Manufacturer and Supplier of Adhesives for the Transport Sector

ACROM provides adhesives and sealants adapted to the harsh constraints of the transport industry: vibrations, thermal cycles, humidity, corrosion, and multi-material bonding (steel, aluminium, composites, plastics). Whether using Epoxy, Two-Component Polyurethane, Methacrylate, or MS Polymer, our technologies are designed for both manual and automated application, backed by on-site industrial support.

We meet the specific requirements of industrial bodywork and vehicle manufacturing. Selecting an adhesive for the transport sector is a precise process based on strict criteria: compliance with standards, suitability for the application, and performance on the materials to be assembled.

We offer a wide range of technical adhesives and sealants guaranteeing adhesion, mechanical resistance, long-term durability, and process compatibility on plastics, composites, metals, and wood. Our strength lies in adapting the bonding technology (polyurethanes, methacrylates, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, MS polymers) to your specific working environment, with real-world condition testing and field support.

Adhesive Solutions for Key Transport Sectors

Industrial Bodywork & Refrigerated Trucks

For the walls, roofs, and doors of insulated bodies, bonding must remain effective despite vibrations, high-pressure washing, and hot/cold cycles. We dimension the assembly (joint thickness, spacers, bead geometry) and the process window (open time, handling time, load-bearing time) to secure the bond's long-term integrity.

Structural Bonding: Assembly of sandwich panels and fixation of cladding/reinforcements/profiles with epoxy and two-component polyurethane adapted to mechanical loads.
Flexible Sealing: Perimeter sealing and junction zones via MS polymer or butyl to absorb thermal expansion and micro-movements.
Process Methodology: Surface preparation protocols (degreasing, controlled abrasion, priming if necessary) and qualification on your specific substrates.

Utility Vehicles, Trailers & HGVs

In utility vehicles and trailers, bodywork adhesives replace or complement riveting and spot welding to improve rigidity, waterproofing, and vibration dampening. Inserts and fittings require excellent wettability and stable rheology for clean and repeatable beads, suitable for robotic dispensing.

Assembly: Aluminium/steel/composite bonding and insert bonding (plastics, alu, stainless steel, wood) with two-component polyurethanes featuring high peel and shear strength.
Process Control: Configuration of open time and mixer flow rate according to production speed; control of gap and bead depth.
Riveting-Bonding: Possibility to combine mechanical fasteners with adhesives for immediate holding power and long-term performance.

Bus & Coach

Bus and coach interiors require clean, low-odour, and repeatable bonding on plastics and composites, while contributing to NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) reduction and durability. We target products with controlled curing to limit rework and facilitate maintenance.

Interior Fitting: Bonding of cladding, luggage compartments, and cowlings with two-component methacrylates featuring calibrated open times for clean and rapid assembly.
Flexible Sealing: Use of MS Polymers and butyls on junctions and wheel arches to dampen vibrations and prevent water ingress.
Process Data Sheets: Detailed instructions on preparation, dosing, mixing, assembly pressure, visual inspection, and batch traceability.

Rail Industry

Railway modules (shells, partitions, technical ceilings) utilise aluminium honeycomb panels where joint thickness regularity and dimensional stability are essential. We qualify the adhesive, primers, abrasion methods, and curing conditions to guarantee long-term durability.

Structural Integrity: Two-component structural polyurethanes for sandwich cohesion, resistant to thermal cycles and in-service loads.
Application Management: Management of pot-life and component mixing (adapted static mixers) for homogenous distribution and minimal defect rates.
Quality Control: Implementation of thickness gauges (calibrated glass beads) and testing protocols (cross-section, peel, shear).

Marine & Boating

In saline atmospheres, bonds undergo humidity, UV exposure, and constant movement. MS polymers serve a dual role as adhesive and sealant with durable elasticity on gelcoat, aluminium, stainless steel, and composites, without staining or inducing galvanic corrosion.

Furthermore, we offer a solvent-based adhesive, available in aerosol or bulk, designed to hold glass fibre onto polyester before the infusion process during the manufacturing of boat hulls and yachts.

