Powertrain Automotive Adhesives


At Avery Dennison, we deliver innovative adhesive solutions tailored for the automotive powertrain sector. Our adhesives are key to enhancing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of critical powertrain components. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s vehicles, our solutions help ensure long-lasting durability and an optimal driving experience.



Applications


Integrating Adhesives into Automotive Powertrain Electronics

In today’s vehicles, powertrain electronics manage critical functions ranging from engine control to emission systems. Adhesives are vital to this integration, delivering strong, resilient bonds capable of withstanding high temperatures, constant vibrations, and chemical exposure. By ensuring robust, durable connections, Avery Dennison adhesives support seamless electronic performance in even the harshest conditions.


Meeting the Adhesive Needs of Powertrain Components


Each component within the powertrain brings unique challenges, whether it’s an engine block, transmission, turbocharger, or exhaust system. Our adhesive solutions are carefully engineered to address specific needs like thermal management, vibration damping, and resistance to oils and fuels—ensuring optimal performance and extended product lifespan.

Choosing the Right Adhesive for Powertrain Applications

Selecting the ideal adhesive requires a deep understanding of material compatibility, operating environments, and performance expectations. Our expert teams collaborate directly with automotive manufacturers to recommend the right adhesive technologies—solutions that meet industry standards and excel under the demanding conditions of modern powertrain systems.

The Impact of Adhesives on Powertrain Performance


Adhesives are more than just bonding agents; they are performance enablers. By enhancing structural integrity, reducing overall vehicle weight, and minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), our adhesives help deliver better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a smoother, more refined driving experience. Avery Dennison’s advanced solutions are driving the next generation of powertrain innovation.


Best Practices for Adhesive use in Powertrain Design

Incorporating adhesives into powertrain design requires careful attention to thermal and mechanical properties, substrate compatibility, and application methods. Following best practices ensures optimal bonding performance, improves component longevity, and drives overall system efficiency. At Avery Dennison, we help manufacturers navigate this process to achieve superior, future-ready designs.


Technical highlights of powertrain adhesives


High temperature bonding


Our powertrain adhesives are capable of achieving temperature resistance from 250°C down to -40°C, offering moisture and engine fluid resistance to deliver high strength bonding applications in demanding environments​.

Silicone and acrylic adhesives


Offering unique, differentiated properties to provide optimal performance for your needs. From silicon brake shim adhesives to acrylic tapes for vibration damping, we provide a variety of bespoke, high performance, high resistance solutions. 

Heat shielding capabilities


From innovative technologies enabling effective heat reduction capabilities to tear resistant liners and lightweight properties, our suite of adhesive solutions has got your composite heat shield laminating and attachment requirements covered.  

Noise and vibration reduction


Whether it’s sound absorbers for constrained layer dampers or laminating damping and decoupled laminates, our noise and vibration damping adhesive technologies can be developed to meet your unique acoustic challenges.​ 



Meet Our Application Technical Service Team

At Avery Dennison, we believe innovation happens when people come together to solve real challenges. That’s exactly what our Application Technical Service (ATS) team is built for. Our ATS experts span across Europe, bringing deep knowledge of our entire application portfolio to customers in every region. Whether you’re in France, Germany, or beyond, you’ll work with someone who understands your language, your market, and your goals. And because every team member is trained across all technologies, you benefit from consistent, reliable expertise. 

Contact us: pteu.tht.industrial.ats@eu.averydennison.com


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We have been a longstanding partner for safety critical systems in the automotive vehicle industry. Partner with Avery Dennison to stay ahead in the automotive market. Our innovative adhesive solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your exterior projects.