

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SELECTION GUIDE: ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS APPLICATION DESIGN NEEDS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS Static engine seals Fuel system Seal in fuel over a wide range of temperatures and pressures with minimal acceptable flange widths Adhesive seal: Dow Corning® 730 Solvent-Resistant Sealant Seal out moisture, dust and contaminants; seal in pressure; compression seal or gap-filling adhesive bond Compression seal: Dow Corning® 3-8186 Thixotropic Foam XIAMETER® RBL-9694-20P (Dow Corning® 94-20P A&B) Adhesive seal: Dow Corning® 736 Heat-Resistant Sealant Radiator end-tank seals Seal in coolant...

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DESIGN NEEDS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS (continued) Compression seal: XIAMETER® RBL-9694-30P (Dow Corning® 94-30P A&B) XIAMETER® RBL-9694-45M (Dow Corning® 94-45M A&B) Adhesive seal: Dow Corning® 3-0100 Automotive Sealant Dow Corning® 3-0105 Automotive Sealant Dow Corning® 3-0115 Automotive Sealant Cooling system thermostat housing Seal in coolant under pressure from -40 to 125°C; robotically dispensable Compression seal: XIAMETER® RBL-9694-30P (Dow Corning® 94-30P A&B) XIAMETER® RBL-9694-45M (Dow Corning® 94-45M A&B) Adhesive seal: Dow Corning® 3-0100 Automotive Sealant Seal in...

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DESIGN NEEDS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Electric modules, motors, actuators Compression gasket or adhesive seal; robotically dispensable; fast heat cure or room temperature cure Compression seal – serviceable: XIAMETER® RBL-9694-20P (Dow Corning® 94-20P A&B) XIAMETER® RBL-9694-30P (Dow Corning® 94-30P A&B) XIAMETER® RBL-9694-45M (Dow Corning® 94-45M A&B) Dow Corning® 3-8186 Thixotropic Foam Adhesive seal – not serviceable: Dow Corning® 3-0105 Automotive Sealant Dow Corning® 3-0100 Automotive Sealant Dow Corning® 3-0115 Automotive Sealant Dow Corning® 7091 Adhesive Sealant Dow...

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DESIGN NEEDS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS EXTERIOR SYSTEMS Lamp assembly sealing/ bonding Seal and/or bond dissimilar materials; high green strength and fast curing for fast manufacturing; withstand UV and moisture exposure; long-lasting mechanical properties Compression seal: Dow Corning® 3-8186 Thixotropic Foam Adhesive seal: Dow Corning® 7091 Adhesive Sealant Dow Corning® Q3-3636 Adhesive Dow Corning® EA-2727 Adhesive Hot-melt adhesive bond: Dow Corning® HM-2500 Assembly Sealant Dow Corning® HM-2510 Assembly Sealant Dow Corning® HM-2520 Assembly Sealant Adhere glass to backing; dampen vibrations...

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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTIONS LEARN MORE: CONTACT US Enhance your vehicle design sustainability with silicone adhesives and sealants from Dow Corning. These cost-effective technologies for component bonding and sealing offer automated application, high green strength with fast curing, and durable reliability to ensure high productivity and low service potential. They are proven, effective solutions that can resist aging, cracking or softening when exposed to increased pressures, aggressive fluids and extreme heat and cold; help reduce material consumption in lighter-weight vehicles; and aid...

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