Special vehicles - emergency vehicles, military equipment, rescue lorries, agricultural machinery, maintenance or operating vehicles - are subject to severe mechanical and environmental constraints. Thermal cycles, humidity, vibrations and the need to be lightweight all play their part in the choice of materials.
In this context, adhesive solutions play an essential role:
Durable attachment of accessories, trim and bodywork components
Multi-material assembly (composites, metals, engineering plastics)
Sound and heat insulation
Protection of sensitive surfaces during assembly phases
Making cabling and on-board systems more reliable
These uses are now structuring production processes, as they are an advantageous replacement for mechanical fasteners, reducing assembly times and improving the overall performance of the vehicle.
Technical adhesives for special vehicles cover several product families: technical tapes, adhesive foams, structural adhesives and protective films.
Each category meets a specific need:
Fix an element without drilling
Assemble two materials subjected to stress
Insulate noise, heat or vibrations
Protect surfaces during assembly or maintenance operations
Integrating technical adhesives into the design of special vehicles offers a number of industrial and operational benefits:
Adhesive assembly eliminates the need for drilling, screwing or welding. Operations are faster, more reproducible and easier to integrate into the production line.
Double-sided tapes, foams and films replace heavy mechanical parts. Overall weight is reduced, a major advantage for vehicles subject to high operational loads.
Structural adhesives withstand high stresses and ensure uniform rigidity of the structure, even in harsh environments (humidity, shocks, thermal cycles).
Technical foams reduce vibrations and improve acoustic insulation, while sealing tapes enhance the safety of cabins and compartments.
Applications vary according to the specific needs of each industrial sector.
For logistics fleets or maintenance vehicles :
Fixing interior accessories (brackets, trims, rails)
Temporary protection during development phases
Lightweight modules assembled to optimise production costs
Ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles require materials that are reliable, lightweight and easy to maintain.
Common applications:
Fixing lighting, signage and on-board equipment
Sound insulation for staff comfort
Protective films to prevent scratches during integration of medical modules
Extreme environments call for robust, certified solutions.
Assembly of composite panels
Reinforcing and sealing technical compartments
Vibration-resistant fixing of cables and electronic equipment
These machines are exposed to severe conditions: dust, mud, shocks and temperature variations.
Junction and sealing tapes for ducts
Technical foams to limit cabin noise
Double-sided tapes for interior trim and panels
ADDEV Materials supports manufacturers of special vehicles with solid technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the sector's constraints.
Our materials meet the requirements of mechanical strength, fire safety, durability and multi-substrate compatibility.
Technical tapes, high cohesion double-sided tapes, structural foams, cable adhesives, protective films... adapted to each stage of manufacture.
Cutting, laminating, slitting, ready-to-install kits: we optimise production line integration and reduce your assembly times.
Our engineers propose solutions that have been tested and validated according to your production rates, materials, mechanical loads and environmental constraints.
High-cohesion structural adhesives and double-sided tapes are recommended to ensure lasting mechanical strength without excess weight. The choice depends on the nature of the composite, the expected stresses and the service temperature.
Yes. Acrylic or polyurethane foams are specially designed to absorb shock and vibration while maintaining a stable hold on components.
High-performance PE films and masking tapes help protect sensitive surfaces from scratches, impacts or mounting residues.
For many applications: yes. They enable clean, fast and lighter assembly, while providing high mechanical strength.
Depending on the application: fire resistance, UV resistance, compliance with military standards, compatibility with paints and finishes used in the transport industry.
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