Henkel supports the automotive aftermarket with advanced adhesives and sealants

Henkel’s Teroson Bond adhesivie application system supports the easy and efficient removal and replacement of windshields for the automotive aftermarket.

BRABUS, currently the world’s largest, independent high-performance tuner, has turned to its adhesives partner, Henkel, to ensure a secure and advanced windshield for what it calls “supercar” transformations and classic car restorations.

This includes Teroson windshield adhesives and the Teroson Bond Windscreen Adhesive Application System. Henkel offers the one-stop, pre-treatment and application package, featuring a cutting tool, cleaner, primer, adhesive and equipment for bodyshops and car workshops, supporting easy and efficient windshield replacement.

“BRABUS is committed to pushing performance to the next level. We have been partnering with Henkel for a number of years because we trust Teroson to reliably support our conversions and re-assemblies in significantly exceeding the driving performance capabilities of production vehicles,” says Sven Gramm, director of Communications at BRABUS.

As windshields have progressed from simple glazing applications to integrated structural and safety-relevant parts of the vehicle body, direct glazing adhesives must meet a wider range of performance requirements — from the essential flexibility to absorb vibrations, and a leak-proof seal to the structural reinforcement, to occupant protection required in advanced, modern car designs.

“The innovative adhesives and application system ensure windshield fittings stand up to more demanding operating conditions and meet our specific advanced requirements,” added Gramm.

“In addition to the very important processing properties, the safety of the occupants is a key priority for us. That is why we do not only test our premium windscreen adhesives under standard conditions,” said Matthias Biegel, Technology and Segment Engineer at Henkel. “All premium adhesives are tested and evaluated with the Henkel standard test under significantly higher loads to ensure maximum occupant protection and provide an extra layer of confidence to our customers.”

Recognizing the automotive aftermarket’s increasing economic and service demands, Henkel’s Teroson Bond adhesive application system supports a more efficient workflow for windshield removal and replacement in workshops. It offers a complete toolbox of support and enables the work to be carried out by only one operator. New cartridge labeling has been added to each product to make the system even easier to select and to use.

Used by BRABUS also in conjunction with Henkel’s wider portfolio of direct glazing adhesives and sealants, product highlights from the new system include:

• Teroson Bond 60: a premium choice 1-component and solvent-free polyurethane (PU) adhesive for safe and reliable auto glass replacement. The high-performance windshields adhesive offers a unique set of benefits to the market being OEM-approved. It has a safe drive-away time of only 60 minutes (with airbags) in compliance with FMVSS 212/208. In addition to the industry standard — FMVSS 212/208: 48 km/h (30 mph) and 100% head on — Henkel also test against its New Henkel Crash Test Standard which realistically reproduces a common urban crash scenario at higher speed: 64 km/h (40 mph) and 40% overlap. The product’s low conductivity also means it is compatible with ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) sensors and high voltage battery vehicles. The processing and position tack is easy, clean, and fast thanks to the adhesive’s no-stringing and no-sagging benefits as well as use of the comprehensive pre-treatment and application system.
• Teroson Bond Easy Cut is a light and easy to use windshield removal tool with braided polyethylene cord to prevent paint damages that can occur by using conventional metal cords or oscillating knifes. It is also the perfect removal tool especially for aluminum bodies.
• The Teroson Bond Glass Cleaner optimally prepares and cleans the surface to be bonded. Very high cleaning performance is achieved in combination with the Teroson ET Sponge. The cleaner is water-based and has a short evaporation time even in cold weather conditions.
• The ultra-abrasive, solvent resistant Teroson Bond Sponge enables reliable removal of contamination on windshields prior to bonding.
• Teroson Bond All-in-one Primer for pre-treating of bonding surfaces. It promotes adhesion and UV-protection of the windshield adhesive when applied as a base layer for the polyurethane bead. Evaporation is fast and happens in about two minutes even in cold environment for one-component adhesives.
• The Teroson ET Gun Powerline II dispensing tool has an integrated pressure increase in the ratio 3:1. This makes the dispensing tool multifunctional, and it can also be used for special bonding and sealing applications, such as flat and wide stream. Lightweight, well-balanced construction. The is no blasting of cartridges required, even at high application pressures.

“We are very proud to be a preferred supplier of high-performance materials to BRABUS. Performance vehicles like their supercars place extremely high demands on our products,” said Henkel’s key account manager, Björn Wesch. “We, therefore, do not just see ourselves as a supplier, we see this relationship as a great opportunity for their high standards and expertise to take our products and services to the next level.”