Driving Innovation in Automotive Mirror Bonding
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and so are the materials and technologies that support it. Adhesive solutions, once a secondary consideration, are now a key enabler of modern vehicle design and performance. From enhancing durability to streamlining production processes, advanced adhesives are transforming how components like exterior mirrors are assembled and secured.
Meeting the Demands of Today’s Automotive Mirrors
With vehicles on the road longer and traveling greater distances than ever before, exterior mirrors face constant exposure to harsh conditions. They endure extreme temperatures, prolonged UV radiation, chemical contact, and regular wear. Traditional bonding methods struggle to meet these challenges efficiently.
Today’s advanced adhesives are purpose built to handle these tough requirements. Designed for high tack performance on materials like glass, coated steel, and ABS, these adhesives also deliver critical resistance to temperature fluctuations and environmental stress. As a result, they are becoming the preferred choice for automotive manufacturers worldwide, especially as automotive mirrors are under increased focus due to their performance and contribution to road safety being defined in UN ECE Regulation 46.
Purpose Built Adhesive Solutions for Mirror Assembly
Avery Dennison develops high performance adhesives specifically engineered for automotive mirror bonding. These solutions not only provide strong, lasting bonds but also contribute to more efficient manufacturing processes. Their quick application with minimal heat or curing requirements helps reduce production time and improves workflow flexibility.
Our tapes provide excellent adhesion to glass, ABS, and other materials commonly found in mirror assemblies, along with superior gap-filling properties that help reduce NVH by accommodating rough and uneven surfaces. They laminate easily to foam materials and are designed for simple die cutting, saving both time and resources during conversion.
Recommended adhesives for Mirror Bonding:
FM Y422A
FM Y422A – A high-performance adhesive solution featuring a closed cell foam carrier for superior bonding to irregular and demanding surfaces.
- Excellent resistance to solvents, chemical, moisture, temperature and UV-light
- Provides conformability to irregular surfaces
- Enables easy conversion into pads and die-cut shapes
FM M2705
FM M2705 is a solvent-based, pure-acrylic, double-coated polyethylene foam tape used for demanding mounting applications where a high shear and high performance are required.
- Provides conformability to rough, irregular, flat or curved surfaces
- High internal strength providing conformability to irregular surfaces combined with excellent gap filling properties
- High ultimate adhesion and shear bonding strength
- Excellent adhesion to a variety of metals, rigid plastics such as polypropylene, PVC, ABS and polycarbonate
- Excellent resistance to solvents, chemicals, plasticizers, temperature and UV light
- High resistance to moisture
- Tear resistant liner with excellent converting properties
Unmatched Technical Support and Services
Avery Dennison offers more than just innovative adhesive products. Our dedicated support teams and advanced testing facilities help converters streamline development and optimize performance.
At our Painesville Innovation Center, we provide in house testing and validation services that can eliminate the need for expensive third party testing. For example, a standard peel adhesion test often costs hundreds of euros when outsourced. We offer this testing directly at no extra cost, helping our partners reduce development expenses and accelerate time to market.
Partner with Avery Dennison for Your Mirror Bonding Needs
With industry leading adhesive solutions, technical expertise, and value added services, Avery Dennison is your trusted partner for automotive mirror bonding. We help you meet strict OEM requirements, improve production efficiency, and deliver products that stand the test of time.
Explore how our solutions can support your next project. Contact your Avery Dennison account manager for more information.
About the author
Andrew Christie
Market Segment Manager Automotive
Andrew Christie is the Business Development Manager responsible for the Automotive Market at Avery Dennison Performance Tapes. He has introduced many innovative solutions to the automotive interior market including lightweight acoustical materials and sustainable seat fabrics. His commitment to the industry continues with delivering pressure-sensitive adhesives that address the challenges facing the automotive industry today.
andrew.christie@eu.averydennison.com
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