The automotive aftermarket demands more than just a strong adhesive. From temperature extremes to constant road vibrations, adhesives in this industry must go beyond simple bonding. They need to provide long-lasting durability without cracking, peeling, or losing strength over time—that’s where elastomeric technology comes in.
Elastomeric adhesives provide the reliability and resilience needed for aftermarket manufacturers to secure windshields, sunroofs, side mirrors, and headlamps. This advanced adhesive innovation allows materials to remain flexible, strong, and secure despite thermal expansion, contraction, and continuous movement.
We’ll explore the science behind elastomeric technology and why it’s a game-changer for automotive adhesives. We’ll also showcase the industry-leading brand that delivers the strength and flexibility the automotive aftermarket demands.
What is Elastomeric Technology?
Elastomeric technology refers to a material's ability to stretch, flex, and recover without losing structural integrity. Unlike rigid adhesives that crack or break under stress, elastomeric adhesives maintain strength and flexibility. This makes them ideal for demanding applications like the automotive aftermarket.
3 Reasons Why Elastomeric Adhesives are Essential for the Automotive Aftermarket
The automotive aftermarket is built on precision, reliability, and performance. Every component must endure intense conditions without failure. Traditional rigid adhesives can crack, weaken, or detach under stress, leading to costly repairs and safety concerns.
That’s why elastomeric adhesives are the superior choice. Their ability to flex, absorb vibrations, and adapt to extreme conditions makes them essential for ensuring durability and longevity in aftermarket applications.
1. Elastomeric Adhesives Absorb Road Vibrations for Long-Lasting Bonds
Vehicles are constantly in motion, experiencing vibrations, impacts, and structural stress. Elastomeric adhesives flex with the car, maintaining a strong, secure bond even under continuous movement.
By absorbing and distributing vibrations, these adhesives prevent fatigue failure and extend the life of aftermarket components.
2. Elastomeric Adhesives Perform in Extreme Temperatures
Materials naturally expand and contract with temperature changes, and rigid adhesives can’t keep up—causing cracks, peeling, or bond failure. From sub-zero winters to blistering summer heat, automotive adhesives must withstand drastic temperature fluctuations.
Whether a vehicle is in freezing snow or desert heat, these elastomeric adhesives maintain their performance, preventing thermal stress damage.
3. Elastomeric Adhesives Adapts to Varying Weather Conditions
Automotive parts are constantly exposed to rain, snow, humidity, and UV rays—all of which can degrade adhesives over time. Standard formulations may dry out, crack, or lose adhesion.
Elastomeric adhesives resist water, UV exposure, and environmental wear, preventing cracking, shrinking, or peeling over time.
Seal Bond’s Aftermarket Adhesives: Engineered for Automotive Excellence
Seal Bond’s automotive adhesives and sealants are engineered with elastomeric technology, providing exceptional strength, flexibility, and resistance to environmental stressors. Whether you’re securing sunroofs, side mirrors, windshields, or headlamps, our solutions ensure lasting performance and a secure bond—mile after mile.
Seal Bond Automotive Adhesives:
Seal Bond®105 Adhesive and Sealant- SB 105 is a tough, elastic, and waterproof one-component adhesive that creates incredibly strong bonds to many substrates.
- It provides primer-less adhesion to steel, aluminum, ceramics, Styrofoam®, coated metal, glass, wood, fiberglass, and many plastics (Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, and PVC).
- SB 105 is also suited for many applications requiring adhesion to concrete and cementitious building materials.
- SB 105 is based on a unique polymer system that will cure at temperatures as low as 13ºF.
- Seal Bond® 114 is a multi-purpose, solvent and isocyanate-free, paintable, fast-curing one-component sealant.
- This product is moisture-curing and was developed for manufacturing and industrial applications.
- It delivers tough, elastic sealing performance, with excellent adhesion to steel, aluminum, wood, glass, and many plastics.
- It is for use on interior and exterior joints, including roofing, expansion walls, panel walls, window and door frames, and more.
Advantages of Seal Bond’s Elastomeric Adhesives:
- Versatile Applications – Used in sunroofs, side mirrors, windshields, roofs, horns, headlamps, and more.
- Multi-Substrate Bonding – Adheres to metal, glass, plastics, composites, and more, making it ideal for a wide range of automotive components.
- Stress-Resistant Adhesion – Provides strong, flexible bonding, preventing cracks, peeling, and detachment even under high vibration or temperature fluctuations.
- High-Strength Bonding – Designed to bond dissimilar materials, ensuring secure adhesion even when substrates expand and contract at different rates.
- Superior Durability – Withstands moisture, road chemicals, oils, and UV exposure, ensuring protection against harsh automotive conditions.
When it comes to automotive aftermarket adhesives, Seal Bond products deliver the strength, flexibility, and durability needed to keep vehicles safe and secure on the road.
Drive Performance Forward with Seal Bond’s Automotive Adhesives
Seal Bond’s automotive adhesives outperform the competition, giving manufacturers the confidence and quality they need. Ready to see the difference?
Contact Seal Bond today to learn more about our high-performance automotive adhesives or request a free sample to experience the strength and flexibility for yourself!