Superstructures: Bonding/sealing of deck fittings and layouts with MS polymers to accommodate expansion and limit rework.
Primers & Butyls: Reinforcement depending on the nature/state of substrates (closed surfaces, low polarity, painted).
Infusion Tack Spray: Adhesive for holding glass fibre onto polyester.
Preparation: Recommendations for rinsing, degreasing, masking, and painting over where required.

Fabricants, équipementiers et réparation

Comparative Table of Our Adhesive Solutions

Product Reference	Packaging	Industrial Application	Packaging
ACROBOND® MS 38	MS Polymer Adhesive Sealant	Flexible multi-substrate assemblies	310 ml Cartridge
ACROBOND® PU 290-08	Two-component Polyurethane Adhesive	Bonding of steel, aluminium, or composite panels	400 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® CR 960 RTF	Trowel-grade Neoprene Adhesive	Bonding laminates	750 ml Can, 1 L Can, 5 L Can, 25 L Drum
ACROBOND® CR 916 PTF	Sprayable Neoprene Adhesive	Bonding laminates	5 L Can, 25 L Drum
ACROBOND® DV 11	Trowel-grade Vinyl Adhesive (PVA)	Wood assemblies	750 g Squeeze Bottle, 5 kg Bag, 30 kg Pail
ACROBOND® PVC PLUS	Solvent-based Adhesive	Cold chemical welding of rigid PVC or PVC/ABS bonding	200 ml Tube, 310 ml Cartridge, 8 kg Pail
ACROBOND® PU 211/30 EF	Non-CMR Two-component Polyurethane Adhesive	Assembly of aluminium joinery corner brackets	400 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® A 252 TR	Transparent Two-component Methacrylate Adhesive	Bonding illuminated lettering/signage	50 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® A 230 BLANC	White Two-component Methacrylate Adhesive	Bonding large surfaces in PVC, PE, ABS, PC, etc.	50 ml / 490 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® A 210 NOIR	Black Two-component Methacrylate Adhesive	Bonding large surfaces in PVC, PE, ABS, PC, etc.	50 ml / 490 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® A 260 MP	Two-component Methacrylate Adhesive for difficult plastics	Bonding difficult low surface energy plastics such as PTFE, PE, PP, TPE	50 ml Two-component Cartridge
ACROBOND® PU 101	Reactive Single-component Polyurethane Adhesive	Bonding polyurethane foams	500 g Bottle
ACROBOND® CS 60 SPRAY	Solvent-based Aerosol Adhesive (Web Spray)	Holding glass fibre before infusion	500 ml Aerosol
ACROBOND® CS 60/F3 SPRAY	Solvent-based Aerosol Adhesive (Mist Spray)	Holding glass fibre before infusion	500 ml Aerosol
ACROBOND® A 232/2	Fast Two-component Methacrylate Adhesive	Bonding plastic/metallic inserts	50 ml Two-component Cartridge

Technical Solutions for Your Transport Needs

Industrial Bodywork & Refrigerated Transport

Insulated boxes and HGV bodyworks demand bonds capable of absorbing vibrations, frequent washing, and thermal differentials, while adhering to steel, aluminium, and composites. We prioritise flexible bodywork adhesives and sealants, compatible with manual or automated dispensing, alongside adapted preparation protocols.

ACROBOND MS 38: MS polymer adhesive-sealant, multi-substrate and flexible.
ACROBOND PU 290/08: High-performance two-component polyurethane for steel/alu/composite panels (HGVs, trailers, skips).

Utility Vehicles & Trailers

In LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) and trailer fitting, the need focuses on multi-material assembly and the bonding of inserts/fittings with a clean and repeatable finish. Mechanical constraints and corrosion dictate the use of structural adhesives and open times compatible with your workstations.

ACROBOND PU 266 / PU 290/08: Two-component polyurethane for plastic, aluminium, stainless steel, and wood inserts.
ACROBOND A 252 TR: Two-component methacrylate for rapid rework with high resistance.

Bus & Coach

Interior linings, bonnets, and luggage compartments demand clean, controllable bonds compatible with NVH standards (noise, vibration, perceived hardness). Varied substrates (plastics, composites, alu) and usage cycles require fast yet reliable adhesives with documented processes.

ACROBOND A 230/5: Two-component methacrylate (5-minute open time) for plastics & composites.
MS Polymers / Butyls: Flexible sealing, anti-vibration.

