Assembly: linking your components in complete safety

What is assembly and why is it essential?

L'assembly is a critical stage in the manufacture or repair of any mechanical, electronic or structural system. It refers to the action of linking, fixing or combining different componentswhether through solutions adhesive, mechanical or hybrid. 

In the industrial context, the choice of the right assembly solution has a direct impact on : 

  • La sustainability of the finished product
  • La operational safety
  • The mechanical or thermal performance
  • La productivity on line or in maintenance 

Faced with increasingly diversified materials (engineering plastics, composites, metals, technical textiles, etc.), the high-performance adhesives are now at the heart of modern assembly strategies. They enable replace or supplement traditional fasteners (screws, rivets, welds), while lightening structures and improving watertightness and vibration absorption. 

Assembly therefore becomes a strategic technical functionAt the crossroads of product design, cost optimisation and regulatory compliance. 

Industrial assembly applications

It cuts across all sectors. It can be broken down into specific solutions according to technical constraints, the materials to be assembled, the operating environment and production rates. 

Aeronautics, space and defence 

  • Structural assembly of composite or light alloy panels 

Solutions must meet strict requirements: fire-smoke standards, vibrations, material compatibility, high thermal resistance. 

Transport, cars and mobility 

  • Fixing plastic, metal or textile parts in vehicles 
  • Assembly of batteries, electronic modules and connectors 
  • Reversible assembly solutions for maintenance or recyclability 

Industrial bonding is used here to reduce weight, d'improve aerodynamics and to guarantee better resistance to impact or weathering. 

Electronics, energy and automation 

  • Encapsulation and fixing of sensitive components 
  • Bonding of heating elements or sensors 
  • Assembly on technical materials with high thermal variation 

Adhesives must ensure electrical insulationa heat dissipation and a dimensional stability even in harsh environments. 

Building, heavy industry, equipment 

  • Fixing structural elements in metal, wood and PVC 
  • Assembly of sandwich panels or technical glazing 
  • Invisible solutions for aesthetic or exposed applications 

Solutions must be resistant to UV, chemical agents and climatic cyclesIt's easy to install on site. 

At ADDEV MaterialsWe offer a wide range of solutions adapted to all configurations: 

Technical adhesives : 

  • UV adhesives for rapid assembly 

Technical adhesive tapes : 

  • Foam tapes for vibration absorption 
  • Thermally conductive ribbons for heat dissipation 

Hybrid sealants and adhesives : 

  • Multi-substrate compatible (glass, aluminium, plastic, wood, etc.) 
  • Easy application on line or in maintenance 

Tailor-made recommendations : 

  • Selection assistance based on mechanical, thermal or regulatory constraints 
  • Formulations on request or samples for testing 
  • Compatibility with your dosing, robotisation or automation equipment 

Our products and processes comply with the most demanding standards to guarantee safety, performance and compliance : 

  • ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 13485 (medical) standards 
  • REACH, RoHS, UL94, EN45545, FAR 25 standards depending on range 
  • Adhesion tests, accelerated ageing, thermal and chemical resistance 
  • Technical data sheets, TDS, SDS, Substrate compatibility data sheets available 

Our commitment to quality also extends to our ability to fast delivery, batch tracking, traceabilityand assistance with on-site implementation. 

📞 Contact us now our ADDEV Materials technical team for personalised support. 

We can help you select the the most efficient assembly solution according to your materials, constraints, environment, production rate and expected certifications. 

FAQ - Assembly 

An industrial assembly solution makes it possible to permanently or temporarily linking two or more componentsby replacing or supplementing traditional fastening systems. These include technical adhesives, adhesive tapes, sealants or hybrid systems. 

Le bonding uses an adhesive to create a chemical bond between materials, which is often lighter, more discreet and watertight. L'mechanical assembly relies on visible fixings (screws, rivets, bolts) and adds weight or drilling. 

Because the industrial bonding allows you to : 

  • Reducing the overall weight of an assembly 
  • Bonding heterogeneous materials (plastic + metal) 
  • Absorb vibrations or deformations 
  • Simplify production or maintenance 

Metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, wood, foam, composite, carbon fibre... Specific solutions exist for every type of substrate, even those that are difficult to bond. 

This depends on a number of criteria: 

  • Materials to be assembled 
  • Conditions of use (temperature, humidity, vibrations) 
  • Available setting time 
  • The desired mechanical strength 
  • The required certification or standard (UL, fire-smoke, food, etc.) 

A ADDEV Materials expert will work with you to define the ideal solution.