Fibrous components, as well as woven or non-woven textile structures in car interiors, pose a fastening challenge. Whether it is the floor panelling of a car or the roof liner, connecting these parts safely or securely anchoring them with a fastening element can be difficult. Bossard Germany says its LiteWWeight® Lotus, part of its MultiMaterial-Welding technology, offers a reliable solution.
LiteWWeight® Lotus is a fast and secure connection concept that has been specially developed to offer high strength and deep integration into the fibre matrix. With the added advantage of one-sided access when installing, LiteWWeight® Lotus can simplify the assembly process and allow for a wider range of design options. The fastener can be integrated directly into an injection moulded part, as well as leaving no marks on the back, even with thin and sensitive materials, ensuring a clean and professional finish to the application.
“The right joining technology is an issue that is still often only considered late in the design and construction process,” reports Christian Busch, business development manager at Bossard Germany. “Looking at the connection technology at an early stage and choosing the right solution can not only avoid expensive detours with unnecessary susceptibility to errors and scrap but can also optimise processes and ensure the most cost-effective production.”
A convenient solution for the lightweighting trend
A particular challenge in lightweighting is fastening elements, which is where Bossard’s MultiMaterial-Welding technology comes into play. The aim of this technology is to optimise production processes, save effort, time and cost with very short cycle times – all without making concessions in terms of quality, resilience and reliability.
In order to meet customer specific requirements, Bossard offers six solutions within its MultiMaterial-Welding technology. Firstly, the LiteWWeight® Pin provides fast and strong fixation on sandwich structures. The LiteWWeight® zEPP is then a standard solution for a wide expanded polypropylene (EPP) density spectrum. Also in the range is the LiteWWeight® Double Pin, which can reliably connect lightweight sandwich panels made from aramid, polypropylene and other materials. When fastening thermoplastics, the InWWerse® Fastener can be used with or without reinforcement, as well as the InWWerse® Disc that enables quick and secure joining of conventional, non-weldable plastic components. The LiteWWeight® Lotus completes the product family.
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