Infraweld® Headliner Assembly

Eliminating the mess, weight, and cost of hot-melt glue to attach various components (e.g. energy absorbers, wire harnesses, moon roof trim rings, console retainers, NVH pads, pig tails) to the backside of headliners, this process uses a halogen infrared light source and pressure to attach components quickly (4 sec).  The weld that is formed is strong and of higher temperature than hot-melt glue, making the headliner more heat tolerant at a 10-15% weight and average $3 USD / vehicle cost reduction, while also improving recyclability.

OEM/Vehicle 2009MY Ford Motor Co. Ford® F-Series® Pickups System Supplier Trim Quest Material Processor Oakwood Safety Plastic

Material Supplier LyondellBasell & Amoco Resin Pro-Fax®  SV152  PP Tooling/Equipment Supplier Extol Inc.

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