Rail Industry

Railway modules (partitions, ceilings, technical cladding) require long-term durability, dimensional stability, and perfect compatibility with aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels. Traceability and process robustness are essential.

ACROBOND PU 290-08: Structural two-component polyurethane for aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels (cohesion, long-term holding).

Marine & Boating

In marine environments, permanent humidity, salt, and micro-movements require flexible solutions that adhere to gelcoat, alu, stainless steel, and composites without sacrificing durability. Surface preparation conditions performance over time.

MS Polymers: Bonding/sealing in marine environments.
Primers: Adhesion improvement on closed or low surface energy substrates.

FAQ

1. Which adhesive is best for sandwich panels (insulated/refrigerated)?

For sandwich panels in insulated bodies, we recommend our two-component polyurethanes ACROBOND PU 266 or PU 290/08 for aluminium honeycomb cores. The choice depends on mechanical constraints, thermal cycles, and dispensing rates validated by testing.

2. Methacrylate or Two-Component Polyurethanes for Alu/Composite?

On Alu/Composite, 2K PU (PU 266, PU 290/08) absorbs deformations and offers high structural holding. Methacrylates (A 230/5, A 252 TR) provide rapid setting and excellent adhesion on technical plastics. We confirm the best option via tests on your substrates.

3. Are your adhesives compatible with automated dispensing?

Yes. Several ACROBOND references are compatible with automated dispensing: dosing cartridges, static mixing systems, and robots. We adjust viscosity, open time, and rheology according to your equipment, then qualify the process window on-site with your teams and our technicians.

4. Can we bond inserts (plastic/alu/stainless steel/wood) in bodywork?

Yes. To bond plastic, aluminium, stainless steel, or wood inserts, we favour our two-component polyurethanes ACROBOND PU 266 or PU 290/08. Depending on the substrate, an adhesion primer may be required. We perform mechanical strength and accelerated ageing tests.

5. Do your adhesives adhere to painted surfaces?

It is possible, but compatibility depends on the paints and treatments used. We recommend a test with ACROBOND A 252 TR or A 230/5 on control areas, potentially preceded by a primer. A surface preparation protocol is defined and documented by our technicians.

6. Do you offer technical assistance in the workshop/on-site?

Yes. Our team travels to workshops or construction sites to audit your substrates, validate workstation settings, and train your operators. We establish a product-process recommendation, document the parameters, and support the production ramp-up.

7. What is the average shelf life?

Depending on the technology, shelf life generally varies from 6 to 24 months. Respecting storage temperatures and humidity, as well as vigilant stock management using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method, is crucial for performance after opening.

8. What packaging formats are available?

Our adhesives for bodywork and transport needs are available in two-component cartridges, dosing kits, and industrial formats (pouches, pails, drums). The minimum order is by carton depending on the product. We advise on packaging adapted to your production rates and dispensing tools to limit waste.

9. Delivery times & Samples?

We ship from La Séguinière (Western France) within 48 to 72 hours, subject to stock. ACROBOND samples can be provided for application trials and process validation. Contact us to plan tests, preparation protocols, and dispensing parameters.

Our Strengths for the Transport Sector

Consultancy & Testing: Analysis of substrates (steel, alu, stainless steel, composites, plastics, glass, wood), and trials on your workstations.
Customisation: Formulation adjustments if necessary (heat, stress, humidity, chemical environment).
Available Stock: Rapid delivery from La Séguinière (France) to the UK and Europe.
Technical Follow-up: On-site support, real-world trials, and team training.
Process Quality: References compatible with automated dispensing and robots.
Adapted Dispensing Equipment: Dispenser guns, mixers, nozzles, etc.

Our clients also benefit from regular support on the choice of adhesives or accessories depending on humidity conditions, extreme temperatures, or the chemical production environment.

Comprehensive Support for Your Transport Projects

ACROM supports you beyond simply supplying bodywork adhesive. As a designer, manufacturer, and distributor, we intervene across the entire chain: needs definition, testing, logistics, and performance optimisation. Our commercial team travels on-site to discuss with your operators, identify bottlenecks, and propose a concrete solution—both technical and logistical.

✉️ Contact us for a test, a sample, or a quote tailored to your transport usage.