tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling Reflecting proven quality Tape technology for the automotive industry APPLICATION FOLDER

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1 tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling Reflecting proven quality Tape technology for the automotive industry APPLICATION FOLDER

2 OVERVIEW Mirror Assembling Exterior mirrors 2 Interior mirrors Professional tape solutions for Mirror Assembling by tesa Automotive The success of tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling goes back to the late 1970 s when tesa Automotive was the fi rst to replace the traditional clipping attachment method with double-sided tapes. Exterior and interior mirrors are essential components of a vehicle to ensure safe driving. Today, heated exterior mirrors have become more and more popular to increase convenience and allow for immediate clear vision. For heated and non-heated exterior mirrors, as well as interior mirrors, tesa Automotive offers a comprehensive assortment for the individual applications required, such as heating element mounting, mirror glass mounting, splintering protection and surface protection. Features and benefits of using tesa Automotive Tapes for mirror assembling Reduced weight, particularly for smaller, lighter exterior mirror designs Secure component mounting, even in differing climatic, physical and chemical conditions Black color perfectly enhances the visibility of the separation line of aspheric mirrors Splintering protection to fulfi ll customer specifi cations Excellent gap fi lling and wet-out performance Mirror Assembling with tesa Automotive safe driving for the complete transportation industry. 2

3 REQUIREMENTS & SOLUTIONS tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling The tesa Automotive double-sided tapes are ideally suited for the different steps of mirror assembling. When assembling a non-heated mirror, the mirror glass can be directly mounted onto the base plate with a tesa Automotive double-sided tape. In case of heated mirrors, the heating element is securely mounted to the mirror glass on one side and to the base plate on the other. 1 A B 2 1 Surface protection 2 Double-sided tape 3 Double-sided tape C A Mirror housing B Base plate C Heating element D Mirror glass 3 D 3

4 REQUIREMENTS & SOLUTIONS Depending on the different types of mirrors and required tape applications, tesa Automotive developed a comprehensive tape assortment to fulfi ll customer needs. Standard Mirror Passenger Cars EC* Mirror Light and Heavy Trucks, Buses Heating Element on Base Plate tesa tesa tesa Mounting Heated Mirror Heating Element on Glass tesa tesa tesa tesa tesa tesa Non Heated Mirror Glass on Base Plate tesa 4968 tesa tesa tesa tesa Splintering Protection Exterior Mirror tesa tesa tesa Interior Mirror tesa 4432 tesa 4423 tesa 4432 tesa 4423 tesa 4432 tesa 4423 Surface Protection Exterior Mirror Housing tesa tesa tesa Mirror Glass tesa tesa tesa * Electrochromic 4

5 TECHNICAL DATA tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling Adhesive Backing Color Thickness of Tape [µm] Steel Ultimate Peel Adhesion* on ABS PC PET Short-term Temperature Resistance [ C] tesa tackifi ed acrylic PE foam black ** 9,5** 9,5** 9,5** 80 Mounting Tapes Foam Tapes Filmic Tapes tackifi ed acrylic PE foam black ** 13.5** 13.5** 13.5** 80 tesa tackifi ed acrylic PE foam black ** 13.5** 13.5** 13.5** 80 tesa 4968 tackifi ed acrylic PVC white tesa tackifi ed acrylic PP white tesa tackifi ed acrylic PET black tesa tackifi ed acrylic PET black Splintering Protection Tapes tesa 4432 natural rubber Paper beige tesa 4423 natural rubber Paper beige not relevant for the application 80 tesa acrylic Paper blue Surface Protection tesa synthetic rubber PE/PP white 52 tesa EVA PP crystal clear 72 not relevant for the application * peel angle 90 foam tapes / 180 all other tapes ** foam splitting tesa products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All information and recommendations are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. Nevertheless tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose. Therefore, the user is responsible for determining whether the tesa product is fi t for a particular purpose and suitable for the user s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical support staff will be glad to advise you. Customized solutions for maximized efficiency For most applications, tesa can provide a custom solution utilizing converting capabilities and/or unique dispensing systems. tesa Automotive Mirror Assembling Tapes are available in customer specifi c sizes and formats, including rolls, die cuts and dispensers. The tesa Application System Engineers analyze customer processes and provide the best solution possible. Customized die cuts offer increased productivity and security. 5

6 tesa Automotive: from tradition, passion and conviction For the past 75 years tesa Automotive has been a constant generator of ideas and a reliable partner to automobile manufacturers and their suppliers. tesa s high-performance self-adhesive tape solutions and pioneering inventions impress customers worldwide. tesa Automotive is working on the future of adhesive tape technology, a key technology of the 21st century, with enthusiasm. NEW: the tesa ACX technology Time and again tesa has been able to set milestones in adhesive tape technology. tesa ACX is a new, futureoriented technology, specially developed by tesa for constructive bonding. This development will open up a new dimension of possibilities for automobile manufacturers and suppliers in the future. tesa Automotive is equipped to collaboratively fi nd new ideas for constructive bonding applications. The tesa management system is certifi ed according to the standards ISO 9001, ISO/TS and ISO All tesa products delivered to automotive customers are listed in the International Material Data System (IMDS). HEADQUARTERS tesa SE Quickbornstraße Hamburg Germany Phone: