Transport

Bus / RV / Truck

SCIGRIP has a long history of working in the bus, RV and truck market including city buses, coaches, motorhomes, HGVs, and specialist commercial vehicle manufacturing.

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Proven in Bus, RV and Truck Manufacturing

We are trusted by leading vehicle builders worldwide for bonding strength, industry-leading fatigue and impact resistance, minimal surface preparation, lightweight durability, and flexibility for a wide range of interior and exterior applications.

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In modern bus, RV and truck manufacturing, performance starts at the bond line.

Mechanical fixings add weight and complexity, and welding is often unsuitable for composite panels and mixed material assemblies.

SCIGRIP structural adhesives provide a seamless, reliable and aesthetically pleasing alternative. They utilise dissimilar material bonding, multiple working times, minimal surface preparation, impact resistant gap filling and provide reduced bondline readthrough, environmental resistance and a clean and finished look.

SCIGRIP products solve challenges

Structural Integrity

High strength bonds across steel, aluminium, FRP and composites for front and rear shells, roof structures, side panels, door assemblies and trailer bodies capable of withstanding constant vibration, impact and environmental exposure.

Production Efficiency

Quicker fixture time for large assemblies such as roof panels, side panels and trailer roofs, with the ability to bond low surface energy plastics with minimal surface preparation to reduce assembly cycle time.

Excellent Environmental and Chemical Resistance

Bond strength is maintained after extended exposure to harsh weather, road vibration, UV exposure and wide temperature extremes from engine covers and AC units to exterior body panels and trailer cappings.

Design Freedom

Large range of working times from small trim components to large trailer roofs, non-sag characteristics for large bead applications, high temperature resistance for engine and powertrain areas, and the ability to replace traditional rivets, screws and welds for a cleaner finished aesthetic.

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Roof Bonding

Transfers roof load evenly,
eliminates stress concentrations
and seals watertight.

Long open time, large beads required due to scale of assembly.

Window Frames

Lightweight aluminum/FRP
for fuel efficiency.

Dissimilar material bonds, weatherproof sealing.

AC Cover

Protects AC unit, lightweight
aluminum/FRP.

Dissimilar materials, temperature resistance.

Roof Hatch

Variety of materials for
weather resistance.

Dissimilar material bonds, weatherproof.

Front Dash & Panel

Lightweight thermoset
composite parts.

Fast dissimilar material bonding, including low surface energy plastics.

Front & Rear Shell

Stainless steel frame ensures
structural integrity, built to
sustain vibration and flex.

For impact and fatigue resistance.

Front Bumper & Grille

Variety of composites for strength, low weight and impact.

Strong weather-resistant, impact and corrosion resistant bonds.

Luggage Doors

Durable and lightweight
aluminium/FRP.

Impact and corrosion resistance

Door Panels

Lightweight, impact-resistant
aluminium/FRP panels.

Strong, weather-resistant bonds and quick strength build up reduce assembly cycle time.

Side Panels

Large aluminum/FRP surfaces
for aesthetics and strength.

Non-sag, large bead, minimal surface preparation, various curing speeds up to 90 mins.

Engine Cover

High-temp aluminium/FRP.

Dissimilar bonds, high-temperature durability.

Bond using:

Interior Parts

Lightweight thermoset
components such as luggage
racks, seats, ceilings.

Fast dissimilar material bonding, including low surface energy plastics for efficient assembly.

Roof Bonding

Transfers roof load evenly,
eliminates stress concentrations
and seals watertight.

Long open time, large beads required due to scale of assembly.

Window Frames

Lightweight aluminum/FRP
for fuel efficiency.

Dissimilar material bonds, weatherproof sealing.

AC Cover

Protects AC unit, lightweight
aluminum/FRP.

Dissimilar materials, temperature resistance.

Roof Hatch

Variety of materials for
weather resistance.

Dissimilar material bonds, weatherproof.

Front Dash & Panel

Lightweight thermoset
composite parts.

Fast dissimilar material bonding, including low surface energy plastics.

Front & Rear Shell

Stainless steel frame ensures
structural integrity, built to
sustain vibration and flex.

For impact and fatigue resistance.

Front Bumper & Grille

Variety of composites for strength, low weight and impact.

Strong weather-resistant, impact and corrosion resistant bonds.

Luggage Doors

Durable and lightweight
aluminium/FRP.

Impact and corrosion resistance

Door Panels

Lightweight, impact-resistant
aluminium/FRP panels.

Strong, weather-resistant bonds and quick strength build up reduce assembly cycle time.

Side Panels

Large aluminum/FRP surfaces
for aesthetics and strength.

Non-sag, large bead, minimal surface preparation, various curing speeds up to 90 mins.

Engine Cover

High-temp aluminium/FRP.

Dissimilar bonds, high-temperature durability.

Bond using:

Interior Parts

Lightweight thermoset
components such as luggage
racks, seats, ceilings.

Fast dissimilar material bonding, including low surface energy plastics for efficient assembly.

Products used for Bus, RV and/or Trucks in transport

Structural Adhesives (MMA)
Working time: 25-30 / 35-45 / 50-70 min
Coated Metal Vinyl Ester FRP UPR FRP Epoxy FRP Aluminum Carbon Fiber Cold Rolled Steel PVC + UPVC Stainless Steel
Structural Adhesives (MMA)
Working time: 4-6 / 13-17 / 35-45 min
Carbon Fiber Cold Rolled Steel PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc) Polycarbonate PVC + UPVC Stainless Steel Coated Metal Vinyl Ester FRP UPR FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Epoxy FRP Aluminum
Structural Adhesives (MMA)
Working time: 1-3 min
PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc) Stainless Steel PP Coated Metal Vinyl Ester FRP UPR FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Aluminum
Structural Adhesives (MMA)
Working time: 4-6 / 14-16 min
PVC + UPVC Stainless Steel Coated Metal Vinyl Ester FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene UPR FRP Aluminum Epoxy FRP Carbon Fiber Cold Rolled Steel Galvanized Steel PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc) Polycarbonate
Structural Adhesives (MMA)
Working time: 2-5 / 5-8 / 14-19 min
Vinyl Ester FRP UPR FRP Epoxy FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Aluminum Carbon Fiber Cold Rolled Steel PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc) PVC + UPVC Stainless Steel Coated Metal

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