Lightweight materials and design have become an increasingly important topic in the automotive industry, where driving
dynamics are a major consideration.
Lightweight fastening and joining
At ARaymond our R&D departments develop fastening solutions to join or assemble lightweight materials such as aluminum, magnesium, composite, and new generations of steel. Our light and functional fasteners contribute to reduce weight. With a technical analysis of your current solution, we can find new fastening solutions corresponding to your specific requirements.
We design products, processes and services for lightweight applications. For instance, our bonding solutions allow easy fastener attachments on lightweight materials (composite, plastics, painted thin metals, etc.) and hybrid assemblies with no weakening of the substrate and watertight assemblies. Fastening of anchor points on composite floors or chassis, metal exterior trim attachments, bumpers, spoilers or composite panels are facilitated thanks to TechBond®PUR adhesive. Our experts take into account your needs and your manufacturing methods and processes to design customized assembly solutions responding to lightweight challenges.
ARaymond™ lightweight Plastic Bracket for fuel filter support
The original existing solution in the market is a metal fuel filter support, designed by 6 components. Our new and optimized product is both lighter and reduces assembly time.
Reduction of weight:
90g vs 254g
Reduction of parts:
3 components instead of 6
Reduction of the assembly time:
1 assembly process instead of 4