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Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Specialty vehicles

Motorhomes, motorcycles and lorries and trailers have very different jobs, but they all face some of the toughest challenges on the road. They must be safe, comfortable, durable, economical and easy to maintain. That’s why specialty vehicle manufacturers rely on every component being the best.

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At a glance

27%

of travellers

will choose not to fly by 2025 and opt for alternative transport.1

11m+

own motorhomes

The total motorhome market is estimated to be over $56.29 billion.2

$272bn

by 2030

is the expected size of the global motorcycle sector.3

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  • Public transport

Next-gen motorhomes

Customers seek safe, comfortable, reliable and affordable motorhomes. Henkel solutions offer advantages like structural strength, moisture resistance, uniform weight distribution, flexible design, light weighting and cost efficiencies for manufacturers.

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Resources

Applications

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Interior finishing materials

Henkel adhesive and sealant solutions offer durability, aesthetics and ease of installation to enhance the comfort and style of your motorhome.

Lamination adhesives

Henkel's lamination adhesives ensure secure and durable bonding in motorhome construction, enhancing structural integrity and longevity.

Motorhome interiors

Henkel provides an array of structural motorhome interior adhesives that replace mechanical fastening. These help laminate, seal and bond floors and interior panels in cabinets, valances, sport flooring and door assemblies, as well as helping to reduce structural noise.

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Window glazing

Henkel's high-strength elastomers simplify motorhome windscreen assembly, enhancing safety, torsional stiffness and waterproofing.

Exterior sealing materials

For superior bond strength, we offer diverse sealant solutions, overcoming challenges in temperature changes and joint movement for specialty vehicles.

Structural bonding

Elastic bonding transforms motorhome assembly, offering lightweight design, cost savings and alternatives to traditional methods.

Motorhome exteriors

Henkel’s range of flexible and high-performance sealants withstand environmental conditions without cracking or splitting. Henkel adhesives offer durability and improved aesthetics in harsh environmental conditions.

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Threadlocking

LOCTITE® thread sealants prevent gas and liquid leakage by forming instant, fully cured seals and are suitable for low- and high-pressure applications.

Structural bonding

Elastic bonding transforms bus assembly, offering lightweight design, cost savings and alternatives to traditional methods.

Gasketing

LOCTITE® gasketing ensures a perfect seal, reducing flange face corrosion, forming a low-pressure seal on assembly and fully curing in 24 hours.

Seam sealants

Seam sealants, preventing leaks on metals, plastics, composites, work at any public transport vehicle assembly phase. Paintable and resistant options available.

Windscreen adhesives

Henkel's high-strength elastomers simplify bus windscreen assembly, enhancing safety, torsional stiffness and waterproofing.

Lorries and trailers

Work lorries and trailers need to be built to withstand rigorous usage. Henkel solutions support commercial lorry, trailer and semi-trailer design, cab and body manufacture, and medium- and heavy-duty lorry maintenance. With decades of experience, we offer applications that are easy to use and get the job done.

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