Transportation

From high-speed trains and trams to trailers, RVs, buses, and aircraft. AFTC® SilverTapes provide secure, durable bonding for an extensive range of transportation applications. Wherever structural integrity, lightweight design, and fast assembly are critical, our double-sided foam tapes deliver performance you can count on.

Because the transport sector includes a wide variety of materials, substrates, and mechanical requirements, AFTC offers its full range of industrial tapes to meet the needs of each unique application.

Vehicle Applications for AFTC SilverTapes

Wheel trims

These protective, curved trims are prone to liner wrinkling, especially around tight radii. We adjust tape thickness, liner type, and adhesive systems to ensure a consistent bond. All SilverTape series are available depending on the vehicle's paint system.

Body side mouldings

Used to shield side panels and doors, these mouldings are often made from PP/EPDM or TPE. All SilverTapes are compatible depending on substrate and coating system.

PDC holders

Our die-cut SilverTapes bond park distance control (PDC) holders with high precision. AFTC provides siliconized paper liners for optimal die-cutting and clean application.

Roof panels

Bonding over uneven welds between roof and body structures requires minimum 1.5 mm thickness. All SilverTape families are suitable, depending on paint compatibility.

Weatherseal

Weatherseals around doors, windows, and hatches demand high adhesion to PP/EPDM and TPE. AFTC’s Heat Activated SilverTapes offer multiple adhesive systems (74-, 76-, and 80-series) and thicknesses (0.4 / 0.8 / 1.2 mm).

Emblems/ Lettering

Often made of ABS, exterior emblems are bonded using General Purpose or Direct Foam SilverTapes, though all series remain viable depending on paint type.

Lighting units

Die-cut SilverTapes with siliconized liners ensure watertight bonding of lights across vehicles. Choice of tape depends on surface type and paint compatibility.

Door seal

Designed to block water, dust, and wind, door seals bonded with our Heat Activated SilverTapes resist repeated mechanical stress and aging.

Visual trims

Decorative elements like chrome strips are typically bonded with thinner 0.8 mm SilverTapes. Tape selection depends on substrate and finish.

Transportation Segments Using AFTC SilverTapes

Trailers
Manufacturers use SilverTapes to bond walls, floors, roofs, profiles, lighting, and reflective plates. Replacing rivets with tape speeds production, reduces costs, cuts noise/vibration by up to 50%, and lowers vehicle weight for improved fuel efficiency.

RVs & Mobile Homes
Pre-fab bathroom modules and cabinetry are bonded without the drying time or rattle of rivets and glues. SilverTapes offer instant strength and long-term durability.

Buses
From interior panels to luggage hatch bonding, AFTC works closely with OEMs to prevent corrosion, improve assembly speed, and reduce weight. Tapes serve both structural and aesthetic roles.

Trains & Trams
AFTC tapes are ideal for bonding interior panels, trims, ceiling units, lighting and signage in rolling stock. They handle thermal expansion, vibration, and fire-retardant requirements.

Aircraft
In aerospace applications, SilverTapes assist in interior fit-out of partitions, signage, panels, and lighting, especially where weight reduction and clean application are essential.

Why Transportation Manufacturers Choose AFTC

Instant Bonding – Speeds up production lines and reduces curing delays.
Lighter Weight – Less mass than rivets or screws, enabling better fuel economy.
Noise & Vibration Damping – Up to 50% reduction in real-world tests.
Corrosion Barrier – Prevents metal-to-metal contact and bi-metal corrosion.
Custom Engineering – Tapes can be tailored by adhesive system, liner, and thickness.