tesa Platinum Partner · Adhesive tape converting in Shenzhen

Adhesive Tapes for Automotive Manufacturing

Exterior trim bonding, low-VOC interior assembly, masking and safety labels — validated for heat, humidity, vibration and the realities of a production line.

Application reviewMaterial recommendationSample testingExport documentation
Reference illustration: Adhesive Tapes for Automotive Manufacturing
Reference illustration of the application, not a photograph of the Xiangyu plant

What we solve

Heat, humidity and UV

Adhesion loss after aging in tropical and outdoor environments.

Low VOC and odour

Interior air quality and OEM material requirements.

Process repeatability

Die-cut tolerance, liner release and automated feeding.

Joint design

Replacing fasteners without compromising stiffness or crash performance.

Recommended tape solutions

ApplicationTypical constructionWhy
Exterior trim and emblemsAcrylic foam tape / VHB-style tapeHigh peel and shear; replaces mechanical fasteners
Interior panelsLow-VOC PET double-sided tapeLow fogging and odour control
Paint maskingMasking tapeClean removal and conformability
Wire harnessCloth / duct tapeBundling, abrasion protection and noise reduction
Safety and identification labelsLaser-through glass tape / specialty tapeDurable marking on glass and harsh environments

Starting points only. Confirm the final grade against your substrate, load and validation plan.

Typical applications

Exterior trim, emblems and mouldingsInterior panels and decorative partsWire harness bundling and protectionPaint masking and surface protectionGlass identification and safety labelsEV battery and thermal management

How a typical project runs

Exterior trim bonding for a tropical market

01

Challenge

A trim supplier needed to replace screws on an exterior part and pass humidity, heat and vibration validation.

02

Approach

We proposed an acrylic foam tape, reviewed the joint design and surface preparation, and supplied die-cut samples for the customer’s environmental and vibration tests.

03

Outcome

After validation, the part moved to production with a defined tape, liner and application procedure.

FAQ

Can you help replace screws with tape?
Yes, but the joint must be reviewed. We look at substrate, surface energy, gap, load, temperature and failure mode before recommending a tape and test plan.
Do you have low-VOC interior tapes?
Yes. Low-fogging and low-odour grades are available. The final choice depends on the substrate, temperature and OEM requirement.
Can you supply masking tape for paint lines?
Yes. We can recommend grades for bake temperature, masking duration and clean removal, and provide samples for your line trial.

Related products

Reference illustration: white PE foam double-sided tape with the liner pulled back to show the foam thickness

Foam Tape

Acrylic foam, PE foam and VHB-style tapes for exterior trim, panels, glazing and appliance bonding.

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Need a material that survives the climate?

Send your application and target market. We will shortlist grades for heat, humidity and UV before you commit to tooling.