For maximum occupant protection, today’s premium independent aftermarket requires high performance adhesives and sealants for replacing windscreens capable of withstanding higher wind loads, reinforcing torsional stiffness und increasing occupant safety.
BRABUS, the world’s largest independent high performance tuner, has turned to Henkel for what it needs to secure advanced windscreen installations on its demanding supercar transformations and classic car restorations.
This includes Teroson windscreen adhesives and the Teroson Bond Windscreen Adhesive Application System. Henkel offers the one stop pre-treatment and application package, featuring a cutting tool, cleaner, primer, adhesive and equipment, to Bodyshop's and car workshops to support easy and efficient windscreen replacement.
Used by BRABUS also in conjunction with Henkel’s wider portfolio of direct glazing adhesives and sealants, product highlights from the new system include Teroson Bond 60, Teroson Bond Easy Cut, The Teroson VR 100 Glass Cleaner, Teroson Bond Sponge, Teroson Bond all-in-one Primer, as well as the Teroson ET Gun Powwerline II.
Teroson Bond 60 is a one component and solvent-free polyurethane (PU) adhesive for safe and reliable auto glass replacement. The high performance windscreen adhesive offers a unique set of benefits to the market being OEM approved. It has a safe drive-away time of only 60 minutes (with airbags) in compliance with FMVSS 212/208, and it meets the new Henkel Crash Test Standard, which is carried out with a higher crash speed and, additionally, a smaller impact area. The product’s low conductivity also means it is compatible with ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) sensors and high voltage battery vehicles. The processing and position tack is easy, clean, and fast thanks to the adhesive’s no stringing and no sagging benefits as well as use of the comprehensive pre-treatment and application system.
Also used, Teroson Bond Easy Cut is a light and easy to use windscreen removal tool with braided polyethylene cord to prevent paint damages that can occur by using conventional metal cords or oscillating knifes. It is also the perfect removal tool especially for aluminium bodies.
Teroson Bond All-in-one Primer for pre-treating of bonding surfaces. It promotes adhesion and UV protection of the windscreen adhesive when applied as a base layer for the polyurethane bead. Evaporation is fast – approximately two minutes even in cold environment for one component adhesives.
“BRABUS is committed to pushing performance to the next level. We have been partnering with Henkel for a number of years because we trust Teroson to reliably support our conversions and re-assemblies in significantly exceeding the driving performance capabilities of production vehicles. The innovative adhesives and application system ensure windscreen fittings stand up to more demanding operating conditions and meet our specific advanced requirements,” says Sven Gramm, director of communications at BRABUS.
As windscreens have progressed from simple glazing applications to integrated structural and safety relevant parts of the vehicle body, direct glazing adhesives must meet a wider range of performance requirements – from the essential flexibility to absorb vibrations, and a leak proof seal to the structural reinforcement, to occupant protection required in advanced, modern car designs.
Matthias Biegel, technology and segment engineer at Henkel, adds: “Through our long-standing, close relationship with BRABUS, we are constantly evolving Henkel’s adhesives portfolio to meet their advancing needs. In addition to the very important processing properties, the safety of the occupants is a key priority for us. That is why we do not only test our premium windscreen adhesives under standard conditions. All premium adhesives are tested and evaluated with the Henkel standard test under significantly higher loads to ensure maximum occupant protection and provide an extra layer of confidence to our customers.”
Teroson is a registered trademark of Henkel and/or its affiliates in Germany and elsewhere.
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