Issue 9/2017 - Innovative material technology enhances the driving experience

Dow's Automotive Systems business unit introduced its full range of innovative automotive solutions
to automakers and partners during Auto Shanghai 2017.
These include:
· The primerless coating technology of the BETASEALTM glass bonding system improves production efficiency and reduces volatile organic compound (VOCs) emissions in the interior shop floor of automakers, helping automakers save costs and shorten assembly time
.

· SPECFLEXTM polyurethane systems NC 138 and NC 632 help to significantly reduce organic volatiles and aldehydes that are harmful to human health, ensure lower density and higher comfort of polyurethane foam, significantly improve the processability of foam formulations and speed up production cycles
.

· BETAMATETM structural adhesive ensures that the body-in-white substrate of different materials is firmly connected, reducing the weight of the body and enhancing stability
.

· BETAFORCETM STRUCTURAL BONDING SYSTEMS FOR JOINING COATED METAL MATERIALS
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· The VORAFORCETM epoxy composite system features ultra-fast curing for the large-scale production of lightweight carbon fiber composites
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· Dow Corning Multiflex?TES 2403 SI1 BLK thermoplastic elastomer is used in plastic parts such as automotive airbag covers, inflatable restraint system components and seat belt parts, and its excellent low-temperature performance meets the stringent requirements
of regulators, automakers and consumers for vehicle occupant protection.

· BETAMATETM structural adhesive ensures that the body-in-white substrate of different materials is firmly connected, reducing the weight of the body and enhancing stability
.