Advanced pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are finding their way into every aspect of modern automobile manufacturing. Automakers and their suppliers are turning to new assembly methods to speed manufacturing, improve quality, lower cost, and meet more stringent environmental regulations. Automotive applications for today s adhesives include mirrors, brakes, headliners, flexible circuit bonding, sound deadening, carpets, door panels, instrument panels, seats, and windows. In a remarkable example of the potential of automotive applications, advanced structural adhesives have even replaced certain chassis-to-body panel welds in new automobiles. Automotive air bags are yet another component where PSAs play a critical role. In fact, today s air bags are operating more reliably and safely thanks, in part, to the use of the latest adhesive formulations.
